Feedback From The National by Dave Grob

I learned a few things in the July bidding demonstration with the Eddie Mathews jersey and in talking to collectors/dealers at the National this week. Shill bidding and in house bidding is a problem when it leads to false read of the market value of an item. That was...

Feedback From The National by Dave Grob

I learned a few things in the July bidding demonstration with the Eddie Mathews jersey and in talking to collectors/dealers at the National this week. Shill bidding and in house bidding is a problem when it leads to false read of the market value of an item. That was...

Chapter 15 – the 1963 Milwaukee Braves by Dave Klug

1963 Milwaukee Braves Chapter 15: 1963–The tumult continues…The 1960’s have been called the “Greatest Decade of the Century” by some…The Sixties rollicked on with peace, love and harmony; with war and race riots; with rock and roll...

Chapter 15 – the 1963 Milwaukee Braves by Dave Klug

1963 Milwaukee Braves Chapter 15: 1963–The tumult continues…The 1960’s have been called the “Greatest Decade of the Century” by some…The Sixties rollicked on with peace, love and harmony; with war and race riots; with rock and roll...

The Real Cost of Shill Bidding by Dave Grob

This 1966 Eddie Mathews Atlanta Braves road jersey was offered in the MEARS December 2009 auction as Lot # 49 with an opening bid of $27,500. It did not receive a single bid. The jersey was then offered in the MEARS April 2010 auction as Lot # 40, but did not sell....

The Real Cost of Shill Bidding by Dave Grob

This 1966 Eddie Mathews Atlanta Braves road jersey was offered in the MEARS December 2009 auction as Lot # 49 with an opening bid of $27,500. It did not receive a single bid. The jersey was then offered in the MEARS April 2010 auction as Lot # 40, but did not sell....

Profiles and Association Diagrams by Dave Grob

Over the years there has been one question, above all others that I am asked with increasing frequency. That question is “where do I think the fake flannels are coming from?” Before I begin to offer my thoughts on this, let me make a few things very clear: 1. The...

Profiles and Association Diagrams by Dave Grob

Over the years there has been one question, above all others that I am asked with increasing frequency. That question is “where do I think the fake flannels are coming from?” Before I begin to offer my thoughts on this, let me make a few things very clear: 1. The...

Hand Turned Bats? by Dave Grob

When you see the physical signs that a bat was at one time affixed to a lathe for turning, what does it tell you? These are some of the responses I have been provided with or have read: “This is likely a gamer because of the hand turned knob.” “This is a professional...

Hand Turned Bats? by Dave Grob

When you see the physical signs that a bat was at one time affixed to a lathe for turning, what does it tell you? These are some of the responses I have been provided with or have read: “This is likely a gamer because of the hand turned knob.” “This is a professional...