In Part 1 of a two-part series, long-time autograph dealer and appraiser Les Wolff has some warnings about collections ruined by improper care and discusses his efforts to educate those interested in taking up the hobby. Les Wolff likes to tell the story about a Fortune 500 executive who was eager to show off the memorabilia hanging in his office. While the items were … [Read more...]
The True Value of Physical Collections
There is an art to collecting. Collections do more than describe the collector’s passion. Collections-- especially those which are exhaustive and meticulous or otherwise one of a kind in nature-- represent more than simply a pile of bound papers and printed photos. History, and the subject matter that encapsulates it, was for most of humanity’s course of being a sacred … [Read more...]
Have a Great Old Uniform? Know How to Care for It
Most collectors understand that if you own an old jersey, it’s probably best not to store it in a place that receives direct sunlight or worse yet, an area where bugs might be lurking. The simple marking of time can result in a degradation of fragile fabrics from long ago. There are, however, several steps you can take to make sure your game-worn uniform can fight off … [Read more...]