It’s October and that can only mean one thing: the MLB postseason is in full swing! This week, in fact, the games began with the National League Wild Card game batting leadoff yesterday between the Colorado Rockies and Chicago…
Autographs
Want a breakdown of the various signature styles of Mickey Mantle throughout his career, or a profile on some of the scarcest autographs in the hobby? Here’s where you would start.
Collecting Autographs Through the Mail
There are many ways for hobbyists to add to their autograph collections. Participating in private signings, attending personal appearances, visiting hotels where celebrities are staying and purchasing PSA-authenticated signatures from hobby dealers are all legitimate ways to build a…
How the Hobby Led to a HOF Campaign
While acquiring new cards is a key tenet of having a collection, I have found that the connections we make in the hobby are as important and enjoyable, if not more so, than the cards themselves. Back in December…
Building Themed Collections
There are infinite ways to build an autograph collection, but in my experience the hobbyists who have themes and goals seem to derive greater enjoyment out of their hobby than those who collect without guidelines. That is not to…
PSA’s Jumbo Holders: To Protect and Preserve
PSA Offers New Way to Protect, Preserve and Display Your Favorite Signed and ‘Original’ Photos There are plenty of collectors who amass signed 8” x 10” photos of their favorite stars. This represents their way of connecting with their idols…
1939 Hall of Fame Signed Baseball Sells for Record $623,369
The Ultimate Treasure from Cooperstown’s Grand Opening A unique, multi-signed baseball sold this past weekend for an astounding $623,369. It was sold at auction by SCP Auctions, an auction house based in Laguna Niguel, California. What made this baseball…
Baseball Signed by 11 Members of Original 1939 HOF Induction Class Could Set Record
PSA-authenticated ball could become most valuable one in history There are signed baseballs and then are SIGNED baseballs. The particular multi-signed baseball that’s featured in this entry is certainly one worth screaming about (yes, in all CAPS). Not only does…
The Scrawl That Starts It All
Baseballs Provide a Perfect Presentation for Autographs One of the best surfaces upon which to obtain an autograph is a baseball. Just buy an official MLB game ball – complete with its machine-stamped, facsimile signature of MLB Commissioner Robert…
When Is the Right Time to Sell?
Dumping One’s Collection Can Be Emotionally Draining I’ve asked myself this question a hundred times over the past 10 years: When is the right time to sell? As a sports memorabilia collector for the past 30 years, I’ve acquired my…
Signature Preservation: Before, During and After
Here are some keys to obtaining autographs and keeping them in good condition Having been around this hobby for the past three decades, I’ve noticed a few things when it comes to signature preservation. The preparation and hunt in getting…