The tech boom has created a lot of new wealth over the past 10-15 years and some of that money is being spent on iconic baseball cards. That’s according to Ken Kendrick, who owns one of the top collections of high-end baseball cards. The owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks is an avid collector who has been watching more money come into the market in recent years than … [Read more...]
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Notebook: Signatures for Soldiers Passes $5K as Players Step Up
Signatures for Soldiers, a non-profit started to aid veterans and their families with various expenses that we wrote about earlier this year, continues to grow. Georgia collector Tim Virgilio began the project last fall. In 10 months, Virgilio says he’s been able to raise over $5,000 and obtain the support of 235 players, past and present, from various sports. Virgilio … [Read more...]
Signatures for Soldiers Turns Autographs into Assistance
Like a lot of collectors, Tim Virgilio likes getting his mail. Often a former athlete has responded to his request and his mailbox contains autographed cards or other items. They’re not for his own personal collection, though. He’s doing it to help military members both past and present and their families. The Georgia collector is the driving force behind Signatures for … [Read more...]
