He has more than likely played his last big league game. The last Alex Rodriguez baseball cards from his playing career will carry a 2016 date. Age catches up to all athletes, and at 41, the man who was once the brightest star in the big leagues is no exception. “No athlete ever ends his career or her career the way you want to,” Rodriguez said during a news conference … [Read more...] about Still Buyers for A-Rod Cards and Most Are Cheap
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Sellers Lament PED Scandal’s Impact on Cards, Autographs
Owning a sports memorabilia-related business can have its challenges. Economic woes that affect the disposable income of individuals and families. Rising prices of sports cards. Too many cards. Issues with card manufacturers. Another problem that they can’t shake is a glut of merchandise they have in their inventory that they simply can’t sell: cards and autographs of … [Read more...] about Sellers Lament PED Scandal’s Impact on Cards, Autographs
Not Guilty Verdict Creates Mini Rush on Clemens Rookie Cards
After years of hearing that the most visible athletes caught up in baseball’s steroid scandal had little value to collectors anymore, those who had Roger Clemens rookie cards in stock have seen their patience rewarded in the hours since Clemens was found not guilty of lying to Congress about the issue. Whether collectors and/or speculators were bargain hunting, celebrating … [Read more...] about Not Guilty Verdict Creates Mini Rush on Clemens Rookie Cards