Graded cards are becoming one of the highest sought after collectibles and we wanted to make sure that card collectors would be happy with our spring 2012 auction, so we went all the way. 

We have the Ultimate Rookie Card Collection.



Highlighted by the highest Howie Morenz rookie card ever graded (PSA 6), an amazing Terry Sawchuk RC, a splendid Maurice Richard RC and a breathtaking Jean Beliveau RC,...

 Photo-matching a game-worn jersey is probably the most solid way to prove its authenticity.

Featured in our spring 2012 auction is an incredible Guy Lafleur 1972-73 Montreal Canadiens Game-Worn Jersey that we were able to photo-match to numerous characteristics.  We have to say, this is certainly the most amazing Guy Lafleur Montreal Canadiens uniform we have ever had the opportunity to handle and the match realized is: SOLID.

Please watch a short video explanation of the match for this sensational jersey that is...

If you’re older than a teenager, there’s no need for me to explain this article’s title.  So, for every teen or child reading this, here’s what I mean. Kirk McLean stood up for his team for two reasons.

Reason #1

The two-time Vezina trophy finalist was a heck of a goaltender who led the Canucks to the playoffs seven times, including a breathtaking trip in 1994 to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final. A two-time All-Star to boot, what more is there to say?

Before we move to reason #2, please enjoy the following clips from the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals.  Here’s a hint for reason #2: Pay attention to the kick saves in the second clip.

 

Reason #2

Kirk Mclean was a stand-up goalie. ...

Whether you shoot 75 in a round or just for a nine it doesn’t matter.  Just shine your clubs my friends and the kids will be thankful.

Again this summer, two fantastic golf tournaments are coming back both benefiting a kid’s related cause.  If you’re from the Montreal area or able to travel in the area this summer than you better read this!







Beautiful Golf Saint-Raphaël in Ile-Bizard, Quebec, will be hosting again this summer these two ever popular charity golf tournaments:





 

...

The number 9 is a strong number.

On top of being considered a good number, number 9 is a highly symbolic one in the Chinese culture. Ancient Egypt, the European culture, the Greek Mythology, the Japanese Culture and many others all have their special relationship with the number 9 all for different reasons.

In baseball, it is the number of innings in a regulation, non-tied game.  It is also the number of players on the field including the pitcher.  Number 9 jerseys were retired in honor of Ted Williams, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson and a few others.

There is no need to defend the fact that the number 9 is also symbolic in the hockey culture and we all know why.  Johnny Bucyk, Lanny McDonald, Bobby Hull, Glen Anderson, Clark Gillies, Andy Bathgate, Adam Graves, Ted Kennedy, Charlie Conacher, Maurice Richard and Gordie Howe ...

Can you imagine what it would have been like to room with the legendary Howie Morenz and swap stories with the Montreal Canadiens superstar in his heyday? How would it have felt to be a member of the Habs’ first back-to-back Stanley Cup championship teams in the early 1930s, or to share the blueline with Sylvio Mantha and contribute to George Hainsworth’s incredible goaltending records?

Well, Marty Burke lived it all.

Martin Alphonsos Burke was born in Toronto on January 28, 1905 and started his NHL career with the Canadiens in 1927 at the age of 22.  He soon became a solid piece of the Habs’defensive squad and clearly exemplified the team’s “Little Men of Steel”nickname.  Marty was small, solid and fearless.  Though nearly 100 pounds lighter than Zdeno Chara, he could shutdown a runaway train without a...

Larry Berman started his impressive Ottawa Senators collection back in 1996 and the Senators (not the NHL founding franchise obviously) made their first post-season appearance in 1996-97.

Call it a coincidence? Probably, but it’s certainly not a coincidence if the Larry Berman Ottawa Senators Collection is so amazing and extensive; Mr. Berman is a real Senators fan.

Offered in our upcoming spring 2012 auction, Mr. Berman’s collection features

5 great early Sens related memorabilia (see photos and descriptions below)

30 Ottawa Senators game-worn jerseys including 3 from the inaugural season and 1 from the Stanley Cup Finals

...

Spring 2012 auction is just around the corner. Are you ready?

The impressive Lafleur jersey has been held privately, out of the gaze of the hobby, since the 1970s when a father, and Habs fan, obtained it through a friend with ties with the Montreal Canadiens organization and gifted it to his son, our consignor. Without a doubt, this is the most amazing Guy Lafleur Montreal Canadians uniform we have ever had the opportunity to handle and it will be part of our spring 2012 auction.  A special presentation with more info will be available soon.

Our upcoming spring auction is once again filled with incredible items (on top of the Lafleur jersey!) presented in more than 25 different categories including the ever popular ones like Game-Worn Jerseys and Equipment, Vintage Sports & Non-Sports Cards and Premiums, Vintage Hockey Autographs,...

Trading cards need love.

Whatever type of cards you are collecting (hockey, baseball, non-sport, vintage, recent, etc.), there are a couple of obvious and not so obvious things that you should never do with them.  

I recently had a chat with Scott Coates, one of Classic Auctions’ copywriters and a long-time collector. Scott pointed out a few things that collectors should never do with valuable cards whether they are recent or vintage.  Some of these things might sound obvious, but are they really?

Ready?  Here we go...

1.    Don’t you dare keep your valuable cards on the loose

That may sound pretty obvious to many collectors but it’s still good advice for any new collector looking to get started in the hobby.  Valuable cards should never be kept loose.  Ever.  There are numerous affordable plastic holders and...

When I look at the following facts I wonder: What will happen if Sid the Kid’s latest comeback proves unsuccessful? What if he were unable to play anymore?

Sidney Crosby’s 2006-07 game-worn jersey sold for $9,384 in our last auction, which ended in February (there was no comeback on the horizon at that time)

Prior to last (Thursday) night, Sid The Kid had only played eight games over the previous 14 months

Crosby ranked No. 1 on the latest Hockey News Top 50 Players list as voted by his peers

Sidney made his second comeback of the season last (Thursday) night at Madison Square Garden.  He had an assist, won more than 50% of his faceoffs, played 16 minutes and finished the game at plus 3.  The red-hot Penguins knocked off the second-ranked Rangers, 5-2.

He has 13 points and is a plus 10 in nine...