Law enforcement agencies in Florida are looking for a man who has been peddling fake Babe Ruth autographs to pawn shops. Gold Coast Pawn in Bonita Springs on Florida's west coast was victimized in April. The shop's owner says a man came into the shop, saying he needed some quick cash. The signature on the baseball looked like the Babe's. There was even a certificate of … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Autograph Faker on Loose in Florida
April
Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction
Heritage Auctions will count on a trio of never-before-offered game worn jerseys, from Mickey Mantle, Bobby Orr and Paul Hornung to anchor the deep variety of vintage sports memorabilia and trading cards the company is offering in its upcoming April 22-23 Signature Auction, online at HA.com and live in Dallas. “Not only are the Mantle, Orr and Hornung among the most … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction
‘Green Week’ Includes Signed NBA Basketballs
The NBA kicked off its second annual green week Thursday, an environmental initiative that also includes some one-of-a-kind autographed basketballs. For the next several days, players will wear 50% recycled polyester shooting shirts and the NBA will auction off several signed basketballs on its website--all of which have been made from 40 per cent recycled materials. … [Read more...] about ‘Green Week’ Includes Signed NBA Basketballs
80+ Hobby Shop Owners Will Attend Vegas Event
Paid registration for the first-ever Industry Summit will exceed budget by more than 20 percent, organizers say. More than 185 paid registrants will gather at The Orleans Hotel & Casino April 11-14 for the inaugural trade event, including key representatives of all trading card manufacturers, 12 leading wholesale distributors and more than 80 brick-and-mortar hobby … [Read more...] about 80+ Hobby Shop Owners Will Attend Vegas Event
Vintage Sports Cards Focus of Ohio Show
This year marks the 3rd Annual Ohio Sports Collector Convention which showcases rare vintage sports cards and memorabilia and is one of the largest hotel shows in the United States. Scheduled for April 16-18, the show will have at least 120 tables manned by dealers from 16 states and Canada as well as a corporate booth area. "This show is going to be the best vintage card … [Read more...] about Vintage Sports Cards Focus of Ohio Show
MEARS Partners with Reggie Jackson for Opening
MEARS will officially launch its museum and auction facility April 17 with Reggie Jackson on hand to fill a variety of roles. Jackson will spend part of the day helping authenticate his own game-worn and game-used memorabilia for collectors. Jackson has what MEARS calls a "keen knowledge of his game used equipment" and will add his own personal input to letters of … [Read more...] about MEARS Partners with Reggie Jackson for Opening