I have a gauge about rare records that come into our department. Discogs can provide all kinds of information about a record, but I frequently find myself asking Garry Shrum about them for his personal memories. The man worked in record stores and conventions for decades, and when he says he’s never seen something, that […]
Is Trophy Pikachu Number 3 Trainer the Holy Grail of TCG?
I started working at Heritage Auctions on June 2, 2011, and through the years, I’ve seen countless “holy grail” level items come through auctions. Whether it’s comics, video games, action figures, sneakers, fine art, or trading card games, each auction is curated to contain at least one of these items that can go into any […]
What is the Rarest MTG set?
The Summer Edition (code-named “Edgar”) was a set that was meant to be released in the summer of 1994. This set was made to help with the shortage of cards for Revised, as well as fix Serindib Efreet, which was printed with the wrong picture and border color. Once the set came back from production, […]
Movie Posters Showcase Auction April 26 2023 Preview
Now more than ever alternative movie posters are beloved for their limited nature and incredible designs. As a longtime collector of alternative posters, I, like many other devotees, was heartbroken to learn of the recent news about the Mondo layoffs post-Funko acquisition. Without the tireless efforts of the original team of tastemakers who pioneered Mondo, […]
500 Plus Instruments from The Guitar Shop Collection Rock Our May 9 2023 Auction
We are very excited about our May 9th Signature Auction #7313. This auction features instruments from The Guitar Shop Collection, which consists of over 500 instruments that will be offered throughout 2023. The collection was assembled by Steve and Lynda Spellman, who took over the Washington DC landmark in the late 60s. During their 50+ […]
Freddie Redd 1962 Lost Session Acetate – Associated Recording Studios
I’m very happy to talk about an incredible piece of jazz history. It is the only known document of an unreleased album by the celebrated musician. Best known for composing the music for the 1959 stage production The Connection (as well as its subsequent 1961 film adaptation), Freddie Redd was a versatile composer/piano player who […]
Ilene Woods It’s Late
I helped check in the incredible collection that makes up Jim Copeland’s Crush on Vinyl Ultimate Audiophile Archive Auction (coming this May). It took several days to go through the many boxes of classic vinyl, but the long process proved helpful a month later when it was time to catalog the titles for auction. As […]
1977-1986 is the VHS Collecting Sweet Spot
Frequently I’m asked what makes a factory-sealed VHS tape valuable. The truth is that there are many different variables that can make a sealed tape valuable, but the best starting point is when the tape was produced. I commonly refer to the sweet spot as tapes produced between 1977 and 1987. During this period, the […]
