Picker's Pocket Guide - Baseball Memorabilia

Picker's Pocket Guide - Baseball Memorabilia
Author: Jeff Figler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440242844

Brand New Ballgame Discover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking baseball memorabilia. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide. You'll Uncover: • The Triple Play--Who, what, and how of baseball picking and collecting • Hot Prospects--Baseball cards, balls, bats, jerseys, pennants, photographs, board games, and more • Major League finds • How to Play Ball--Practical strategies for valuing and flipping items • The Sweet Spot--How to negotiate deals Whether for pleasure of profit, the Picker's Pocket Guide is a real find.

Baseball Memorabilia

Baseball Memorabilia
Author: Jeff Figler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Baseball
ISBN:

"Discover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking baseball memorabilia. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide, "--Page 4 of cover.

Collecting Baseball Memorabilia

Collecting Baseball Memorabilia
Author: Dan Zachofsky
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2010-06-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 078648232X

This second edition handbook provides readers with advice on obtaining autographed baseball memorabilia (balls, bats, photos, etc.), whether through in-person or through the postal service. It also provides insight into the booming online market for memorabilia, with information on online auctions as well as working with fellow online collectors. The author discusses designing a personalized memorabilia room and display, in addition to the most successful ways to authenticate memorabilia and a handy guide to acquiring the signatures of each living member of the Hall of Fame.

Collecting With Kids

Collecting With Kids
Author: Pamela Y. Wiggins
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440247501

A family treasure hunt! Curiosity, imagination and the longing for adventure drive all children. After all, the promise of a good treasure hunt captivates. Collecting With Kids, a breezy, fun and informative how-to guide, is perfect for parents, grandparents, educators or anyone longing to share with children the world of discovery found in collecting. Filled with tales and advice from leading professionals in the field, Collecting With Kids is the perfect place to start a lifelong adventure.

Tuff Stuff's Baseball Memorabilia Price Guide

Tuff Stuff's Baseball Memorabilia Price Guide
Author:
Publisher: Antique Trader
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 9780930625245

The ultimate guide to baseball memorabilia from the top name in sports collectibles, this book helps fans evaluate childhood mementos, discover how much new items cost, and build a collection that's both emotionally gratifying and financially sound. 750 photos.

Tuff Stuff's Baseball Memorabilia Price Guide

Tuff Stuff's Baseball Memorabilia Price Guide
Author: Larry Canale
Publisher: Antique Trader
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 9780873492676

This quick, easy reference and identification guide lists more than 55,000 of the most popular baseball collectibles and catalogues thousands of current market values. This reliable guide provides in-depth information and collecting tips on a variety of items. Popular collectibles include autographs, multi-signed items, jerseys, publications, programs, press pins, tickets, figurines, plates, pennants and posters, stadium memorabilia, team-signed baseballs, cereal boxes, cans and bottles, games, movies, auction results, vintage/tobacco cards, limited edition cards, modern era trading cards through 2000 and others. Features: Comprehensive listings of most popular baseball memorabilia; Thousands of current market values; Includes glossary of hobby terms and table of contents for quick identification; Extensive coverage on Hall of Fame items.

Game Worn

Game Worn
Author: Stephen Wong
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1588345726

Game Worn: Baseball Treasures from the Game's Greatest Heroes and Moments is a richly illustrated exploration and first-of-its-kind compendium study of the world's most coveted and precious baseball uniforms worn by Major League ballplayers during the twentieth century. This coffee-table book features many of the most historically significant uniforms, jackets, hats, as well as other treasured baseball collectibles that tell us as much about the history and soul of America as they do about the game and the players. Some of the extraordinary highlights featured in this book include: Babe Ruth's road jersey from his first season with the New York Yankees (1920), the sole surviving uniform from the infamous 1919 World Series, Joe DiMaggio's rookie uniform from 1936, the Boston Red Sox road uniform Ted Williams wore during his epic 1941 season, Jackie Robinson's Brooklyn Dodgers home jersey from the 1952 season, Bill Mazeroski's Pittsburgh Pirates home uniform worn to hit the game-winning home run in game 7 of the 1960 World Series, and a visual feast of rare uniform styles. Each of the 71 entries includes sumptuous photography of the uniform and associated memorabilia, as well as a poignant and lively narrative highlighting its significance. The book also features a first-of-its-kind illustrated compendium with elaborate definitions of relevant terms that every baseball fan and collector needs to know, ranging from the All Star Game Uniform to the Zig-Zag Stitch. This book is an absolute must-have for anyone who has ever loved the game of baseball.

Picker's Pocket Guide - Toys

Picker's Pocket Guide - Toys
Author: Eric Bradley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440244537

Welcome to Toyland! Whether it's a rare three-wheeled motorcycle that sold for $23,000 or an unopened LEGO set of the Millennium Falcon that can go for as much as $4,500, toy-box treasures are out there waiting to be found. Discover for yourself what veteran collectors know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking toys, the No. 1 collecting category. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide. You'll uncover: • The best toys to hunt for, including action figures, LEGO sets, model trains, space toys, teddy bears, tin toys, vehicles, oddities, and more • Practical strategies from top buyers and sellers • Where to find hidden treasures • How to flip toys for profit and fun • Common fakes and reproductions Whether for pleasure or profit, the Picker's Pocket Guide is a real find.