The Minnesota Twins have opened bidding on an autographed baseball that may be more of interest to collectors of celebrity memorabilia than sports fans but has a toe in each world. It's not quite the Joe DiMaggio-Marilyn Monroe ball that sold for big bucks not long ago, but it's in the same family. The Twins are offering an official Major League baseball autographed by both … [Read more...] about Kardashian-Humphries Dual Signed Ball: One of a Kind?
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Topps Says eTopps Was Money Losing Proposition
Several days after deciding to end its eTopps program, Topps posted a note and an online Q&A, hoping to answer some of the many questions posted by collectors since last week's announcement. Topps revealed that one of its major issues was finding a printer who could actually print hard copies of the virtual cards it sold via its "IPOs". However, collectors have been … [Read more...] about Topps Says eTopps Was Money Losing Proposition
Rich’s Ramblings: Special New Year’s Edition
by Rich Klein This is the time of year where everyone, including me, writes these trite columns about what occurred in the previous year and what we'd like to see for the next year. When I was sitting in services the other night, our Rabbi asked me why he had not seen me for more than a month. After I responded about the litany of issues which began with the little car … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Special New Year’s Edition
Are You a Coollector? New Site Offers Free Listings, Organizing
You can add another new marketplace for organizing buying, selling and trading collectibles online. Coollectors.com (that's an extra 'o') launched earlier this month, offering its activity free of charge. The site is targeting the general collectors' community as well as professionals looking to expand their collection or to sell collectibles. Several different types of … [Read more...] about Are You a Coollector? New Site Offers Free Listings, Organizing
Jason Terry NBA Finals Shoes Auction
Dallas Mavericks star guard, Jason Terry and Reebok are holding a charitable auction featuring Terry’s autographed Reebok Zig Slash sneakers worn during the series-clinching NBA Finals. According to a news release, all proceeds from the auction will benefit the Jason Terry Foundation "to help youth achieve their dreams through education, … [Read more...] about Jason Terry NBA Finals Shoes Auction
Sox Auction Special Caps
The Chicago White Sox are auctioning autographed, game-worn green caps from the starting lineup of the March 17 game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, with proceeds from the sale benefiting "From The Heart," a Glendale, Ariz.-based agency. Fans have the opportunity to bid on the caps at whitesox.com until Wednesday at 12:59 PM CDT. Gordon Beckham, Paul Konerko, Carlos … [Read more...] about Sox Auction Special Caps
TwinsFest Includes Card Show, Auction, Autographs
The Minnesota Twins seem to have the right idea when it comes to their annual winter fan fest, one that shows collectors and dealers some love. … [Read more...] about TwinsFest Includes Card Show, Auction, Autographs
Pujols, Holliday Autograph Tickets Sold Out
The Cardinals' annual Winter Warm-Up is this weekend, with dozens of autograph guests, but don't count on slipping into the Albert Pujols line. … [Read more...] about Pujols, Holliday Autograph Tickets Sold Out
Durant Trades Autographs for Toys
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant was more than happy to sign some pictures if local folks would help make Christmas a little brighter for local families. … [Read more...] about Durant Trades Autographs for Toys