While some athletes' memorabilia hits the auction block because of the "Three D's", death, divorce or drugs...for others it's simply a matter of choice. The decisions made by former players to sell their items is what helps keep auction houses busy--and often earns them the publicity that leads to even more business. Whether it's Kirk Gibson cleaning out a storage unit … [Read more...]
Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle top 2010’s Most Dangerous Autographs
Over half of the signatures of some famous sports, historical and entertainment figures submitted in 2010 to PSA/DNA Authentication Services of Santa Ana, California were judged to be fakes. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle topped the PSA/DNA sport list of the "most dangerous autographs of the year," and Elvis Presley, The Beatles and John F. Kennedy are at the … [Read more...]
Elway Recalls Card Collecting Days
Not many remember anymore, but John Elway had his choice of sports to pick from when it came time to decide on a pro career. He was a standout baseball player at Stanford and teams were lining up to try and convince him to take that route instead of football. In the end, though, there wasn't much of a decision to be made. Elway, as good as he was, was not a cinch to be a … [Read more...]
T206 Book Ready to Ship
T206: The Players and Their Stories should be a popular choice for summer reading. The lengthy project, coordinated by some Massachusetts-based baseball fans, culminates with the book's release and publicity efforts beginning this weekend. T206 showcases all of the cigarette baseball cards, but the book's content is more about the players themselves, in essence … [Read more...]
Buy Now, Pay Later on eBay
A new eBay payment option means you can buy that case today and handle the details later. … [Read more...]
Cash for Art Clunkers
Give this guy an 'A' for creativity in marketing...even if it is a 'borrowed' concept: The Marquess Gallery, featuring the photographic baseball art of Don Marquess, has instituted its own “cash for clunkers” program, under which people turning in old clunker art (at least 11”x14”), will be rewarded with a one-third discount on any art sold through … [Read more...]
Morrison Most Marketable?
Adam Morrison's rookie cards could be in demand when the '06-07 issues hit the shelf later this year. … [Read more...]