Iconic debut aside, Topps trumped Bowman then–and now–if eBay stats are any indication.
Editor’s Blog: Let’s Play Find the Forgers
January 25, 2012 By
The ongoing supply of fake autograph pieces isn’t going away. Is there no way to find the source of the slimy signatures produced by forgers?
Long Live the Vintage Box
January 8, 2012 By
Not every kid who grew up in the 1980s and 90s was after the latest issue.
Sports Guy Returns to the National
August 19, 2011 By
Columnist Bill Simmons is back at the National Sports Collectors Convention, marveling, mocking and generally having a grand time with everything the dealers brought to Chicago.
2011 National Sports Collectors Convention Ends 5-Day Run
August 7, 2011 By
A few more observations and information from the last day of the 32nd National.
Editor’s Blog: Collector Projects Show Creativity in Action
May 24, 2011 By
Meet a couple of guys who give a fresh take on old cards.
Harwell Collection at Home in Library
January 26, 2011 By
Manager Jim Leyland and a couple of Tigers coaches get a tour of Ernie Harwell’s lifetime collection of baseball memorabilia and notes.
A House of Black and Gold
January 21, 2011 By
About half of George Danesky’s house is covered in Steelers memorabilia.
Memorabilia Companies Still Waiting for Sanchez
January 18, 2011 By
There’s no glut of Mark Sanchez autographs on the market and it seems like that’s how he likes it.
Collection Includes Special Signed Book
November 30, 2010 By
Baseball is a big part of Jim Leefer’s life.
What Will Become of Bush Heisman Painting
September 16, 2010 By
The title is now vacant, but what about the official Reggie Bush Heisman art?
LeGone: Ohio Retailers Dumping James Stuff
July 12, 2010 By
From hero to zero in record time. LeBron James is now reviled in the city that once thought he would lead them to NBA glory.
Owner of Corked Rose Bat Discusses Find on TV
June 11, 2010 By
Bill Schubert’s Pete Rose game-used bat isn’t going to be sold right now, but it’s now worth a lot more money.
Fan Gave Home Run Ball Back; Earned Scholarship
January 14, 2010 By
The best thing to come out of Mark McGwire’s controversial chase of Roger Maris 11 seasons ago? A guy who turned one of those historic baseballs into a career as a doctor.
LeRoy Kilps Will Be Missed
November 29, 2009 By
I read on a blog post by a Wisconsin collector that LeRoy Kilps, the president of the Wisconsin Sports Collectors Association, has passed away. LeRoy has been with the group in some capacity for a very long time, helping run the group’s monthly shows at Gonzaga Hall in Milwaukee. The WSCA has held its shows [...]
Madoff Auction Includes Autographs, Cards
November 11, 2009 By
While Bernie and Ruth Madoff’s jewelry and furs will get most of the attention, Saturday’s US Marshal’s sale also includes some nice hockey cards, an MJ rookie and some autographed footballs.
Cash for Art Clunkers
October 6, 2009 By
Give this guy an ‘A’ for creativity in marketing…even if it is a ‘borrowed’ concept: The Marquess Gallery, featuring the photographic baseball art of Don Marquess, has instituted its own “cash for clunkers” program, under which people turning in old clunker art (at least 11”x14”), will be rewarded with a one-third discount on any art [...]
