One of the strongest signals for me that sports memorabilia has moved into a different category is the presence of Sotheby’s and Christie’s. For a long time, sports memorabilia felt like its own collector world. Card shows, private deals, specialist auction houses, old collections, hobby forums, dealers who knew exactly which jersey, ball or card … 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
Kobe Bryant autographed jerseys are among the most emotional pieces in modern basketball memorabilia. And in his case, the story is both powerful and tragic. Kobe died in 2020 in a helicopter crash, together with his daughter Gianna and seven others. After that, demand for his memorabilia increased dramatically. Collectors, fans, and investors all looked … Read more
