Monthly Archives: April 2008

Sotheby and SCP Sports Memorabilia Auction

Posted on April 27, 2008 by

Candy-coated popcorn, peanuts and $157,000 prize BY JOHN JEANSONNE Newsday.com April 24, 2008 “For $157,000, a complete set of 1915 Cracker Jack baseball cards went to the man in the navy blue T-shirt and baseball cap near the back of … Continue reading →

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Upper Deck Golf Cards are Hot

Posted on April 20, 2008 by

Lorena Ochoa’s rookie cards are the only ones chasing Tiger Woods Orlando Sentinel Chris Olds Posted on Apr 19, 2008 “Here’s the worst-kept secret in the golf memorabilia world — Tiger Woods’ autographed cards are on fire. Here’s the best-kept … Continue reading →

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University of Kansas Collectibles

Posted on April 9, 2008 by

After the University of Kansas men’s basketball team was the big winner at this week’s NCAA championship, this story highlighted that the popularity of the items offered and sold on eBay actually predicted the winner. The Collectible Final Four WSJ.com … Continue reading →

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Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee

Posted on April 6, 2008 by

This story goes against the grain of previously reported trends as far as baseball memorabilia with players involved in the steroid scandal. It looks like it’s the scandal itself that is generating the interest, as Brian McNamee, the star witness … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Orioles Collectible or not?

Posted on April 5, 2008 by

In a slump – Baltimore Orioles baltimoresun.com By Kevin Cowherd | Sun reporter March 29, 2008 “For collectors of Orioles memorabilia, these are tough times. …And at Arena Sports Cards and Games in Eldersburg, owner Dave Palasek laments that the … Continue reading →

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