Collecting Memorabilia

Despite the fact that I don't know Obi-Wan Kenobi from Luke Skywalker, my Star Wars obsessed husband married me anyways. Here's some tips on how to love the Star Wars fan in your life...and his room.

Researching and documenting the experiences of those who served our country can be enjoyable. There has never been a better time than now to research and document the history of their...

Pricing autographed sports memorabilia is a subjective process. Depending on the article in question, as well as the athlete/celebrity from whom the autograph came, prices can range from pennies...

A collectible soccer ball can be displayed, protected and preserved with a special case for it. If you are skilled at cutting hard plastic and don't want to spend money on an expensive commercial...

Want to build a display unit for your small collectibles? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a medium-sized display case measuring 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall with...

If you are interested in pursuing a hobby in collecting casino poker chips, it is important to know how to identify casino grade poker chips. By doing so, you can open up a whole new level of...

Are you interested in how to collect vintage casino poker chips on a budget? Do you love collecting poker chips, but have a limited amount that you can spend? Considering the current economic...

If you are wondering how to learn more about your used casino poker chips, this guide is sure to assist you! If you are considering starting the hobby of collecting poker chips, or you are just...

If you have that autographed or commemorative football that you want to keep safe but don't want to buy an expensive display case for it, you can build your own storage case to keep it in. This is...

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Every collector reaches a breaking point, whether due to lack of money, space or loss of interest. When that happens, every piece without sentiment becomes space clutching clutter. It's time to...

Collecting sports memorabilia is a huge pastime and big business, and collecting NBA basketballs is no exception. As one of the oldest basketball leagues in the world that loves to market its...

Serious collectors respect the value of original Appalachian tools, instruments, pottery, baskets, quilts and guns. East Tennessee’s John Rice Irwin knows it’s not the monetary value of each item...

Ever open a book to find the author's signature inside? Usually this sparks two thoughts: 1. How lucky! and 2. Why did anyone give this up? Well instead of just happening upon signed books and...

Sports memorabilia collectors looking to cash in on their investments have been limited in the past to local card shows. The creation of websites like eBay has opened the global market for...

The value of sports memorabilia changes from year to year, depending on a number of factors. The single factor that helps cards, jerseys and other memorabilia increase in value is authentication....

One of the unifying features of boyhood throughout the United States is collecting sports cards. Many kids trade or toss sports cards as they grow into adolescence. A few kids keep their card...

Millions of dollars in fake sports memorabilia are sold each year through online and traditional stores. Newcomers and long-time collectors alike are duped into buying replica jerseys and...

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Current stars and big names drive many basketball memorabilia collections. In the world of sports collecting, basketball is among the most expensive yet one of the smallest markets. Even so, lost...