Some memorabilia should not be treated like normal collectibles. That sounds strange coming from someone who writes about buying, selling, framing, authenticating and displaying sports memorabilia. I like private collections. I understand why someone wants a signed jersey, a game-used bat, an old Olympic item, a medal, a torch, a program, a ticket, or a … Read more
Wayne Rooney may be one of the most human football stars of the modern era. That sounds strange when speaking about Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer, England captain, Champions League winner and one of the most successful English players of his generation. But Rooney never looked like the modern footballer was supposed to look. He … Read more
James Worthy is one of those Lakers names that always sits in a slightly strange place for collectors. Nobody needs to be convinced that he matters. Hall of Famer, Finals MVP, Showtime Lakers, one of the great players in franchise history. But in the memorabilia market he still feels like a second-row Lakers legend, standing … Read more
Denver Broncos memorabilia is one of those markets where the team sounds bigger than a lot of the actual items. The Broncos are obviously a real NFL franchise with real history. Super Bowls, Mile High, orange jerseys, John Elway, Terrell Davis, Peyton Manning. This is not some dead franchise with no collector base. But the … Read more
Max Verstappen felt like the serial champion of modern Formula 1 for a while. Red Bull dominance, aggressive driving, no interest in being polished for everyone, no soft PR version of himself. That is exactly why many fans like him. He is not the clean corporate hero type. He wins, he annoys people, he says … Read more
A Kevin Garnett game-worn Minnesota Timberwolves jersey sold for $5,700 at Goldin, and for KG collectors that result is more interesting than just another auction number. The jersey was PSA graded, which matters. I have written before about why third-party grading and authentication can change the way buyers read an item, even when the grade … Read more
Sports autographs are one of the most personal parts of collecting. A signed basketball, jersey, rookie card, photo, or pair of shoes can feel very different from a regular collectible. That is also why fake autographs are such a big problem in sports memorabilia. Few athletes are forged as often as Michael Jordan. Why Michael … Read more
The New York Yankees are not just a baseball team. They are one of the few sports brands that moved far beyond their own sport. You can see the Yankees cap almost anywhere in the world. New York, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris. Many people wear the interlocking NY logo without knowing much about the roster, … Read more
The Air Jordan 7 is not just another retro sneaker. It was a shoe Michael Jordan actually wore during one of the most important stretches of his career. Jordan played in the Air Jordan 7 during the 1991–92 NBA season, won his second straight championship with the Chicago Bulls, and also wore the model during … Read more
A Ronaldo Nike boot for £65,000 is not a normal memorabilia listing. At that price, nobody is buying “cool boots.” The seller is asking you to buy the whole chain: Ronaldo, Nike, player supply, season, wear, provenance, maybe a match. Fine. Then show it. The swoosh does not do the work. CR7 branding does not … Read more
