A pro offers tips for how to go about insuring sports memorabilia now and keeping your policy up to date.
What’s Hot In The ‘Almost Old Enough To Drink’ Card Shop
December 12, 2012 By
What’s hot in the shop this week? How about perseverance? On its 20th birthday, Mike Fruitman looks a good natured look back at how his Denver area sports card shop has survived the hobby’s ups and downs.
2012 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Memorabilia Deals Underway
November 22, 2012 By
2012 Black Friday sports memorabilia deals are underway online. Here are some sites offering specials for collectors and gift givers.
Auction Reps Offer Advice to Would Be Sports Collectors
October 19, 2012 By
Want to collect the good stuff but aren’t sure where to start? Auction house officials tell us what they tell new clients.
Collecting Sports Cards in Australia
June 1, 2012 By
Collectors of American sports cards–especially basketball–are a dedicated lot in the Land Down Under, chasing the same cards with a similar passion, despite a few hurdles.
Commons for Kids: Kentucky Collector Doing His Own “Million Card Giveaway”
January 29, 2012 By
Jerry Milburn’s quest is to put sports cards into the hands of needy youngsters through his Commons for Kids program.
1990s Card Giveaway Attempt Leads to Bomb Squad Visit
November 2, 2011 By
Poor 1990s cards. You try to sell them and you can’t. You try to give them away and someone thinks you’re a terrorist.
Child of the Overproduction Era
November 1, 2011 By
A writer takes a wistful look back at the cards of his childhood.
Some People Will Do Anything For Free Cards
September 1, 2011 By
Replacing the contents of a box with junk commons and returning it to Target? Wow.
A Tale of Two Sports Card Businesses
June 20, 2011 By
Two sports card businesses in the same geographic area both find success; one online…the other clinging to the brick-and-mortar method.
Vick Signing Session Draws Protest
June 19, 2011 By
Dozens of protestors turned out at a New Jersey card shop where Michael Vick signed autographs.
Vick Autograph Signing Draws Attention
May 27, 2011 By
Michael Vick’s upcoming paid autograph session at a New Jersey memorabilia store has caused a stir
Partnership Puts 0% Selling Fees in Play
October 12, 2010 By
Selling expensive sports cards can be a risk…but one dealer’s long-running partnership with eBay offers a guaranteed price and no back-end selling fees.
Face-to-Face Offer Leads to Big Consignment
September 30, 2010 By
Some collectors prefer a more personal touch in the internet age.
Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA in Sponsorship Deal
July 23, 2010 By
PSA is now a corporate sponsor at the Baseball Hall of Fame and will have a presence in Cooperstown.
Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships
March 15, 2010 By
Living in Germany and being a card collector is a lot easier thanks to the efforts of a group that provides an online gathering place and even a long history of card shows.
