By Darren Smythe More than half a day may separate the two nations, but Australia has a very active group of collectors who buy, sell and trade American sports cards. You’ll find them on eBay, in online forums and in the customer databases of the hobby’s biggest dealers. Most have to buy their cards online since the number of card shops in the ‘Land Down Under’ is very … [Read more...] about Collecting Sports Cards in Australia
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NBA All-Star Programs Can Be Valuable
Major League Baseball once had two All-Star games during a season and endless controversy over who belongs and who doesn't. The NFL's Pro Bowl is kind of a joke. The NHL All-Star Game changes formats like players chance their socks. The NBA? You can argue there's not much defense being played but in terms of historic consistency and general entertainment value, it's not … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Programs Can Be Valuable
Super Bowl 46 Program is 246 Pages
You don't have to spend $2,500 on a ticket to buy the official Super Bowl 46 program. The NFL has continued its tradition of offering a Super size program for Super Sunday this year and as in recent years, you could find them online at least a week before kickoff. The league has partnered with H.O. Zimman to publish this year's program, producing the "early edition" that's … [Read more...] about Super Bowl 46 Program is 246 Pages
Cappelletti Loses Memorabilia in Burglary
Orange County, California authorities are investigating a burglary at the home of 1973 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL running back John Cappelletti. Among the missing items were Cappelletti's Heisman ring, his 1973 National Championship ring from Penn State, a 1972 Cotton Bowl watch, 1974 Orange Bowl watch and a 1979 L.A. Rams NFC Championship ring. It’s … [Read more...] about Cappelletti Loses Memorabilia in Burglary
Super Bowl Footballs Authenticated by PSA DNA
Over 100 footballs will be used in the Super Bowl game and to protect against possible counterfeiting every one of them will be "tagged" with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the game-opening coin toss will be marked, too. The National Football League again will use … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Footballs Authenticated by PSA DNA
Panini Offering Special NFL Experience Card Sets
The NFL Experience begins its nine-day run at the Indianpolis Convention Center today, with free autograph sessions and a football memorabilia show, all held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI. . Collectors will get to choose one of the seven Super Bowl MVP cards produced by Panini for every three packs of the company's cards they open at the booth. Those who buy the … [Read more...] about Panini Offering Special NFL Experience Card Sets
Super Bowl Auction, Appraisal Fair Set for Indianapolis
Hunt Auctions will again partner with NFL Auction and NFL PLAYERS to produce The Super Bowl XLVI Live Auction and Appraisal Fair at the NFL Experience presented by GMC in Indianapolis. The Super Bowl Auction festivities will begin Friday, January 27th and include an eight day Auction Preview Exhibition of the 350+ auction items coinciding with Appraisal Fair. The auction events … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Auction, Appraisal Fair Set for Indianapolis
MEARS Auction Includes Big NFL Collection
Advanced collectors of game used NFL memorabilia will be keeping an eye on one auction that opens today. MEARS Online Auctions launches its January event with a large collection of items obtained directly from players by former Green Bay Packers employee Scott Waters. Waters worked part-time for the Pack from 1984-2000, and through a steady formation of friendships, built a … [Read more...] about MEARS Auction Includes Big NFL Collection
Game Used Helmet Shows Affects of NFL Game
It took awhile, but Howie Long is now represented in Canton by more than just a plaque. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has a variety of memorabilia from Long's long NFL career thanks to the NFL analyst's generosity. Nothing is more interesting to collectors of game used memorabilia, though, than one of his old helmets. The Hall has the last helmet Long wore in a game--a … [Read more...] about Game Used Helmet Shows Affects of NFL Game
Brees Record-Setting Uniform Goes to Hall of Fame
Don't look for the uniform worn by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees when he broke the long-standing record for passing yards in a season in any sports memorabilia auction. It's now part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s collection. The jersey, pants, socks and shoes worn by Brees in the Week 16 nationally televised Monday Night Football game against the division … [Read more...] about Brees Record-Setting Uniform Goes to Hall of Fame