Category Archives: Collectibles

Heritage Auction Galleries’ Sports Collectibles Auction

Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries’ Sports Collectibles division will present a fabulous array of vintage sports memorabilia and trading cards in their upcoming October 26 2007 Signature Auction to be held in Dallas, Texas. “While this auction is packed with … Continue reading

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Joba Chamberlain Collectibles

Matt Marrone of the New York Daily News reports on New York Yankee pitcher, Joba Chamberlain: Joba showing signs of greatness By MATT MARRONE DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Sunday, October 7th 2007 “How hot is Joba Chamberlain? The pitcher from … Continue reading

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John Elway Game Used Jersey Auction

John Elway Jersey Gamed Used Universe is currently auctioning an authentic 1986 John Elway game used Broncos jersey. The auction ends in two weeks and there are currently 10 bids with the top being at $5707.00. The description from the … Continue reading

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The Art of the Deal

Nice piece by Jeffrey Gitomer of the Eagle-Tribune on the psychology of buying and selling sports memorabilia: If you REALLY want it, I’ll drop my price By Jeffrey Gitomer , Sales Moves Eagle-Tribune September 23, 2007 “I collect sports memorabilia … Continue reading

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Sneakerheads

Sneakerheads: Athletic shoes steppin’ up in style, price By J. CHRISTINA HUH Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Monday, August 27, 2007 “Nike’s Tiffany Dunk is part of the growing collection of designer athletic shoes amassed by ‘sneakerhead’ Ian Mussmacher, 24, … Continue reading

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Honus Wagner Card Sells Again

Rare Honus Wagner 1909 baseball card sold for record $2.8 million MLB – Yahoo! Sports September 6, 2007 MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) “The legendary T206 Honus Wagner baseball trading card is displayed June 6, 2000 in New York. This finest … Continue reading

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Tips for Sports Memorabilia Collectors

The following press release from Sports Image International offers some good tips for investing and enjoying sports collectibles: Sports Image International Offers Tips for Sports Memorabilia Collectors Financial News – Yahoo! Finance Tuesday September 4, 10:53 am ET How to … Continue reading

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Sports Collectible Frenzy

Collectibles march to the baby boomers’ tune International Herald Tribune By Sharon Reier Published: May 18, 2007 “An illustration of the sports collectibles frenzy is the 157,000 pounds, or $310,000, paid for the shirt that the Brazilian soccer star Pele … Continue reading

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Nascar Collectibles Grow in Popularity

Appeal of auto-racing artifacts grows with fans MyrtleBeachOnline.com | 09/02/2007 By Jefferson George – McClatchy Newspapers “It’s one man’s ultimate collectible, a 26-year-old Chevy Monte Carlo with a place in NASCAR history. Two decades after Dale Earnhardt’s “Pass in the … Continue reading

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Collectible Taxes

Now, this sounds just crazy. Only in America, (we hope) – they can actually tax you on an item before you even sell it, if this story is accurate. The following story is about the college student who ended up … Continue reading

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