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Major Sports Card Buyers Stuck at Home During COVID Crisis

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Gas is cheap.  There are plenty of seats on airplanes. They have plenty of time—and money—at their disposal.  It may sound like a perfect scenario, but this spring has been a lonely time for those who are used to buying collections of sports cards. The Coronavirus has put a damper on deals. “It’s just nearly impossible to go out of the area to buy collections,” … [Read more...] about Major Sports Card Buyers Stuck at Home During COVID Crisis

Buyer Still Jazzed About Purchase of Naismith Rules

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Dr. James Naismith’s original rules of basketball, which were recently purchased by Kansas University graduates David and Suzanne Deal Booth for more than $4 million, will be on display from March 5 through May 29 at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. “My family is very proud to bring this important treasure to the Nelson-Atkins, where the rules will be … [Read more...] about Buyer Still Jazzed About Purchase of Naismith Rules

Collector’s Guide to Pujols Bats

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Card collectors may gravitate toward his 2001 rookie cards, but those who want something connected a little more closely to one of this century's greatest hitters focus on Albert Pujols game used bats.   Finding a real one is more challenging than ever. Jeff Scott is a collector of Cardinals bats who spends hours studying what Pujols is swinging.  It's an effort that has … [Read more...] about Collector’s Guide to Pujols Bats

Buyer of Million Dollar Jersey is Billionaire

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Once the bidding got serious, it was no place for the faint of heart. Or the light of pocketbook. The 1972 Summit Series jersey worn by game-winning hero Paul Henderson sold for $1.2 million early Wednesday morning after a late bidding war, more than even the most optimistic watchers had anticipated. The winning bid was made by billionaire businessman Mitch Goldhar, … [Read more...] about Buyer of Million Dollar Jersey is Billionaire

Buyer of $16K Strasburg Card Says it’s Worth it

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It might be the ultimate prospector's purchase. Before he had even thrown a pitch, Stephen Strasburg's first 1-1 rookie card was the subject of an online bidding war. While many scoffed, Robert J. Power, a Michigan accountant was getting excited. After reading about the 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor on Yahoo Sports, the former collector decided he missed the thrill … [Read more...] about Buyer of $16K Strasburg Card Says it’s Worth it

Great Time to Be a Buyer of Baseball Cards, Sports Autographs

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I've posted on this topic once already this year, but it bears repeating. This is a great time to be a buyer. Houses.  Cars.  Stocks.  Baseball Cards. Prices are down and if you have the means, I think there are tremendous opportunities out there.  We all tend to think in the short term, but if you can look past your next paycheck, invest now. I just watched an online … [Read more...] about Great Time to Be a Buyer of Baseball Cards, Sports Autographs