Sometimes your passion can indeed become a business. John Taube's part time hobby became a full time interest in March 2002 when J.T. Sports became his profession. Most serious hobbyists know that the New Jersey resident is a dealer and also the authenticator for PSA/DNA. For those who aren't in the know, it's a pretty interesting subject. Studying game-used bats, … [Read more...] about Bat Authenticator John Taube Profiled
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Three Names Now on Topps’ PRIME 9 List
Topps has announced that the PRIME 9 subject redeemable for week 2 (Redemption card # 2) was superstar first baseman Albert Pujols. And week 3’s subject is Jackie Robinson. On a weekly basis, the company is designating a “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors holding the corresponding Prime 9 Redemption card for that week can bring the card to their participating … [Read more...] about Three Names Now on Topps’ PRIME 9 List
Michael Jordan Love Letters to be Returned
See what we'll be missing if cursive writing continues to disappear from our schools? A hand-written love letter from Michael Jordan to a high school classmate that's been the subject of much consternation and discussion is apparently heading back to the woman to whom they were written. After one of at least two MJ letters wound up being posted online some seven years after … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Love Letters to be Returned
HockeyInk Suing Over Autograph Show Payments
A deal to bring several Washington Capitals hockey players to autograph signings in Virginia last March is the subject of a lawsuit. Michigan-based Hockeyink, Inc.is suing PSGameGear Sports Memorabilia over the appearances, saying most of the money they were supposed to receive for the autograph sessions hasn't been paid. The lawsuit, filed in Loudoun County Court earlier … [Read more...] about HockeyInk Suing Over Autograph Show Payments
Buyer of $16K Strasburg Card Says it’s Worth it
It might be the ultimate prospector's purchase. Before he had even thrown a pitch, Stephen Strasburg's first 1-1 rookie card was the subject of an online bidding war. While many scoffed, Robert J. Power, a Michigan accountant was getting excited. After reading about the 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor on Yahoo Sports, the former collector decided he missed the thrill … [Read more...] about Buyer of $16K Strasburg Card Says it’s Worth it
Babe Ruth Rookie Card for $19,000+
He's no David Wright, but the Babe's rookie cards are selling for big bucks too. … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Rookie Card for $19,000+