Will Stern

@Will__Stern

Writing, advising on collectibles @cllctmedia, tips/stories [email protected] | Formerly @Onrallyrd

Joined January 2017

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 22

NEW: Card marketplace and repack seller @Courtyard_io will now allow collectors to rip packs from their phone with brand-new app. cllct.com/sports-collect…

Will__Stern's tweet card. App gives collectors the chance to open digital packs of graded Pokémon, sports cards

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Rob Petrozzo@robpetrozzo · 3 h

When the future feels uncertain, the past becomes way more valuable. a short story, from @OnRallyRd

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · 5 h

Interestingly enough, Hulk Hogan’s 10th most expensive card sale ever occurred Monday on eBay. $28.5K for this rare, early Japanese signed rookie card.

Will__Stern's tweet image. Interestingly enough, Hulk Hogan’s 10th most expensive card sale ever occurred Monday on eBay.

$28.5K for this rare, early Japanese signed rookie card.

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Cameron Crowe@CameronCrowe · 6 h

It was one of the first times I ever scored a backstage pass. I wandered into Black Sabbath’s dressing room with my tape recorder and a copy of our local underground paper, the San Diego Door, and asked Ozzy Osbourne for this interview. 1/2

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Ben Burrows@BenMBurrows · 11 h

Collectors is aiming to scale down SGC's operations from a major-scale grader to more of a "boutique" brand, according to PSA president Ryan Hoge. News arrives alongside the resignation of SGC president Peter Steinberg. (h/t @NEOCards_Comics) cllct.com/sports-collect…

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Ben Burrows@BenMBurrows · 12 h

BREAKING: Peter Steinberg has stepped down as president of SGC, effective immediately. PSA parent company Collectors acquired SGC in Feb. 2024.

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The Promoguy@ThePromoguy123 · Jul 23

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-worn jersey from Game 3 of the NBA Finals, in addition to three other playoff games, sold for $165,100 last night at Sotheby's. That price is a public record for any SGA jersey.

Will__Stern's tweet image. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-worn jersey from Game 3 of the NBA Finals, in addition to three other playoff games, sold for $165,100 last night at Sotheby's.

That price is a public record for any SGA jersey.

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 23

Seemed like a matter of time. Too much money on the table for PSA~not~ to leverage their brand/infrastructure for repacks.

BBen Burrows@BenMBurrows · Jul 23

BREAKING: @PSAcard has entered the fastest growing business in the hobby with the launch of a new repack certification program. The first repacks arrive in a collaboration with Geoff Wilson and @CardsHQShop. New for @cllctmedia: cllct.com/sports-collect…

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Ben Burrows@BenMBurrows · Jul 23

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 22

This same 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold five times since 2021 (per @CardLadder): 8/21/21: $408k (PWCC) 11/21/21: $312k (PWCC) 3/20/22: $240k (Fanatics Collect) 6/21/24: $180k (Alt) 5/23/25: $204k (Fanatics Collect)

Will__Stern's tweet image. This same 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold five times since 2021 (per @CardLadder):

8/21/21: $408k (PWCC)
11/21/21: $312k (PWCC)
3/20/22: $240k (Fanatics Collect)
6/21/24: $180k (Alt)
5/23/25: $204k (Fanatics Collect)

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 22

Last week a new record was set for an Anthony Bourdain card. This Allen & Ginter Bourdain auto fetched $5,356 on eBay.

Will__Stern's tweet image. Last week a new record was set for an Anthony Bourdain card.

This Allen &amp; Ginter Bourdain auto fetched $5,356 on eBay.

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 21

Last year, a pair of Kobe Bryant sneakers with an apparent match to January 28, 1997, sold for $34,160. One detail not mentioned? That was Kobe's first NBA start. Now, the sneakers are back on the block and could sell for double. cllct.com/sports-collect…

Will__Stern's tweet card. Bryant became youngest NBA player to start a game in January 1997

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 20

Big story in WSJ about this today

BBuccoCapital Bloke@buccocapital · Jul 17

I have two people in my life that I’ve mentally flagged for high-risk of LLM-induced mental health issues where I am already seeing concerning activity I don’t think society is ready for how much of an issue this going to be at all

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Basil🧡@LinkofSunshine · Jul 19

I do think its hilarious that baseball fans are like “the best player ever was Tungsten Arm O’Doyle in 1889” while basketball fans think everyone sucked before the 90s and football fans think everyone sucked before like 2011

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Will Stern@Will__Stern · Jul 18

Alt has received a $40 million line of credit from Trinity Capital it says will be used to offer larger loans and more cash advances.

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Ben Burrows@BenMBurrows · Jul 18

Last seen in 1999, Upper Deck has revived the Fleer Brilliants brand for its newest Superman release. I spoke with @UpperDeckEnt about launching alongside the DCU's latest blockbuster film and why Brilliants was the right brand. New for @cllctmedia: cllct.com/sports-collect…

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cllct@cllctMedia · Jul 18

The industry has been rocked this week by an autograph forgery case in Indiana. This isn't the first time the FBI has been involved in autograph forgeries. How it led @MLB to create the most in-depth authentication program to date. cllct.com/sports-collect…

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Kevin@kpf · Jul 18

BREAKING: CEO Andy Byron apparently "trying to post through it" privately on @ACMomento, unintentionally creating the most sought after Momento in history.

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cllct@cllctMedia · Jul 18

In the first half of their inaugural season, the @valkyries have shown the @WNBA is ready for more expansion 💪

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