The keys to avoiding fake autographs are knowing the most frequently faked, buying from reliable sources and taking advantage of authenticating services. Read More +
Sports Autographs
Earliest known Ruth pinstripes already at $36K in online auction closing Dec. 12
WESTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Grey Flannel Auctions’ 2012 Holiday Auction is now under way, with every major sport represented in dozens of Premier lots. In all, 704 lots have been selected for the absentee and Internet auction that closes for bidding … Read More +
Sarcophagus offered in Thanksgiving auction holds $65K high estimate
Kaminski Auctions announces its largest sale of the year offering an eclectic mix of European furnishings, decorative and fine art on Saturday; Sunday features Americana, baseball memorabilia and a single owner folk art collection from Cape Cod. Read More +
Top Lot: Ty Cobb vintage baseball bat brings $253,000
Hunt Auctions sold an authentic Ty Cobb Hillerich & Bradsby baseball bat for $253,000 July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. Read More +
40 Love: Why I’ve spent $15,000 collecting vintage wooden tennis rackets
During the last three years former tennis coach Dan G. White has spent more than $15,000 collecting vintage wood tennis rackets. Serious collectors can spend half a lifetime collecting photo decal rackets and White has 40 in his collection alone. He shares what to look for and how to collect the best vintage wooden tennis rackets. Read More +
Record-setting vintage baseball card auction brings $9.5 million
Robert Edward’s record-setting May 12, 2012 saw 177 lots bring for $10,000 or more, including a Babe Ruth rookie baseball card selling for $142,200 and a T206 Wagner selling for $651,750. Read More +
Weekly Antiques Auctions & Show Ads: May 2-June 23, 2012
AntiqueTrader.com features select half- and full-page ads from the print magazine, extending our promise to help our customers find new customers. In this space you’ll see fresh updates to the latest antiques auctions, shows and events. Weekly Antiques Auctions & Shows: May 2 – June 23, 2012 Read More +
T206 Honus Wagner baseball card expected to earn $300K
Bidding is open now for REA’s annual spring sports-related and Americana auction, which is filled with more than 1,500 lots of rare and desirable sports memorabilia and American history. Read More +
Vendors say sales remain strong at San Francisco Antiquarian Book, Print & Paper Fair 2012
For 24 years, the San Francisco Antiquarian Book Print and Paper Fair has drawn bibliophiles together to refine their collections. The fair was Feb. 4-5, 2012. The report from Fair exhibitors was positive. Rosemarie Rustico of San Francisco’s W C Antiques described the first day as “killer busy.” The second day was a bit easier (Super Bowl XLVI might have had something to do with that). Read More +
PSAcard.com removing pay wall to sports memorabilia pricing archive
PSAcard.com is removing the pay wall to its PSA Population Report and Sports Market Report (SMR) Online Price Guide, making it available free to everyone. The subscription previously cost $39.95 a year. Read More +