Sellers who put 2011 Bowman Sterling Football on eBay in the final days of 2011 did well. Or, if their profit margin wasn't as great as they'd hoped, they did sell their merchandise. From Dec. 18 through December 30, there were over 6,990 listings for the newly released product on eBay. 5,197 of those lots sold, an impressive sell-through rate of 74%. The average price … [Read more...]
eBay Celebrity Launches; Sports Stars Signed On
Celebrities looking for a safe place to raise money for favorite charities and connect with fans are signing on with eBay. On Monday, the company announced the launch of eBay.com/celebrity, a new venture that combines celebrity experiences, memorabilia and merchandise with philanthropic causes. As part of eBay’s charitable platform eBay Giving Works, eBay Celebrity establishes … [Read more...]
Pete Rose Autograph Biz Moving
It was an unexpected sight for thousands of tourists who happened to stop by the Forum Shops inside Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. There, amid the pricey merchandise in the Forum Shops, was Pete Rose, signing autographs for pay at the Field of Dreams store. About every three to four weeks, Rose would settle down and pen his name on baseballs, photos, jerseys and other … [Read more...]
Knowing How to Deal With Dealers Can Help Save Cash
by Craig Paulson Attending a big sports card and memorabilia show can be the highlight of a card collector’s year. For many, just the smell of the old time cardboard is enough to send them into a spending flurry. Of course, one of the great traditions of sports card and memorabilia shows is haggling with the dealers. Anyone can look in a price guide and arrive at the … [Read more...]
Phillies, Tigers, Brewers Holding Team Sales
The Phillies, Brewers and Tigers are among the big league teams giving fans a chance to buy game-used items for their collections or do some holiday shopping this weekend. The Phillies are offering "thousands" of items for sale this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4 although it's not certain how many of those are high-end type collectors items. The team does indicate that … [Read more...]
Convicted Dealer’s Sentencing Delayed
A Pennsylvania sports card dealer found guilty of taking money from customers across the country but not delivering the merchandise he sold on eBay will be sentenced January 4. Roger Lee Hooper of Mechanicsburg had been scheduled to learn his fate Monday but a continuance was granted. On October 1, Hooper was found guilty of selling altered or non-genuine sports … [Read more...]
Ripken Contest Part of National Promotions
One young person will have a chance to meet Cal Ripken Jr. and others will win some autographed Ripken merchandise as part of a new promotion announced for this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention. The winner of the “Luckiest Kid in Town” sweepstakes will be given 4 VIP passes and packages, to this year's National, and on Saturday, meet Ripken and be presented with … [Read more...]
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...]
NHL Warns of Counterfeits at Winter Classic
The NHL's annual outdoor showcase has the league on alert for fake memorabilia. … [Read more...]
NFL Ultimate Fan: Prizes, Your Own Card
NFL tickets, merchandise and your own football card are among the prizes in Upper Deck's new contest. … [Read more...]