WATCHUNG, N.J. – The strength of the high-end baseball card and memorabilia market amazed collectors at Robert Edward’s record-setting May 1, 2010, auction. Read More +
History’s most successful baseball card sale hits $10M
Sports Memorabilia
John Wayne’s car brings $67K in Western Showdown auction
WATERLOO, Iowa — The sun was high in the bright blue Arizona sky and the shadows of the Bradshaw mountains loomed in the background. They said it would be a showdown in Dewey, Ariz., and that it was. Read More +
Marklin train set purchased on eBay travels first class in Noel Barrett’s spring antique toy auction
NEW HOPE, Pa. – Whether the object of their fascination is Old Master paintings or baseball cards, collectors agree on one point: knowledge is king. And it was knowledge that led to a very sweet return for the consignor of a Marklin gauge 1 train set in Noel Barrett’s $955,000 Spring Auction held on May 1-2 in New Hope, Pa. Read More +
Could space be collectors’ final frontier?
Human conquest of the cosmos has the ability to inspire humans like little else and, in the brief time we’ve been slipping these surly bonds, we’ve done remarkably well, all things considered. Read More +
Investing in collectibles: Does passion have a place in wealth management?
What’s your passion? Early Ming vases? Hepplewhite chairs? Art Nouveau jewelry? One in three Americans collects something. Even antique collections that start as hobbies can quickly build in value to thousands, or even millions, of dollars. Once the collection becomes a significant part of your net worth, it should be considered in any wealth management strategy. But few collectors or advisors take this view. Read More +
Affordable, entry-level collectibles spotlighted in latest Collect.com auction
Lots ranging from toys to fine art, vintage photographs and a 60,000-plus hoard of sports cards will be offered up in Collect.com’s Sports and Americana Auction. Read More +
Babe Ruth signed ball scores hit in Collect.com auction
A Babe Ruth single-signed baseball was the top seller at the Collect.com Auctions Sports & Americana Auction No. 3. The auction, which closed on Dec. 3, 2009, saw 655 lots sold for a total of $260,451, including the buyer’s premium. Read More +
Success of November sports and Americana auction confirms appeal of rare items
Historic collections fuel strong bidding and command notable prices at recent high-end Sports and Americana event
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Talking Sports: A hobby is born during the Great Depression
Spectacular, full-color paintings with vivid backgrounds – plus four Babe Ruths – made up Goudey Gum Co. set
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Antiques, collectibles auction will benefit completion of the Litchfield Firehouse
LITCHFIELD, Conn. – A major auction to help finish the interior of the new addition to the Litchfield Firehouse will be held Nov. 21, beginning at 5 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 258 West Street. Read More +