He has collected thousands of autographs in his lifetime. As a celebrity, he has probably signed hundreds of thousands of autographs. So to say that rock star Geddy Lee knows autographs would be an enormous understatement. Many of Lee’s high profile items are up for sale this week in a collaborative auction between Christie’s and Hunt Auctions. Bids can be made online, … [Read more...] about As a Collector And Signer, Geddy Lee Talks About Autographs and Authentication
Rock Icon Geddy Lee Opens Up About His Love For Baseball Memorabilia
Geddy Lee sits comfortably in his favorite room, surrounded by one of the world’s greatest memorabilia collections. The legendary rock icon has always been a collector. It started with stamps as a kid, and then it became vinyl records and vintage bass guitars and six string guitars and a wine collection which would rival that of hockey’s Mario Lemieux. So it might nor … [Read more...] about Rock Icon Geddy Lee Opens Up About His Love For Baseball Memorabilia
The Hall of Famer Whose Football Card Legacy Began in Canada
For football fans in Canada, the Grey Cup is the biggest annual party in country. For football fans in the United States, the Grey Cup is a sidebar that will take a back seat to Sunday’s NFL games and then will get some love of SportsCenter and from Chris Berman on his Fastest Three Minutes segment of game-by-game highlights. And we know Joe Burrow will be watching. He … [Read more...] about The Hall of Famer Whose Football Card Legacy Began in Canada
10 (Mostly) New Hobby Things to Be Thankful For
We spent Thanksgiving watching football and giving thanks for the wonderful things we have. So why not spill our thanks into the hobby? As collectors and hobbyists, here are 10 things we can be thankful for. Baseball's New Rules The pitch clocks, the bigger bases, and the limitations of pick-off attempts made baseball more fun to watch. But it also made teams open … [Read more...] about 10 (Mostly) New Hobby Things to Be Thankful For
25 Years Ago: Moss’ Thanksgiving Day Performance Put a Jolt in The Hobby
Every now and then, something happens in the world of sports that truly impacts the world of sports cards. In my more than 50 years of being in the hobby as a collector, hobby writer, product development and brand manager, VP Marketing, hobby magazine publisher and even a dealer, there is one day that had more impact on the hobby than any day I have ever seen. It was 25 … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: Moss’ Thanksgiving Day Performance Put a Jolt in The Hobby
Les Binkley Expo Appearance Triggers Memories Of A Kid Opening His First Ever Wax Pack
Have you ever had a random player that you have collected at one time or another? I’m not talking about Hall of Famers or superstars or even All-Stars. Maybe there is just one player that for some reason is your favorite and you have decided to collect him. There were a few of those players I collected in various sports for various reasons. As I gleamed over the … [Read more...] about Les Binkley Expo Appearance Triggers Memories Of A Kid Opening His First Ever Wax Pack
Record Attendance At Toronto Fall Sport Card And Memorabilia Expo
The hobby continues to grow and draw more people in. That's the take from the 2023 Fall Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo in Toronto over the weekend. The 35-year-old semi-annual show saw record numbers straight across the board. Already the second largest show next to the National, this year’s Fall Expo had a larger attendance, more dealers, and more autograph sales than … [Read more...] about Record Attendance At Toronto Fall Sport Card And Memorabilia Expo
Connor Bedard Easter Eggs Drive Upper Deck Series 1 Sales At Expo
If you have ever been to the National or the Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo in Toronto, you can appreciate that adrenaline rush and excitement that collectors feel both before the show and as they walk through the doors. It’s like being seven years old and rushing downstairs to see what Santa Claus left under the tree for you. At the National, there was an extra serving … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard Easter Eggs Drive Upper Deck Series 1 Sales At Expo
2023 Toronto Fall Expo Largest In Show’s 35-Year History
The 2023 Fall Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo takes place this weekend, and it is already the biggest and best show in the 35 years of the Toronto event. The semi-annual show is not only the largest hockey collectibles show in the world, but it is on a short list of the biggest sports collectible shows next to the National. The show takes place at the International Centre on … [Read more...] about 2023 Toronto Fall Expo Largest In Show’s 35-Year History
Dave Winfield Returns To Toronto To Sign At Expo But Support for Cancer Patients Is More Personal
I was looking at the long list of autograph guests for this weekend's Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo in Toronto. This year's Hockey Hall of Fame inductees will be there along with some NHL and Maple Leaf legends. Among the baseball guests is Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, who is fondly remembered from his time with the Blue Jays. I have also been part of some media … [Read more...] about Dave Winfield Returns To Toronto To Sign At Expo But Support for Cancer Patients Is More Personal