Aug 31, 2020Death in the Memorabilia Industry — expected or shocking.With the untimely and tragic death of Chadwick Boseman (beyond a great actor, a seemingly exceptional man) this past week, I would like to discuss the role that death plays in the memorabilia industry to help protect the collector from making a hasty and likely costly decision. Although undeniably morbid…Autographs4 min readAutographs4 min read
Aug 4, 2019Razzing, Razzes, Raffles — what they are and why you should avoid themGambling has been a mainstay in society, so it should be no surprise that it has made its way into several hobbies as a new method of selling items. The rise of raffles, often called a razz, has been expedited by the ability to create private groups on platforms like…Ecommerce5 min readEcommerce5 min read
Aug 4, 2019Memorabilia and Autographs — the authentication gameA certificate of authenticity is only as good as the entity that backs it up. If you’re buying memorabilia, particularly autographed memorabilia, that should be your mantra. Hummm… A certificate of authenticity is only as good as the entity that backs it up. Hummm… A certificate of authenticity is only…Authenticity7 min readAuthenticity7 min read
Aug 3, 2019Memorabilia and Autographs — a how to guide on avoiding fakes, forgeries and counterfeitsImagine this: You, as a novice, are looking to buy a LeBron James autographed photo for a friend, relative, son/daughter — or even yourself. You go online, began looking for photos autographed by LeBron and see two that immediately interest you. …Memorabilia12 min readMemorabilia12 min read