by MEARS | Aug 8, 2010 | archived news
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...
by MEARS | Aug 1, 2010 | archived news
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...
by MEARS | Jul 31, 2010 | archived news
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....
by MEARS | Jul 28, 2010 | archived news
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...
by MEARS | Jul 17, 2010 | archived news
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...
