by MEARS | Mar 16, 2006 | archived news
As I mentioned in a board post a while back, I have never been much of a “hockey guy.” But since I know that many of our members are, I thought it was high time I took a look at what this sport and it’s game used collectables are all about. I must admit that this was...
by MEARS | Mar 14, 2006 | archived news
March 5, 2005 On 1/17/06, we examined the following item for the April 2006, Robert Edwards Auction and reported the following via the MEARS Bat Grading & Authentication Official Worksheet ã2005/2006. Hologram #301536 was assigned. Our findings: “Joe DiMaggio...
by MEARS | Mar 11, 2006 | archived news
We continue with this study of Roberto Clemente Louisville Slugger model bats up to and including the bat sent to the Hall of Fame after his tragic and sudden death. 1966 The first order in 1966 was sent on Jan 3 and was a typical U1 order with Wide Grain and Marked...
by MEARS | Mar 7, 2006 | archived news
The year was 1976. I was twelve years old and life could not have been better. I had been following the Reds with some interest since 1970. That was a magic year as they got a new ball park, hosted the All Star Game and made it to the World Series. In the ensuing the...
by MEARS | Feb 22, 2006 | archived news
There was a time when Phrenology was all the rage. The idea was that by studying the size and shape of various features of the skull, information could be ascertained and conclusions drawn about the person. While I am by no means offering we should start diagnosing...