by Ben Milch They're among the names you immediately think of when you think about the game's legends. That doesn't mean you'll have to scrimp and save for weeks to afford these baseball autographs. Recent sales are proof that patience and a bargain-spotting eye can get you what you want. 1) Joe DiMaggio Joe DiMaggio is remembered as one of the game's most graceful … [Read more...] about Five Legendary Baseball Autographs That Don’t Always Cost An Arm or Leg
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2012 Panini Preferred Details Released
Panini America has released more information on its first basketball card product of the new season. It's definitely not your father's basketball card set. In late February, the company will unveil 2011-12 Preferred Basketball, which will set you back $200 for a four-card pack that will include three autographed cards and one six or eight-piece memorabilia booklet … [Read more...] about 2012 Panini Preferred Details Released
2011 Topps USA Baseball Box Break
by Rich Klein In some ways the 2011 Topps USA Team Box Set is one of the easiest to review. Unless you are not only a devoted prospector, but read Baseball America cover to cover, these names won’t mean much to the average collector. Thus, the only real action with these sets is to buy, open to see what autographs are inside and hold until the time we start seeing these guys … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps USA Baseball Box Break
1927 Yankees Uniform to Be Auctioned
A 1927 New York Yankees uniform worn by backup infielder Ray Morehart has been consigned to auction and will be sold this spring. The rare uniform representing one of baseball's greatest teams is still in its original, unaltered state. The '27 Yankees were Morehart's final team after a brief but solid big league career and the lot to be offered by Heritage Auctions includes … [Read more...] about 1927 Yankees Uniform to Be Auctioned
2012 Topps Archives Baseball Information and Checklist
by Chris Harris It has been a decade since Topps last released their Archives brand, but when 2012 Topps Archives Baseball goes live in late May, collectors will discover a card set that is a little different then the Archives sets they may be used to. Because of licensing restrictions that weren’t in effect during the previous decade, Topps can no longer create a set … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Archives Baseball Information and Checklist
Tebow Autographs Selling Like Hotcakes for Fla. Company
He's smoking hot on eBay. Now, a company with the exclusive rights to hold private and public signings with the NFL's hottest player says it can barely keep up with orders for Tim Tebow autographs. His merits as a long term NFL quarterback are still being debated, but there's no doubt the former Heisman Trophy winner has plenty of believers--and those who just like what he … [Read more...] about Tebow Autographs Selling Like Hotcakes for Fla. Company
Giants Named Topps Organization of the Year
Topps has handed out its annual’ “Organization of the Year Award” to the San Francisco Giants. This achievement by the Giants marks the second win for the organization in the last three years. The Organization of the Year award dates back to 1966 and highlights the Major League team that has shown outstanding performance, depth and talent throughout their Major and Minor … [Read more...] about Giants Named Topps Organization of the Year
Plummeting Pujols Market in St. Louis
The market for Albert Pujols stuff has taken a hit in Cardinals country. The player who has been driving sales for the last ten years has become an Angel--which makes him a devil to loyalists in and around St. Louis. It's quite a shocking turnaround really. Who could have imagined just two years ago that Pujols' name would be mud in the city where he made his name? His … [Read more...] about Plummeting Pujols Market in St. Louis
Howe, Hull Headline Hollywood Hockey Signing
Hockey legends Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull will appear together at a private signing in Florida this Saturday, Dec. 10. The signing will take place at the Hollywood Collectibles store, which is located at 3311 Sheridan St. Hollywood. Howe is a 4-time Stanley Cup champion who played for a variety of teams throughout his career, including most notably the Detroit Red Wings. A … [Read more...] about Howe, Hull Headline Hollywood Hockey Signing
Watch With eBay Puts TV, Auctions in Your Lap
There's no telling how many times we've been watching something on TV and had it trigger the urge to check out something related on eBay. A breakout performance by a certain player might have us ready to make a move on his rookie card. A clip from an old championship game might have us wanting to check out prices on a program from that day. Maybe American Pickers, Pawn Stars or … [Read more...] about Watch With eBay Puts TV, Auctions in Your Lap