Auction Type: Timed online auction
Important Auction Dates:
- Bidding opens Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
- Lots begin closing Monday, September 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Pickup Date: Local pickup will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 10:00 - 4:30. Shipping will be at the buyer's expense.
Auction Information: Sports card and memorabilia collectors will want to dig into every lot of this auction! This 275-lot collection brings together decades of sports history with vintage and modern trading cards, factory sets, sealed boxes, individual star cards, autographed collectibles, programs, pennants, books and other sports memorabilia.
Baseball is well represented with cards and collectibles featuring Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Don Mattingly, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Tom Seaver, Warren Spahn, Carl Yastrzemski, Steve Garvey, Al Kaline, Orlando Cepeda, Bill Mazeroski and many more. The collection includes Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Upper Deck, Donruss, Score and other popular manufacturers, with examples dating into the 1950s and 1960s.
Football collectors will find vintage cards featuring Walter Payton, Terry Bradshaw, Steve Largent, Joe Greene, Fran Tarkenton, Ken Stabler, Lawrence Taylor, John Unitas, Lynn Swann, Reggie White and other NFL greats. Basketball offerings include Michael Jordan cards and collectibles along with Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, David Robinson, Bill Walton, John Havlicek and others.
The catalog also reaches beyond the major three sports with hockey cards, NASCAR and racing collectibles, boxing cards, wrestling cards, Olympic memorabilia and additional sports-related material. Autographed pieces include cards and memorabilia associated with George Brett, Bob Gibson, Brooks Robinson, Carlton Fisk, Boog Powell, David Robinson and others.
Collectors will also discover sealed and boxed card products, complete and partial sets, vintage sports programs, World Series material, felt pennants, commemorative pieces, sports books and other interesting finds.
Whether you're chasing Hall of Famers, adding vintage cards to your collection, looking for unopened material or simply enjoy the history of American sports, this auction offers plenty to explore. Browse the complete catalog, check out the photos and get your bids in!
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Participation Requirements: A valid credit card is required for bidding approval. A $250 authorization will be charged to your credit card for verification. This will drop off within 24 hours.
Credit Card Payments: If you pay with a credit card, we will add a 3% convenience fee to your invoice. This amount can be eliminated with cash payments (local bidders only) or payment via ACH paylink.
Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Certified Check, ACH, or Wire Transfer
Payment Instructions: We accept major credit cards, ACH and wire transfers only. An 18% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales conducted. Any purchases over $1,000.00 must be made via ACH or wire transfer unless the bidder has been registered with our company for more than three years.
Currency Type: USD
Shipping Instructions: Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors (or the UPS Store - depending on the items) at the buyer's expense. Items will ship as quickly as possible via UPS or USPS. You will receive an email and text with a link to pay the shipping costs from Shipping Saint, our software provider.
Preview Date and Times: Contact our office at 864-947-2000 (extension 0) to check preview times or arrange a scheduled showing for each auction.
Checkout Date and Times: You will be notified at the end of the auction via email with your settlement sheet noting all purchases and amount due. This invoice will serve as the billing amount that is charged.
Special Terms
All items sell AS-IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. We reserve the right to add or delete items prior to sale time. Please send any specific questions to our email address or call us for more information. All sales final.
Online Bidding Terms:
- Meares Property Advisors has put forth every effort in preparing the catalog for this auction to provide accurate descriptions of all items. All property is sold 'as-is' and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. Absolutely NO refunds will be offered.
- FOR ONLINE BIDDING: There is an 18% Buyer's Premium added to your total purchase.
- All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. We accept major credit cards, ACH, certified checks, and wire transfers only. An 18% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales conducted. Any purchases over $1,000.00 must be made via ACH or wire transfers unless the bidder has been registered with our company for more than three years.
- Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors (or the UPS Store - depending on the items) at the buyer's expense. Items will ship as quickly as possible via UPS or USPS. You will receive an email and text with a link to pay the shipping costs from Shipping Saint, our software provider.
- PICKUP: Watch for your email from Shipping Saint to schedule your appointment pick up time slot.
- Our online auctions move quickly! If you are interested in an item, bid quickly. If you win an item in the auction you will be notified by email the next business day. All items will be charged to the credit card on file unless other arrangements are made PRIOR to online auction start time. The invoice you receive after the auction will be used for billing.
- In order to better serve our customers, all bidders must provide their name, address, daytime phone number, and email address at which they can be contacted. This is to ensure good communication between Meares Property Advisors and the bidder throughout any transactions.
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- The auctioneer has the sole discretion to advance the bidding and may reject a nominal advance, should it in his estimation prove injurious to the auction. The auctioneer shall be the final judge in all bidding disputes and shall name a bidder as the purchaser.
- The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer.
- All sales are final.
- By bidding on any item, the bidder shows acceptance of the terms of the auction.
- The auction company reserves the right to refuse service or decline registration to any person.
