As Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James approaches the start of his 20th NBA season, demand for his memorabilia remains as strong as ever. His signature is one of the most desirable amongst active athletes in the game today. Autographs from early in his career often carry an additional premium, as collectors look for early examples […]
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Within the hobby of autograph collecting, provenance and authentication are paramount in establishing an item’s value. Without it, collectors are left to question the authenticity of the items they’d otherwise be interested in adding to their collections. The hobby has been proliferated by non-genuine “autographs” created by skilled forgers who seek to dupe collectors who […]
At Memorabilia Brokers, we are actively seeking and paying competitively for autographs certified by PSA/DNA and JSA. Fans of athletes, celebrities, actors, musicians and political figures collect original signatures as a means to obtain a personal piece of history. Signatures originating from the height of one’s playing career (i.e. Jackie Robinson’s first year with the […]
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We Are Actively Looking For and Buying CGC Graded Comic Books! Certified Guarantee Company (CGC) is a third party that professionally grades comic books. As the comic book collecting hobby continues to boom, there has been an increasing demand for comics that are already graded by CGC. At Memorabilia Brokers, we are actively looking for […]
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In 1951, Topps entered the card industry by producing two card-sets that allowed players to simulate actual baseball games. These cards more closely resembled traditional playing cards and the sets were limited to only 52 cards each. In 1952, Topps released one of the most beloved sets in the hobby, which unofficially set the standards […]
Pokemon 1st Edition Base Cards Are Breaking The Mold Pokemon 1st Edition Base Cards Are Breaking The Mold The Pokemon card game was an instant hit in 1999 right out of the starting gate. In a matter of weeks, the original 1st edition packs sold out of stores across the US. Now 20 years later […]
Petroliana-Mania Petroliana-Mania has become an epidemic in the US ever since the American Pickers hit the History Channel in January of 2010. Cans, Signs, and Gas Pumps Almost overnight Gargoyle Oil Signs and Harley Davidson Oil Cans began to rise in value. Collectors and Investors alike are scrounging to find and preserve any remnants […]
Is It Worth It To Grade Trading Cards?? Is It Worth It To Grade Trading Cards?? This is a loaded question. Professional grading can definitely help your bottom line. I have seen occasions time and again where slabbing means a world a difference in price. Trading cards that sold originally for $100 become worth $10,000. […]
If you only make it to one memorabilia show this year, make it to the National Sports Collectors Convention. Its got it all. During the show, there will be Hall of Famers on site signing autographs alongside Star Trek legend William Shatner. Above all, dealers are motivated to sell with 300 tables of product. You […]
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What Are Collectors Looking For? What are collectors looking for these days? Though the question fits any era, this is a perfect thought for 2019 and beyond. The memorabilia markets have shifted more this year than in the prior decade; older collectors have started cutting back on collecting. Now these collectors are looking to sell […]
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