Sports collectors dream about owning a T206 Honus Wagner or a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Most of us can’t afford one. But what if you could invest in a piece of one of these treasures? That is the concept behind Rally Rd., a mobile platform that allows collectors to obtain shares of valuable memorabilia — like buying stock — for a fraction of what it would cost. Just a … [Read more...]
January’s Hottest Selling Sports Autographs
The first month of a new year brought some new names into the latest list of most popular athlete autographs from Fanatics and SportsMemorabilia.com. The top 10 includes players from all four major sports--and even a successful coach, but demand was hottest for a familiar name. Click the player’s name to see their autographed memorabilia. Tom Brady – Thanks to … [Read more...]
Best Autographed Sports Photos You Can Actually Own
It’s easy to collect ordinary autographed items but a great signed photo has to depict a classic, memorable moment and should include an image that tells the story like nothing else. We’ve put together a list of some of the best autographed sports photos that can easily be obtained. There are far rarer and valuable signed photos out there, of course, but … [Read more...]
Closed Vegas Club’s Sports Collection Going Up for Sale
The Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is selling off items that once decorated the now closed Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino. Owner Mel Exber had turned the casino's walls into a sports showcase, with much of the memorabilia associated with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the casino at Fremont and Main Streets closed over the summer and the fate of the … [Read more...]
Best Autographed Sports Memorabilia to Buy
You love the action. You love the stuff. The desire for tangible connections to the games and the goods bubbles at the surface of everyone who follows sports. Whether you’re buying to collect, invest or simply to provide some décor for your fan cave, we’re guessing you could use some insight on the best autographed sports memorabilia to own. After all, the choices are … [Read more...]
News and Notes: Ruth Items on CNBC, NBA Finals Jerseys at Auction
Less than two weeks remain in the Babe Ruth Centennial Auction being conducted by Goldin Auctions. The catalog has 1,300+ lots of historic sports memorabilia up for bid with 200 of them focused on The Babe, who made his big league debut 100 years ago this summer. The auction includes both a Live Auction for 126 super premium items on July 12 at the Babe Ruth Birthplace … [Read more...]
Annual V Foundation Auction Includes Signed Memorabilia, More
ESPN Radio’s “Don’t Give Up’ ESPYS V Foundation Auction is winding down with dozens of pieces of autographed sports memorabilia and fan experiences up for grabs on eBay. The listings are part of the annual online and on-air public auction to raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Last year’s event raised $810,000 in net proceeds for charity started while … [Read more...]
Dentist’s Stuff Stolen; Crooks Try Selling it Back to Him
He's been sort of a 'dentist to the stars'. Dr. Bill Strupp might also have a future on a crime show. The tale of how he got his autographed sports memorabilia back is full of guts, cunning and tenacity. It also makes a great 'dumb crooks' story. The two men on your left are in jail thanks to Strupp and Clearwater, Fla., cops. Strupp and his partner in the dental … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Panini-Art Settle Suit; Conlon Party; Stolen Rare Photo on eBay?
Charles Conlon, the photographer who chronicled baseball’s development in the early 20th century, will have a showing of twenty of his major works at the Openhouse Gallery, 201 Mulberry Street in New York City, on Monday evening, September 19. The invitation-only event will include five original works of art replicating the Conlon Collection by the celebrated photorealist … [Read more...]
Ex-Clubbie Indicted Over Massive Memorabilia Haul
Longtime New York Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels has been indicted on charges that he stole almost $2.3 million worth of on- field and game-used Mets memorabilia and collectibles in 2007. Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly made the announcement Wednesday. In addition to the theft charges … [Read more...]