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Ty Cobb memorabilia
Ty Cobb memorabilia holds its value — even a canceled check Khristi Zimmeth: Trash or treasure The Detroit News Online Saturday, August 26, 2006 “Cheering on the Tigers is a pastime that has a long history in Detroit. While the team enjoys a record-setting season…
Rare Coin Price Records
The following news release about a record-setting rare coin auction at the recent World’s Fair of Money convention in Denver was distributed on behalf of Bowers and Merena by Donn Pearlman Public Relations. Over 100 Rare Coin Price Records Smashed At $17 Million…
Rare Ferrari 412 S Auction
Rare Ferrari Sells for $5.61 Million, Misses Expected Record Bloomberg.com By Rochelle Garner “Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) — A 1958 Ferrari driven by racing legends Phil Hill and Richie Ginther sold for $5.61 million in Monterey, California, falling short of the…
Ban on Mercury filled collectibles
Selling antique barometers is becoming more difficult Antique Week Sarah Campbell 8/18/2006 “Sellers of barometers, thermometers and certain medical collectibles are scrambling to adapt to laws that have made it illegal to sell objects containing mercury –…
What are the Hot Collectibles Today?
Nice article that describes some of the currently best selling collectibles, and what might have some potential in the future: Which way does the wind blow for hot collectibles? USATODAY.com Updated 8/18/2006 By John Waggoner, USA TODAY “Next time you’re…
The Holy Grail of Baseball Cards
Why is a baseball card worth so much? Chicago Tribune Michael Hirsley Published August 16, 2006 “Shortstop Honus Wagner was a lifetime .327 hitter who led the National League in batting average eight times, in RBIs and stolen bases five times and was among the…
Record Auction Price for Weathervane
We recently posted a story about weathervanes, but this one cracked the top price paid: 19th century weathervane sells for $1.2 million at N.H. auction ca.news.yahoo.com August 12, 2006 “WOONSOCKET, R.I. – A copper weathervane that sat atop a Rhode Island…
Talladega Nights prop cars auction
Talladega Nights prop cars up for auction NASCAR.COM Aug 7, 2006 “Beginning Aug. 7, racing aficionados and movie buffs will have an opportunity to bid on and buy four of the “prop” race cars driven by Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron…
Collecting Early Transportation Toys
Nice article that covers the collectible toy vehicle market: Early Transportation Toys: On the Move AmericanHeritage.com Forbes Collector By Missy Sullivan “Toy vehicles have always been a popular collecting category, from pedal cars that mimicked dad’s…
