Your Buying Guide For Sports Memorabilia

A fascinating genre for collectors is sports memorabilia,
normally defined as anything that can be connected with a
sports event, game or personality. This wide-ranging
definition can include sports photos, equipment, uniforms,
logos, collectors cards, as well as a variety of
autographed items.

The trading in sports memorabilia got a new boost off with
the introduction of e-commerce, in particular online
auctions. Collectors can now acquire the items they covet,
even if the seller is geographically far away.

Many people look to sports memorabilia collecting as a
hedge against inflation. A very rare item could
potentially be worth millions, while others collect simply
for the pleasure involved and a chance to perhaps relive a
magical moment from their past.

From simple beginnings at the start of the 20th century,
when fans in the USA began collecting baseballs and
autographs from their heroes, collecting sports
memorabilia has grown into a multi-million dollar affair,
with special occasion baseballs or signed sporting wear
fetching over a million dollars each at auction. As with
any type of collecting, sports memorabilia collectors need
to educate themselves about the items in which they are
particularly interested, to avoid being sold a dud.
Serious collectors will do their research on potential
purchases by asking friends, researching online, reading
descriptions thoroughly and checking the market prices
before spending their hard-earned money.

To avoid disappointment if you intend to purchase a rare
item, it is best to deal with a reputable company that
will guarantee the authenticity of your purchase. Many
companies nowadays will offer a lifetime, money back
guarantee of authenticity for your peace of mind.
Remember, even certificates of authenticity can be forged!

With such a wide range of items available, many people are
often confused as to where to start their sports
memorabilia collection. The best advice is to start
modestly and stick to items that you can afford. This way
you can build your expertise and knowledge and give
yourself a chance to decide where your specific interest
lies.

Popular items among collectors of sports memorabilia
include baseball cards, a good introduction to the hobby,
sports apparel, particularly if the item has been worn or
used by a famous player and die cast figures of sporting
personalities. Match programmes from sporting events such
as the Olympics, soccer, rugby, cricket or tennis matches
are also good value as collectable items, particularly if
signed by one or more of the athletes or players.

Whatever your favourite sport, whether you’re a player or
spectator, you’re sure to find something of interest and
value associated with it. Happy collecting!

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AAA Sports Memorabilia is your one stop sports memorabilia shop.  Our speciality is authentic autographed sports memorabilia for all professional sports, but we also carry non-autographed sports collectibles.  Our products are officially licensed by their respective league and our autographed memorabilia comes with a lifetime guarantee to be authentic.  We also carry display cases to showcase your autographed memorabilia.  New products are added daily so visit often!