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Sports Memorabilia-What's it All About?
However far we go back in recorded history, sport has
always been a prominent feature of mans leisure and social
activities.
Ancient artifacts ranging from gladiatorial equipment and
chariot harnesses used in Roman times to pigs bladders
kicked around in mediaeval Britain to posters advertising
bare knuckle fights in the 18th century and many more items
to be found in museums worldwide are evidence that our
fascination with sport and competition are as old as
civilization itself.
It is no wonder then that the collection of sporting
memorabilia has become such a consuming hobby, and perhaps
a profitable investment, for so many.
Informed collectors concentrate their efforts by
specializing in one sport, and then often in only one
section of that sport such as signed baseball bats,
sportswear worn by footballers or boxing programs.
The choice is enormous and there are no hard and fast rules
on what is likely to be the most absorbing or profitable to
concentrate on.
For hobbyists the best way to get started is to try to
obtain autographs or items used by the stars by attending
events and asking.
The old adage of 'if you don't ask you wont get' works
very well as sports stars are as human as the rest of us
when it comes to responding to flattery, we all love it!
You may also get very lucky and get an item from an up and
coming star early in their career that in later years could
become very valuable.
It is by no means rare to see reports of private
collections of sporting memorabilia fetching high prices at
auctions.
In many cases these collections are the result of
enthusiasm for the sport and hobby with little
consideration given to an eventual profit.
Which brings us to collectors who look forward to a
profitable investment in sports memorabilia and at the same
time are likely to be as enthusiastic and as knowledgeable
about their sport as the most ardent hobbyist.
They will be aware that the market in memorabilia relating
to current sports stars can very volatile, this years hero
can quickly become next years forgotten man.
For investment purposes, older is better is safer.
Sports stars and sporting occasions that have retained
their status as unforgettable when the years have passed
are likely to increase in value as their memorabilia
becomes scarcer or rarely reaches the market.
They will attend auctions, study catalogues (there are a
number of catalogues and price guides on sports
memorabilia), have contacts with dealers in the trade and
spend time on the Internet getting the latest worldwide
information on their chosen sport.
Keeping up with the sports news can identify opportunities
to get in early on a rising stars memorabilia.
Helpful Hints on Collecting.
Stick to and concentrate on one sport.
Become aware of all the sources of information concerning
your sport. The Internet is the best overall source of
general information with fan clubs and chat rooms often
offering opportunities to increase your collection.
Price guides and magazines are important. Study them
carefully and keep up to date so you don't pay over the
odds for a collectible.
Always be sure to obtain some form of satisfactory
authentification before parting with any money. A true
provenance accompanying any collectible is a must whether
buying or selling.
Keep an eye open on eBay, you could find a bargain.
Helpful Hints when Selling.
When selling memorabilia, first try and find a price guide,
look at eBay. Selling at auction is a better bet than
selling to a dealer.
Dealers are unlikely to offer much more than half the price
listed in a guide.
If selling on eBay or a similar online source try to offer
items one or very few at a time, and not the whole
collection.
Check out for Internet sites specializing in your sport,
they may have a chat room where you can talk about the
items you have for sale or swap.
If you are into exercise you probably enjoy or take part in
sport.
For those moments when you are not flexing your muscles,
collecting memorabilia associated with your favorite sport
can be great relaxation and at the same time exercising
your mind.
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Jaks Lloyd is a former photographic fashion model. She now
lives in Spain and indulges her creative talents by writing
and building innovative authority websites. The above
article comes from her site
http://www.hotexercise.com
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