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Back From Show, Man’s Memorabilia Pilfered

February 8, 2012 By Rich Mueller

An Ohio man who had just returned from a card show in the Cleveland area last Saturday afternoon had more than $6,000 worth of cards, jerseys, autographs and other items stolen from the trunk of his car, according to police in Solon. Police say the man apparently made the mistake of keeping the trunk of his car open while he took his dog for a walk. It happened in broad … [Read more...] about Back From Show, Man’s Memorabilia Pilfered

Garage Sale Find: “Tornado Palm” Glove

October 20, 2010 By Rich Mueller

One of the most rare of all vintage fielders gloves sold on eBay earlier this month. A 1924 Spalding "Fielder's Choice", known in collecting circles as the "Tornado Palm", brought 26 bids and a final price of $7699. Though the glove shows a patent date of 1908, it was offered by Spalding from 1924 through 1926. Glove collector Jerry "Mr. Mitt" Ficchi said it was first … [Read more...] about Garage Sale Find: “Tornado Palm” Glove

Garage Sale ‘Find’ Now in Dispute

July 17, 2010 By Rich Mueller

The aspiring female boxer who told a local TV station she bought a LeBron James pendant in a box of 'junk' a few years ago only to discover it was worth much more than the $5 she paid, says she was forced to give it back to a group that represents James' marketing interests. Wadsworth, Ohio police have told local media that Vaneisha Robinson is among the persons of interest … [Read more...] about Garage Sale ‘Find’ Now in Dispute

Yard Sale Find Turns into Gem…Literally

July 15, 2010 By Rich Mueller

Not everyone in Ohio is ready to burn anything and everything associated with LeBron James. According to a report by WEWS TV, Vaneisha Robinson, a 20-year-old amateur boxer, paid $5 for a box of miscellaneous items at a local garage sale four years ago. In the bottom of that box was a pendant in the shape of James' jersey. It had "King" on one side and "James" on the … [Read more...] about Yard Sale Find Turns into Gem…Literally