by MEARS | Nov 9, 2008 | archived news
OBSERVATIONS OF ITEMS ON EBAY Three things of note viewed in the last week regarding the last 25 years: Another one of the year tagged 1983 Wilson salesman’s samples has been put up for bid, again misadvertised (likely through lack of knowledge) as game-used....
by MEARS | Nov 9, 2008 | archived news
MIEDEMA’S MAILBOX Q: When did Sand-Knit go from being Medalist Sand-Knit to MacGregor Sand-Knit? A: The changeover was first seen on 1985 MLB jerseys and pants, as that season, these items have been seen with two Medalist tags, two MacGregor tags, or one of...
by MEARS | Nov 9, 2008 | archived news
As many of you already know, my original foray into this business was not that of game used equipment but rather vintage, non determined use, just plain vintage/antique equipment such as gloves, hats, bats, masks, catcher’s gear, leather football helmets, nose guards,...
by MEARS | Nov 9, 2008 | archived news
MIEDEMA’S MAILBOX Q: I have an Oakland A’s BP jersey, size large #3. It’s from either 1998 or 1999. Can you ID the player? I’m hoping it’s Eric Chavez. A: Chavez was a member of the A’s in both 1998 and 1999. However, his size (6-0,...
by MEARS | Nov 5, 2008 | archived news
1951: For he’s a “Jolly” good fellow…that nobody can deny… “The Milwaukee Brewers & Charlie Grimm Win It All ” by Paul F. Tenpenny (Tencentz@aol.com ) Copyright 2008 Tencentzports Reprinted with permission of the Author...
