Bidding has begun in the October MEARS Online Auction. Over 800 lots are offered from a variety of sports. In honor of the 2011 World Series, MEARS has a wide array of baseball related items. Game used bats top the list, with over 170+ graded examples offered. The bats range from the early 1920s to modern day. Both Hall of Famers and obscure commons are included. Each bat … [Read more...] about MEARS Auction Salutes Fall Classic
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Rare World Series Programs Going on Block
A group of rare, early World Series programs including one from the second Fall Classic ever played, has been consigned to auction by a collector and will be sold later this fall. Among the group to be offered by Hunt Auctions at the upcoming Louisville Slugger auction are programs from 1905, 1906, 1907 and 1908. The first World Series was played in 1903 and there was no … [Read more...] about Rare World Series Programs Going on Block
Ovechkin Will Return to In The Game
In The Game has announced that Alexander Ovechkin will make his return to the company's hockey card products. Ovechkin is set to make his In The Game comeback in the Canada Vs. The World series, which releases in the early Fall of 2011. He will also be featured soon after in Captain-C and Ultimate Memorabilia 11th Edition. Back in 2004-05, In The Game featured … [Read more...] about Ovechkin Will Return to In The Game
1957 World Series Signed Baseballs Fall From Ceiling
Great finds can turn up anywhere and everywhere. In the floor of a kitchen. On a long-forgotten shelf. In a box in the basement. Now you can add another crazy find to the list. A long-time maintenance worker at a school in Jacksonville, Fla., was replacing some ceiling tiles when she came across a box. Too heavy for her to lift, she called the office for … [Read more...] about 1957 World Series Signed Baseballs Fall From Ceiling
Upper Deck Priority Signings Redemption Returns to NHL Fall Expo
Hockey fans and collectors from across the globe will descend upon the Toronto International Centre on November 12, 13 and 14 to take part in the annual NHL Fall Expo, one of the industry’s largest hockey-focused collectibles show. And once again, Upper Deck – the league’s co-exclusive hockey card producer – will be there to satisfy the collecting habits of thousands of hockey … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Priority Signings Redemption Returns to NHL Fall Expo
Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa
More than any other sport, the NBA has made tremendous efforts to grow its popularity outside North America and basketball cards are part of that mix. According to SLAM magazine, the league has set up its first office in South Africa. It’s located in Johannesburg. Amadou Gallo Fall, former Director of Player Personnel and Vice President of International Affairs for the … [Read more...] about Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa
Expensive Gift for the Fan Who Has Everything
We told you about MLB's new massive boxed set of World Series DVDs. Two full days worth of viewing highlights of Series games going back decades. That version is available for less than $200, but if you have a fan on your Christmas list who deserves something better...and you've had a good year in the income department, consider this: A limited-edition, autographed … [Read more...] about Expensive Gift for the Fan Who Has Everything
Signed Jerseys Part of Pat Tillman Foundation Auction
A sports memorabilia auction will help raise money in memory of the former NFL standout who lost his life while serving his country. … [Read more...] about Signed Jerseys Part of Pat Tillman Foundation Auction