It's probably the best way to track the value of sports cards and sports memorabilia--or anything else for that matter. Guide books may be out of date and just an average or estimate of selling prices. eBay's "search by completed items" function enables users to look at what items actually sold for. Unfortunately, those searches will only take you back 15 days worth of … [Read more...] about eBay Expanding Completed Search Function
Seth Swirsky
Blog: No Bids on Buckner Ball, Hall & Smithsonian Treasures
Four days remain in the eBay listing for the Buckner ball but so far...no bids. Owner Seth Swirsky put the ball Mookie Wilson hit past Bill Buckner in the 1986 World Series on eBay with a $1 million minimum. He'd promised to turn over part of the proceeds to the Baseball Assistance Team (BAT). The ball got some media attention when the auction was announced a couple of … [Read more...] about Blog: No Bids on Buckner Ball, Hall & Smithsonian Treasures
“Mookie Ball” Now on Display
There are performers famous enough to need only one name. Think Cher. Sting. Bono. Athletes too. Magic. Ichiro. Pele. The same goes for baseballs. There's the Merkle ball, sold at auction last month. And the Mookie Ball. That little sphere that changed so many lives in 1986 is now on display at CitiField, home of the Mets. The team's museum is showing it off … [Read more...] about “Mookie Ball” Now on Display
Mets Hall Heavy on Memorabilia
The New York Mets have compiled a collection of memorabilia as part of their new team Hall of Fame and Museum that will open Monday at Citi Field. The Mets Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes the greatest moments in club history and honors those who have left an indelible mark on the organization. The museum features significant artifacts, interactive exhibits, videos … [Read more...] about Mets Hall Heavy on Memorabilia