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Did you know that the earliest known baseball card dates back to 1865? It was a visiting team card given out to fans at the stadium and featured the Brooklyn Atlantic's amateur baseball club. Despite its rich history, it did not end up being one of the most expensive sports cards ever sold.  This card sold in 2013 for just $92,000 at auction. This price included an 18% premium which puts the card's actual worth at just $80,000.  The value of these cards is based widely on their condition, their history, and if they have any autographs. Autographed cards may be worth more...

Although sports and professional athletes have been admired by fans for centuries, it wasn’t until the latter half of the 20th century that the demand and price of sports memorabilia began skyrocketing. People began to have more money available for saving and investing in collectible items, allowing for sports memorabilia trading to evolve into the multi-billion dollar industry we know and love today. From signed baseball cards to jerseys worn by sports legends during record-breaking events, the world of sports memorabilia is diverse and expansive. Many people enjoy collecting authentic sports memorabilia as a way of honoring their favorite teams...

Memorabilia is frequently used to describe items collected or kept for their association with specific events or people. Often people will not tie the object’s value to the memorabilia but to its memories. These keepsakes can provide meaningful milestones, ones we want to hold onto for many years to come. Sports memorabilia consists of jerseys, helmets, sports equipment, photos, and trading cards aligned with a specific sport or team. People often collect these items not only for sentimentality as a sign of support for their favorite teams but also for the value these items hold economically. Consequently, the longer we...

When some people hear “sports memorabilia,” they probably think of the ultra-expensive pieces in museums or private collections of the wealthy. In reality, the term can encompass anything from the first bat a child hits a home run with to signed soccer jerseys from renowned professional players. Collectors and sports enthusiasts use sports memorabilia to relive impactful moments in their lives and savor the memories. Where To Buy Sports Memorabilia While the world of sports memorabilia is primarily full of enthusiasts and fans, newcomers and collectors alike should keep an eye out for replicas trying to pass as the real...

The global worth of the signed sports memorabilia industry is estimated at over 5 billion USD annually–and trending upwards. The market is hot, and demand is steadily rising. However, the prices of sports memorabilia items can fluctuate significantly based on various factors. Whether someone is looking to buy or sell an item, the following factors should be considered when determining if a price tag accurately reflects the item’s true value. What is Sports Memorabilia, and Why Do People Collect it? Sports memorabilia can be any item with value that stems from its relationship with a sport, athlete, or important sporting...