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If you have a favorite player or favorite team, chances are you have some sort of merchandise of that player or team. Whether it's a jersey, a banner, a blanket, a helmet, or even just a baseball cap. You may want to expand your horizons and invest in some memorabilia which would perhaps be investments for your future financial gain. There are some elements to consider when becoming a collector. First, you must educate yourself about the sports memorabilia industry. Second, you must determine what you want to buy. Third, you must determine how much you want to spend. And fourth, you need to do your homework before you get started.
(1) What is sports memorabilia?
- Sports memorabilia refers to anything that can be directly related to a sports event or a sports personality. Items from professional sports such as a baseball, football, basketball, a jersey, a boxing glove, a baseball card, and even an old bleacher seat from the famed Yankee Stadium which was recently dismantled in order to make way for the new Yankee Stadium. What makes these sports artifacts become valuable due to fans or 'collectors' if you will, find value in the rarity time value of these collectibles. Vintage sports memorabilia typically refers to sports items 'representing the best of a pastime'.
(2) Sports memorabilia cards
- Collecting cards is a fun, exciting, and educational hobby that can last a lifetime. Almost all of us have had a pack of baseball or football cards at one time or another when we were kids. Many people have been saving all of their trading card since their childhood. These people may be sitting on a gold mine because some of these cards have a very high value in the memorabilia market -especially if they are in good condition.
When one thinks of sports cards, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is of course baseball cards. However, collector cards are popular in sports such as football, basketball, and hockey.
(3) Beginning as a collector
-With as little as a few dollars, you can start a collection of your own. First, you need to decide how much money you can afford to spend on your collection and what type of memorabilia you want to acquire. Then survey the varying types of memorabilia out there in the marketplace. This will give you a general idea of how much you may want to spend and what it is you may want to collect.
Second, you will probably want to join a memorabilia forum or message board. A good one to join is sportscardforum.com. At sportscardforum.com, you can keep up with the latest news in the sports memorabilia industry. Also, this is a great way to meet other collectible enthusiasts and perhaps some sports memorabilia dealers in your local area.
Purchase a price guide. You will need this as a point of reference to determine how much each piece of sports memorabilia you are interested in approximately worth in the marketplace. The best price guides can be found at Beckett.com. When purchasing a price guide, be sure you purchase the type of price guide that corresponds to the type of memorabilia you are interested in buying.
Begin your collection by starting out with inexpensive items at the start.
(4) Where to buy sports collectibles and artifacts
- The most efficient and easiest way to find sports memorabilia is on the internet. Many online auction sites such as eBay rate vendors and provide buyer and seller guides. Many people scour newspaper ads for estate sales and auctions looking for vintage memorabilia that may be available and are hidden gems. Some collectors even deal with sports memorabilia brokers and attend collectible trade shows. As a beginner with any collection, most collects start out by visiting sports memorabilia shops.
By visiting and patronizing sports memorabilia shops or stores, you can see the items in person. You are dealing directly with the shop owner, and you have a comfort level that surpasses any online shopping site. The problem with the online industry is that you are prone to counterfeit items. Don't get me wrong, you are always prone to counterfeit items in the sporting memorabilia world.
(5) Autographed sports memorabilia
There are a few more factors in which sports memorabilia autographs can enhance the value of a piece of memorabilia.
- The death of a popular or respected athlete can prove to bring a sudden increase in demand for autographed items by that player. The simple logic is that the player will not be able to sign any more autographs-limiting the supply of his signed memorabilia in the marketplace. As a result, collectors will want these items even more and that in turn will increase its value even further.
-Sports memorabilia collectors value their favorite athlete's autograph. For instance, signed NFL full sized helmets will surely cost a lot more in the future if it were signed by a football great such as Joe Montana or John Elway.
-Sports memorabilia autographs can increase in demand if a particular athlete has a very lengthy career and a good reputation as an athlete (i.e. Derek Jeter). Furthermore, players who have retired with well respected careers will also have prized memorabilia in their name.
-If an item in which the signature of the player is inducted into the Hall of Fame, the value of the collectible goes up due to the permanent elevated status of that athlete among his or her peers.
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 20 BOX CASE |  |
0 Bid | US $415.00 | 27m |
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NEW HOT PACKS Guaranteed Auto GU in every Pack | |
3 Bids | US $3.00 | 43m |
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2008 DONRUSS THREADS HOBBY FOOTBALL 2 BOX LOT | |
0 Bid | US $124.00 | 12h 12m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED AUTO MINI HELMET COA | |
1 Bid | US $40.00 | 13h 10m |
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John Elway Signed MIni Helmet | |
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US $150.00 | 13h 20m |
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JOHN ELWAY autographed DENVER BRONCOS micro helmet | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 14h 27m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED HELMET VERY RARE | |
0 Bid | US $577.77 | 14h 33m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL BOX | |
0 Bid | US $26.95 | 15h 49m |
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John Elway Signed 8x10 Photo Denver Broncos | |
1 Bid | US $14.99 | 17h 16m |
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Hall of Fame Class of 2004 Elway Sanders Brown Eller | |
0 Bid | US $250.00 | 19h 40m |
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JOHN ELWAY Broncos Huddle DANIEL M SMITH Framed Canvas | |
0 Bid | US $895.00 | 20h 10m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED AUTHENTIC NIKE BRONCOS JERSEY JSA | |
0 Bid | US $229.99 | 21h 1m |
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JOHN ELWAY AUTOGRAPHED PLATE | |
0 Bid | US $7.00 | 21h 1m |
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TOPPS PRISTINE JOHN ELWAY JOE NAMATH AUTOGRAPHS 1 OF 5 | |
18 Bids | US $127.50 | 21h 50m |
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Football Card Collection $1000 Every Card $300 2500 | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 22h 1m |
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JOE MONTANA 93 Classic TRADED ON CARD AUTO SP 600 MT | |
0 Bid | US $49.95 | 22h 21m |
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2009 09 UD Ultimate Collection FB HOBBY Box AUTO Relic | |
8 Bids | US $67.77 | 22h 22m |
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BRONCOS JOHN ELWAY AUTOGRAPHED FLEER 1990 NMMT COA | |
6 Bids | US $4.25 | 22h 51m |
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FOOTBALL CARD LOT GU JERSEY AUTO GUARANTEED BV $75 | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 22h 55m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 5 BOX LOT | |
0 Bid | US $115.00 | 23h 12m |
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3 Autographed John Elway Rookie cards Mint | |
0 Bid | US $300.00 | 1d 15m |
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HOF John Elway Signed Broncos Football Card | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 1h 24m |
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JOHN ELWAY 16X20 AUTO HALL OF FAME MOUNTED MEMORIES | |
0 Bid | US $549.99 | 1d 2h 51m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 2 BOX LOT | |
0 Bid | US $46.95 | 1d 9h 55m |
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NEW Amazing Baseball Pack $$$ NO Reserve $$$$$$$$$ | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 13h 52m |
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John Elway 2010 Topps 75th Draft Anniversary | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 15h 3m |
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John Elway lot 8 cards 90s 00s base and inserts | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 15h 5m |
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AUTOGRAPHED JOHN ELWAY COLOR PHOTO 8x10 COA IN CASE | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 15h 10m |
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Dora the Explorer Ready Bed | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 15h 56m |
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Riddell Chrome Philadelphia Eagles Mini Helmet 4 2000 | |
8 Bids | US $71.00 | 1d 15h 56m |
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Softballs Used 26 | |
12 Bids | US $25.49 | 1d 15h 56m |
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MICHAEL JORDAN GRETZKY ELWAY Signed Auto reprint Photo | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 1d 18h 49m |
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Denver Broncos Poster SIGNED by John ELWAY 7 | |
0 Bid | US $599.99 | 1d 19h 15m |
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CT Chicago Tribune Photo John Elway Denver Broncos | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 1d 19h 50m |
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JOHN ELWAY OFFICIAL WILSON NFL AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL | |
4 Bids | US $28.00 | 1d 20h 10m |
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JOHNNY UNITAS HAND SIGNED AUTO COLTS HOF DECEASED | |
0 Bid | US $66.99 | 1d 20h 11m |
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John Elway Autographed 8x10 Photo | |
3 Bids | US $1.80 | 1d 20h 24m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED BRONCOS SUPER BOWL 32 JERSEY GAI COA | |
5 Bids | US $100.00 | 1d 20h 26m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED BRONCOS THROWBACK HELMET GAI COA | |
7 Bids | US $30.99 | 1d 20h 32m |
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2005 Aaron Rodgers Rookie Sealed Box Autograph LOT RARE | |
12 Bids | US $260.00 | 1d 21h 18m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos FS Throwback Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $250.00 | 1d 21h 38m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Riddell TB Mini Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $95.00 | 1d 21h 38m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Riddell Mini Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $95.00 | 1d 21h 38m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Throwback ProLine Helm | |
0 Bid | US $335.00 | 1d 21h 39m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Reebok Jersey | |
0 Bid | US $195.00 | 1d 21h 40m |
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John Elway Terrell Davis Signed Denver Broncos ProLin | |
0 Bid | US $350.00 | 1d 21h 44m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO COA GAI | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 21h 48m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos ProLine Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $325.00 | 1d 21h 50m |
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John Elway Signed Game Ball Denver Broncos QB Legend | |
0 Bid | US $195.00 | 1d 21h 50m |
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John Elway autograph signed 8X10 w Mounted Mem Holo HOF | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 1d 21h 56m |
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John Elway signed Denver Broncos Logo Football HOFer | |
0 Bid | US $150.00 | 1d 21h 58m |
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John Elway Duke of Denver Signed Broncos 16x20 Photo | |
2 Bids | US $46.11 | 1d 22h 7m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Full Size Helmet | |
17 Bids | US $112.50 | 1d 22h 8m |
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John Elway Signed T B Denver Broncos Full Size Helmet | |
12 Bids | US $109.57 | 1d 22h 9m |
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Graded Jersey Autographed Football Baseball Cards Lot | |
2 Bids | US $76.00 | 1d 22h 15m |
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AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL HAROLD RED GRANGE HOF | |
0 Bid | US $74.99 | 1d 22h 26m |
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7 Book Sports Book Set Great for Boys Like NEW | |
1 Bid | US $10.00 | 1d 22h 32m |
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Brent Seabrook RC 05 06 UD Rookie Class Blackhawks | |
0 Bid | US $.49 | 1d 22h 43m |
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John Elway 8x10 Unsigned Photo Denver Broncos | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1d 22h 43m |
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JOHN ELWAY Signed Autographed Jersey BRONCOS sewn HOF | |
3 Bids | US $10.50 | 1d 22h 48m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED NFL FOOTBALL GAI COA | |
2 Bids | US $23.39 | 1d 23h 1m |
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John Elway Ed McCaffrey autographed plaque GA COA | |
0 Bid | US $59.99 | 17h 46m |
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Lawrence Taylor Signed New York Giants 11x14 Sack Cele | |
0 Bid | US $35.00 | 1d 23h 4m |
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AUTO JERSEY PATCH ROOKIE RC SPORTS CARD COLLECTION LOT | |
20 Bids | US $621.78 | 1d 23h 33m |
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1985 Topps FB Lot MOON RC 251 MARINO 314 ELWAY 238 PSA | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 1d 23h 51m |
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John Elway oil painting Super Bowl XXXII Denver Broncos | |
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US $1,000.00 | 2d 40m |
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John Elway Autographed 8 X 10 Photo Denver Broncos | |
1 Bid | US $.01 | 2d 52m |
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DENVER BRONCOS SIGNED 98 SUPERBOWL TEAM AUTH HELMET | |
4 Bids | US $56.00 | 2d 2h 47m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED BRONCOS JERSEY | 0 Bid | US $.99 | 21h 41m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BRONCOS JERSEY | 0 Bid | US $.99 | 21h 43m |
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Football lot Autos RCs Inserts and More Lot 1 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 9h 54m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED AUTO 8X10 PHOTO | |
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US $45.00 | 2d 14h 18m |
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John Elway Broncos Signed Tickets2 Colorado Crush | |
0 Bid | US $70.07 | 2d 14h 41m |
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2010 Topps TIM TEBOW 40 CARD ROOKIE LOT LK | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 15h 9m |
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Baseball Football Basketball Hockey Cards | |
0 Bid | US $999.00 | 2d 15h 17m |
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09 PRESS PASS FUSION HOBBY HOT PACK AUTO JERSEY ELWAY | |
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US $19.95 | 2d 16h 14m |
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ELWAY FULL SIZED OLD LOGO HELMET SIGNED PIC COA | |
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US $495.00 | 2d 17h 14m |
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97 PINNACLE JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 17h 19m |
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99 FLEER ULTRA JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 17h 22m |
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99 DONRUSS CHECKLIST JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 17h 27m |
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99 TOPPS JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 18h 27m |
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01 SCORE JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 19h 25m |
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John Elway Autogaphed Original NFL Football COA | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 2d 19h 30m |
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01 PLAYOFF HONORS JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 19h 36m |