by MEARS | Nov 12, 2006 | archived news
September 27, 2006 The following information was gathered via the MEARS Jersey Grading and Authentication Worksheet, copyright 2005/06. Hologram #304015 was issued. Our methods included the physical examination of the jersey, recording detailed information via the...
by MEARS | Nov 12, 2006 | archived news
The 1911 Reach catalog has the following endorsements as they pertain to the company’s baseball bats. “Frank Baker World Champions home run hitter uses a Reach Burley Bat in his sensational hitting” and “Rube Oldring World’s Champion’s outfielder hits them out with a...
by MEARS | Oct 28, 2006 | archived news
I thought I would spend some time talking about what might be possible with respect to auction houses and the use of technology. I harbor no elusions that these will be implemented unless they are seen as a means to positively impact the bottom line. Please know this...
by MEARS | Oct 28, 2006 | archived news
We live in a very litigious society. Most people will at one time or another will have stopped on the dial of one of the many “courtroom T.V.” shows and had a good laugh at the guy who is suing a neighbor. Often they involve claims like asking $250,000.00 for the pain...
by MEARS | Oct 25, 2006 | archived news
NO GO IN GAMES: After recapping three major sports league game jerseys that were discarded after one or two uses, this edition of The Shirt will look at three styles made for team usage but never actually worn in major league games. EXPO NO-NO The year 1980 was a...
by MEARS | Oct 25, 2006 | archived news
The purpose of the “Unable to Authenticate” column is to make collectors aware of items that MEARS has deemed to not be as it was represented. Recently we were asked to supply an opinion on a baseball purported to be a Babe Ruth HR baseball from the 1922 season. Our...
