by MEARS | May 4, 2006 | archived news
One of the most important pieces of information that we at MEARS can render a client on any given game used item is the worksheet. This is like a used automobile 60-point checklist used in evaluating the item that has been submitted with the final grade based on this...
by MEARS | May 2, 2006 | archived news
While we where all told never to run with scissors, I for one am glad at least that collectors in years past did not let this edict from Mom deter them from using these tools of destruction to create some invaluable artifacts. I am referring to Baseball Scrapbooks....
by MEARS | May 2, 2006 | archived news
I thought I would take some time and keystrokes to share the Walter Johnson Jersey letter with you for a couple of reasons. First it is just a tremendous piece. Secondly, I would like to share some thoughts on this piece to highlight some aspects of the evaluation...
by MEARS | May 2, 2006 | archived news
Over the years, I have been afforded many “perks” associated with the various positions I have been in. The Army has permitted me all expense paid trips to Iraqi, Afghanistan, and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea. I would have to say that the one I enjoy most is...
by MEARS | Apr 20, 2006 | archived news
March 29, 2006 Introduction to collecting Muhammad Ali memorabilia… by Troy R. Kinunen Listed in the Guinness Book of World’s Records and the most famous man on earth, it is easy to understand how countless items of memorabilia have been produced to capture the life...
by MEARS | Apr 20, 2006 | archived news
Another topic I would like to devote some time to is the subject of patch collecting and its support to imagery analysis as they are related. The area I would like to highlight is their value as an object of known size. In many cases, the picture or image you are...
