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Editor’s Blog: Let’s Play Find the Forgers

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In homes and offices across North America sit big, beautiful photographs.  Expensive jerseys.  Vintage display items.  Signed baseballs. All purchased by those who wanted something to remind themselves of their favorite sport, favorite player or favorite moment in sports history.  All cost hundreds, maybe a few thousand dollars. All bearing someone's John Hancock. Not … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Let’s Play Find the Forgers

Owed Money, Attorneys Withdraw

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The law firm representing memorabilia dealer Peter Nash in a case involving the proposed auction of a 1912 Red Sox World Series trophy says they're bailing out. Three lawyers from the Hoboken firm ChronakisSiachos LLC filed papers in New Jersey Superior Court recently, indicating they hadn't been paid for their services during June, July, August and September. Peter G. … [Read more...] about Owed Money, Attorneys Withdraw

Busted: Cops Say They’ve Got Serial Ruth Signed Ball Counterfeiter

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Police in Largo, Fla., arrested a 40-year-old man they believe orchestrated a scam to sell fake Babe Ruth signed baseballs to pawn shops and second hand stores throughout the state.  Marc Szakaly of Land 'o Lakes was taken into custody at his home and booked into the Pasco County Jail on Wednesday night.  Five hours later, he was out on $50,000 bond.  He's been charged with … [Read more...] about Busted: Cops Say They’ve Got Serial Ruth Signed Ball Counterfeiter

Vintage Authentics Investigation Continuing

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The U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case of a  Minnesota sports memorabilia dealer says the investigation into the activities of  Vintage Authentics is ongoing. Preet Bharara praised postal inspectors for their work in the case, which culminated in the arrest of Steven Jensen on the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago last week. The presence of an … [Read more...] about Vintage Authentics Investigation Continuing

Stolen Phillies World Series Ring Found in Swamp

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Sheriff's deputies in Snohomish County, Wash., have recovered the 2008 World Series ring given to Phillies' pitcher Kyle Kendrick in a swamp.  A man "known to law enforcement" led authorities to the ring, which had been placed in a container of Mentos cand The man wasn't arrested but a total of five people have been arrested in connection with the burglary that took place at … [Read more...] about Stolen Phillies World Series Ring Found in Swamp

USPS Shipping Costs Will Rise in April

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Get ready to pay a little more for mailing those baseball cards. The Postal Regulatory Commission has notified the U.S. Postal Service that price changes announced Jan. 13 satisfy the requirements of the law and will take effect April 17. While the price of a stamp will stay at 44 cents, it'll cost you slightly more to send mail weighing more than an ounce.   The USPS … [Read more...] about USPS Shipping Costs Will Rise in April

Agents Seize Bogus Jerseys

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Sports Collectors Daily has learned that agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations seized more than 160 counterfeit NFL jerseys were seized last Friday from two Phoenix sports memorabilia stores. According to the agency, the businesses were targeted for investigation following a tip from a "concerned citizen". HSI agents … [Read more...] about Agents Seize Bogus Jerseys

Stolen Championship Rings Lassoed by TN Cops

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Townsend, Tennessee law enforcement officers don't often see the types of items they seized last weekend. A Maine resident was arrested there after police found a bag containing several stolen items and $21,000 in cash under the back seat of a stolen truck. Among the items recovered...two valuable football rings worth thousands of dollars. Bobby Franklin, who earned a … [Read more...] about Stolen Championship Rings Lassoed by TN Cops