Status hearings for two sports memorabilia dealers charged with fraud in connection with the sale of faked game worn jerseys have been postponed until January 24 according to a filing in U.S. District Court. Unlike four others who were charged and reached plea deals with the government, Bradley Wells and Eric Inselberg have thus far opted to contest their cases. The reason … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: News and Notes from the Courts to the Cops
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Three Guilty Pleas in Jersey Fraud Cases
Three sports memorabilia dealers pleaded guilty Monday in Federal Court to separate but related fraud schemes involving counterfeit game worn jerseys. Bernard Gernay, 37, a resident of Howell, N.J., involved in the business operations of Pro Sports Investments, Inc., a New Jersey business; Bradley Horne, 39, a Sunset, S.C. resident, involved in the business operations of … [Read more...] about Three Guilty Pleas in Jersey Fraud Cases
FBI: Six Memorabilia Dealers Charged With Fraud Involving “Hundreds of Thousands” of Dollars
Federal prosecutors have charged six men with selling, consigning or auctioning jerseys to individuals--and card companies-- purported to have been worn by pro and college athletes that were never actually donned in competition. It's the second time in less than four months, fraud charges have been filed against dealers accused of selling bogus jerseys. Four defendants were … [Read more...] about FBI: Six Memorabilia Dealers Charged With Fraud Involving “Hundreds of Thousands” of Dollars
Schulte Gets Two Year-Deal for NSCC Publicity
Schulte Sports, Inc., has been retained by The National Sports Collectors Convention to spearhead public relations initiatives for their Chicago 2011 and Baltimore 2012 shows. The 32nd annual National Sports Collectors Convention will be held, in Chicago, at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, August 3 – 7, 2011 while the 33rd annual show will be held, in Baltimore, at … [Read more...] about Schulte Gets Two Year-Deal for NSCC Publicity
Knowledge to Help Your eBay Sales
On one hand, selling sports cards and sports memorabilia on eBay is a great way to reach a wider customer base. eBay, of course, features several options and features that make it easier to sell more merchandise in less time. On the other hand, the problem that many sports card and memorabilia dealers have is that they fail to take advantage of several options and features … [Read more...] about Knowledge to Help Your eBay Sales
Nice Gig: Dealer Sells Cards at Yankee Stadium
With a history that dates back over a century and maybe the most passionate fan base in baseball, the New York Yankees have a connection to the game that's tailor made for sports memorabilia dealers. Fans simply can't get enough. In recent years, the team has embraced its history more than ever through baseball cards. For Andre Chiavelli, it's meant the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Nice Gig: Dealer Sells Cards at Yankee Stadium