Dave & Adam's to Award Rare Pair of Panini Authentic Kobe Shoes to Lucky Collector
Remember that sweet pair of Kobe Bryant-autographed Nike ID Zoom VI shoes that Panini Authentic donated to the 2012 Industry Summit Silent Auction? You know, the ones Panini Authentic's Brian Bayne suggested would sell for between $1,500 and $2,000? Well, they sold for $1,700 during Summit two weeks ago. The purchaser? None other than Dave & Adam's Card World. As…
Leaving Las Vegas: Panini America Recaps a Wildly Successful 2012 Industry Summit
From the opening day to the final furious night, Panini America made one bold statement after another during the just-completed 2012 Industry Summit, one of the most important events on the trading card industry calendar every year. Panini America officials took a leadership position throughout the three days in Las Vegas, partnering with Peach State Sports to bring 2011 Heisman…
Video/Gallery: Panini America Recaps Black Box Madness at the 2012 Industry Summit
LAS VEGAS -- On a day when news of Peyton Manning going to the Denver Broncos spread like wildfire on the 2012 Industry Summit show floor, not even that enormous buzz could match the excitement that filled the room in anticipation of Panini America officials distributing their trademark Black Boxes. So following the company's revealing, headline-making address to a room…
USA Baseball COO David Perkins Addresses New Agreement with Panini America
[caption id="attachment_20963" align="aligncenter" width="509" caption="Panini America CEO Mark Warsop and USA Baseball COO David Perkins."][/caption] LAS VEGAS -- During his company's corporate address to more than 200 retailers on Monday at the 2012 Industry Summit, Panini America CEO Mark Warsop dropped something of a bombshell by announcing Panini America's new exclusive licensing agreement with USA Baseball. And not long after…
Panini America & GTS Distribution to Host Live Ultimate Case Break Tuesday Night
LAS VEGAS -- Tuesday night during the 2012 Industry Summit, Panini America and GTS Distribution will host the inaugural Ultimate Case Break by busting several cases of Panini America product. Most of the cards pulled during the break will be distributed to registered Summit attendees who signed up for the break and were awarded spots in a random draft held…
Panini America Kicks off the 2012 Industry Summit with Trent Richardson Signing
LAS VEGAS -- Panini America kicked off the 2012 Industry Summit in earnest Sunday evening by partnering with Peach State Sports for a public signing with two-time college football national champion and 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist Trent Richardson. The soft-spoken and engaging Richardson, projected as a top-10 pick in next month's 2012 NFL Draft, signed one item for each registered Summit…
Panini America Adds More Autographs to 2012 Industry Summit Black Boxes
Remember that revealing, drool-inducing gallery we posted last week detailing Panini America's above-and-beyond efforts for its 2012 Industry Summit Black Boxes? Well, in the interest of full disclosure, know this: It wasn't as revealing as it could have been. As it turns out, Panini America Marketing Manager -- and resident Black Box guru -- Scott Prusha wasn't quite finished tinkering…
Panini America, Peach State Bringing Trent Richardson to 2012 Industry Summit
Panini America and Peach State Sports are teaming up to bring former University of Alabama running back and future NFL superstar Trent Richardson to the 2012 Industry Summit for a special Sunday night signing for Summit attendees. Richardson will sign one free autograph for each registered Summit attendee. A photo will be provided for the signing, however registered attendees that participate…
Showstoppers: Panini America Previews the Black Box Hits Headed to Industry Summit
The anticipation is palpable. Panini America's Black Boxes are coming. With the 2012 Industry Summit now less than two weeks away, Panini America officials -- including project point man Scott Prusha -- are steadfastly putting the finishing touches on the legendary Black Boxes that have come to virtually define one of the sports collectibles industry's most important events. And if the…
Panini America, GTS Distribution to Host 2012 Industry Summit Ultimate Case Break
Trading card enthusiasts from across the U.S. and Canada can join in the fun as their Local Card Store owners participate in the industry’s first Ultimate Case Break at the 2012 Industry Summit, the annual trade conference for card and collectible professionals. The Panini America/GTS Ultimate Case Break will highlight more than 100 local card store owners as they break…