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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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2008 DONRUSS THREADS HOBBY FOOTBALL 2 BOX LOT |  |
0 Bid | US $124.00 | 9h 4m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED AUTO MINI HELMET COA | |
1 Bid | US $40.00 | 10h 1m |
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John Elway Signed MIni Helmet | |
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US $150.00 | 10h 12m |
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JOHN ELWAY autographed DENVER BRONCOS micro helmet | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 11h 18m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED HELMET VERY RARE | |
0 Bid | US $577.77 | 11h 25m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL BOX | |
0 Bid | US $26.95 | 12h 40m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 20 BOX CASE | |
0 Bid | US $422.00 | 13h 48m |
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John Elway Signed 8x10 Photo Denver Broncos | |
1 Bid | US $14.99 | 14h 7m |
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Hall of Fame Class of 2004 Elway Sanders Brown Eller | |
0 Bid | US $250.00 | 16h 31m |
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JOHN ELWAY Broncos Huddle DANIEL M SMITH Framed Canvas | |
0 Bid | US $895.00 | 17h 2m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED AUTHENTIC NIKE BRONCOS JERSEY JSA | |
0 Bid | US $229.99 | 17h 53m |
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JOHN ELWAY AUTOGRAPHED PLATE | |
0 Bid | US $7.00 | 17h 53m |
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TOPPS PRISTINE JOHN ELWAY JOE NAMATH AUTOGRAPHS 1 OF 5 | |
18 Bids | US $127.50 | 18h 41m |
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Football Card Collection $1000 Every Card $300 2500 | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 18h 52m |
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JOE MONTANA 93 Classic TRADED ON CARD AUTO SP 600 MT | |
0 Bid | US $49.95 | 19h 12m |
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2009 09 UD Ultimate Collection FB HOBBY Box AUTO Relic | |
8 Bids | US $67.77 | 19h 14m |
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BRONCOS JOHN ELWAY AUTOGRAPHED FLEER 1990 NMMT COA | |
6 Bids | US $4.25 | 19h 42m |
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FOOTBALL CARD LOT GU JERSEY AUTO GUARANTEED BV $75 | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 19h 46m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 5 BOX LOT | |
0 Bid | US $115.00 | 20h 3m |
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3 Autographed John Elway Rookie cards Mint | |
0 Bid | US $300.00 | 21h 6m |
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HOF John Elway Signed Broncos Football Card | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 22h 16m |
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JOHN ELWAY 16X20 AUTO HALL OF FAME MOUNTED MEMORIES | |
0 Bid | US $549.99 | 23h 42m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 2 BOX LOT | |
0 Bid | US $46.95 | 1d 6h 47m |
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NEW HOT PACKS Guaranteed Auto GU in every Pack | |
2 Bids | US $1.05 | 1d 10h 23m |
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NEW Amazing Baseball Pack $$$ NO Reserve $$$$$$$$$ | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 10h 43m |
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John Elway 2010 Topps 75th Draft Anniversary | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 11h 55m |
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John Elway lot 8 cards 90s 00s base and inserts | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 11h 56m |
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AUTOGRAPHED JOHN ELWAY COLOR PHOTO 8x10 COA IN CASE | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 12h 1m |
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Dora the Explorer Ready Bed | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 12h 47m |
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Riddell Chrome Philadelphia Eagles Mini Helmet 4 2000 | |
8 Bids | US $71.00 | 1d 12h 47m |
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Softballs Used 26 | |
12 Bids | US $25.49 | 1d 12h 47m |
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2009 PLAYOFF ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL 8 BOX LOT | |
0 Bid | US $195.00 | 1d 13h 51m |
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MICHAEL JORDAN GRETZKY ELWAY Signed Auto reprint Photo | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 1d 15h 41m |
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Denver Broncos Poster SIGNED by John ELWAY 7 | |
0 Bid | US $599.99 | 1d 16h 7m |
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CT Chicago Tribune Photo John Elway Denver Broncos | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 1d 16h 41m |
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JOHN ELWAY OFFICIAL WILSON NFL AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL | |
4 Bids | US $28.00 | 1d 17h 1m |
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JOHNNY UNITAS HAND SIGNED AUTO COLTS HOF DECEASED | |
0 Bid | US $66.99 | 1d 17h 2m |
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John Elway Autographed 8x10 Photo | |
5 Bids | US $5.50 | 1d 17h 15m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED BRONCOS SUPER BOWL 32 JERSEY GAI COA | |
5 Bids | US $100.00 | 1d 17h 18m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED BRONCOS THROWBACK HELMET GAI COA | |
7 Bids | US $30.99 | 1d 17h 24m |
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2005 Aaron Rodgers Rookie Sealed Box Autograph LOT RARE | |
13 Bids | US $270.00 | 1d 18h 10m |
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John Elway Ed McCaffrey autographed plaque GA COA | |
0 Bid | US $59.99 | 14h 38m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos FS Throwback Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $250.00 | 1d 18h 29m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Riddell TB Mini Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $95.00 | 1d 18h 29m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Riddell Mini Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $95.00 | 1d 18h 30m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Throwback ProLine Helm | |
0 Bid | US $335.00 | 1d 18h 31m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Reebok Jersey | |
0 Bid | US $195.00 | 1d 18h 32m |
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John Elway Terrell Davis Signed Denver Broncos ProLin | |
0 Bid | US $350.00 | 1d 18h 36m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO COA GAI | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 18h 39m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos ProLine Helmet | |
0 Bid | US $325.00 | 1d 18h 41m |
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John Elway Signed Game Ball Denver Broncos QB Legend | |
0 Bid | US $195.00 | 1d 18h 42m |
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John Elway autograph signed 8X10 w Mounted Mem Holo HOF | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 1d 18h 48m |
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John Elway signed Denver Broncos Logo Football HOFer | |
0 Bid | US $150.00 | 1d 18h 50m |
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John Elway Duke of Denver Signed Broncos 16x20 Photo | |
2 Bids | US $46.11 | 1d 18h 59m |
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John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Full Size Helmet | |
17 Bids | US $112.50 | 1d 19h |
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John Elway Signed T B Denver Broncos Full Size Helmet | |
12 Bids | US $109.57 | 1d 19h 1m |
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Graded Jersey Autographed Football Baseball Cards Lot | |
2 Bids | US $76.00 | 1d 19h 6m |
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AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL HAROLD RED GRANGE HOF | |
0 Bid | US $74.99 | 1d 19h 17m |
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7 Book Sports Book Set Great for Boys Like NEW | |
1 Bid | US $10.00 | 1d 19h 24m |
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Brent Seabrook RC 05 06 UD Rookie Class Blackhawks | |
0 Bid | US $.49 | 1d 19h 34m |
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John Elway 8x10 Unsigned Photo Denver Broncos | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1d 19h 34m |
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JOHN ELWAY Signed Autographed Jersey BRONCOS sewn HOF | |
3 Bids | US $10.50 | 1d 19h 39m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED NFL FOOTBALL GAI COA | |
2 Bids | US $23.39 | 1d 19h 52m |
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Lawrence Taylor Signed New York Giants 11x14 Sack Cele | |
0 Bid | US $35.00 | 1d 19h 55m |
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AUTO JERSEY PATCH ROOKIE RC SPORTS CARD COLLECTION LOT | |
20 Bids | US $621.78 | 1d 20h 24m |
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1985 Topps FB Lot MOON RC 251 MARINO 314 ELWAY 238 PSA | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 1d 20h 43m |
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JOHN ELWAY AUTOGRAPHED BRONCOS MINI HELMET MM COA | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 1d 21h 24m |
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John Elway oil painting Super Bowl XXXII Denver Broncos | |
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US $1,000.00 | 1d 21h 32m |
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John Elway Autographed 8 X 10 Photo Denver Broncos | |
1 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 21h 43m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED BRONCOS JERSEY | 0 Bid | US $.99 | 18h 33m |
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JOHN ELWAY SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BRONCOS JERSEY | 0 Bid | US $.99 | 18h 34m |
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DENVER BRONCOS SIGNED 98 SUPERBOWL TEAM AUTH HELMET | |
4 Bids | US $56.00 | 1d 23h 39m |
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Football lot Autos RCs Inserts and More Lot 1 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 6h 46m |
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JOHN ELWAY BRONCOS SIGNED AUTO 8X10 PHOTO | |
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US $45.00 | 2d 11h 9m |
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John Elway Broncos Signed Tickets2 Colorado Crush | |
0 Bid | US $70.07 | 2d 11h 32m |
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2010 Topps TIM TEBOW 40 CARD ROOKIE LOT LK | |
2 Bids | US $4.25 | 2d 12h 1m |
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Baseball Football Basketball Hockey Cards | |
0 Bid | US $999.00 | 2d 12h 8m |
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09 PRESS PASS FUSION HOBBY HOT PACK AUTO JERSEY ELWAY | |
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US $19.95 | 2d 13h 6m |
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ELWAY FULL SIZED OLD LOGO HELMET SIGNED PIC COA | |
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US $495.00 | 2d 14h 5m |
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97 PINNACLE JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 14h 10m |
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99 FLEER ULTRA JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 14h 14m |
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99 DONRUSS CHECKLIST JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 14h 18m |
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99 TOPPS JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 15h 19m |
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01 SCORE JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 16h 16m |
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John Elway Autogaphed Original NFL Football COA | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 2d 16h 22m |
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01 PLAYOFF HONORS JOHN ELWAY DENVER BRONCOS CARD | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 16h 28m |