The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) wrapped up it's annual run in Las Vegas over the weekend. The "industry only" tradeshow welcomed 185,000 attendees to The Strip to get a preview of the latest in consumer devices, self-driving cars, 100-inch televisions and the new apps we will soon be downloading to our smart devices. Along with the exhibitors, industry analysts, … [Read more...] about Vegas Consumer Electronics Show Offers Autograph Opportunities
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Autographed Items, Rare Music Memorabilia on Huggins and Scott Docket
Huggins and Scott launches its final auction of 2017 this weekend. The company’s Fall Auction was slated to kick off Friday afternoon and run through Thursday, November 9 with several hundred lots in the catalog. While it’s rare music from a well-known concert promoter that headlines the sale, sports collectors will find the usual array of cards and memorabilia. … [Read more...] about Autographed Items, Rare Music Memorabilia on Huggins and Scott Docket
Dealer Sentenced to Jail, Fined for Fakes
A Pennsylvania memorabilia dealer arrested on charges of deceptive business practices, theft by deception and dealing in the proceeds of unlawful activities was sentenced Tuesday. Roger Hooper faces 10-23 months in jail, $129,000 in fines and court costs and $67,881 in restitution to victims. The case began in 2005 when Hooper was alleged to have sold sports autographs … [Read more...] about Dealer Sentenced to Jail, Fined for Fakes
New Autograph Price Guide Promises Better Info
A new online autograph price guide has launched, offering value data based on recent sales from eBay and major hobby auction houses. New Jersey-based SigPrices.com uses many of the same concepts as the graded sports card price guides that have been developed for online use over the past four to five years, but it geared toward sports autographs. For a daily, monthly, … [Read more...] about New Autograph Price Guide Promises Better Info
Faking Jake? Athletes Say Autos Often Forged
A North Carolina reporter sizes up online autograph offerings with Jake Delhomme. … [Read more...] about Faking Jake? Athletes Say Autos Often Forged
Sports Autographs Focus of New Site
A new sports autograph site puts knowledge and a massive inventory of signed items together. … [Read more...] about Sports Autographs Focus of New Site
Great Time to Be a Buyer of Baseball Cards, Sports Autographs
I've posted on this topic once already this year, but it bears repeating. This is a great time to be a buyer. Houses. Cars. Stocks. Baseball Cards. Prices are down and if you have the means, I think there are tremendous opportunities out there. We all tend to think in the short term, but if you can look past your next paycheck, invest now. I just watched an online … [Read more...] about Great Time to Be a Buyer of Baseball Cards, Sports Autographs