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Top 5 Vintage Sports Program Sales

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We may not always think of sports publications--even old ones--on the same level as vintage baseball cards or hard to find autographs.  The numbers prove otherwise.  Vintage sports publications are actually considered 'hot' in terms of total sales.  Unique pieces often find their way to eBay, generating a crowd of bidders who appreciate their scarcity.  From simple quality to … [Read more...] about Top 5 Vintage Sports Program Sales

Top Vintage Baseball Board Game Collection Offered for Sale

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The finest collection of vintage baseball-themed board and arcade games ever assembled, The Dr. Mark W. Cooper Collection, is currently being offered in its entirety via Private Treaty sale from Heritage Auctions. “While the vast majority of our sales utilize the auction process, we certainly understand and respect Dr. Cooper’s wish that the collection remain intact,” said … [Read more...] about Top Vintage Baseball Board Game Collection Offered for Sale

Gary Cypres Offers Tours of World’s Top Sports Memorabilia Collection

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Gary Cypres has built what's believed to be the largest private collection of sports memorabilia in the world.  It's so big and so expansive, it's actually a museum. The Sports Museum of Los Angeles shows off Cypres' collection of vintage baseball cards and rare sports memorabilia, put together so it actually tells the story of sports throughout various eras and highlights some … [Read more...] about Gary Cypres Offers Tours of World’s Top Sports Memorabilia Collection

Cuban, Negro League Items Top Auction

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For the second straight auction, Hake’s Americana & Collectibles has seen record bidding lead to their biggest total ever. “The catalyst was sports items from the storied Richard Merkin Collection,” said Alex Winter, General Manager of Hake’s. “15 of the top 20 items (and 32 of the top 50) were sports items, and all but one was from the Merkin Collection.” It … [Read more...] about Cuban, Negro League Items Top Auction

Super Bowl City Home to Top Packers Collector

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There are fans who grew up near Green Bay but aren't fans of the Packers, but to say they're a minority is to be generous.  Like the vast majority of those in his home state, Glen Christensen bleeds green and gold. So what's he doing in Texas? A job brought him to the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, but there's no way he would ever consider switching loyalties.  In fact, … [Read more...] about Super Bowl City Home to Top Packers Collector

Saints, LeBron Among Top eBay Sellers in 2010

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eBay has announced its annual “Top Shopped” report, revealing some of the top trends that captivated shoppers’ curiosity – and cash – in 2010.  For sports fans and collectors, the New Orleans Saints, LeBron James and Peyton Manning were among the leaders. eBay analyzed sales and search data across categories in the Marketplace to identify the year’s … [Read more...] about Saints, LeBron Among Top eBay Sellers in 2010