by MEARS | Aug 7, 2011 | archived news
Just back from the National and it was a great show all the way around. Had a chance to meet many folks I have corresponded with for years but never met. Consignments were good and so where bat sales. I know folks are always looking for market data so is a quick recap...
by MEARS | Jul 30, 2011 | archived news
I recently acquired a style I have been after for a while; that being a “War Era” Yankees home flannel. This jersey not only fills a hole in my collection/reference library, but it also provides some insights into manufacturers characteristics that are helpful when...
by MEARS | Jul 18, 2011 | archived news
www.mearsonlineauctions.com In recent days, Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit home run ball has been the subject of much media attention. Recently estimated being valued at upwards of $250,000, the debate to keep or return the valuable relic has given talk shows hosts many...
by MEARS | Jul 14, 2011 | archived news
It was one of those phone calls that I just love to get. Troy phoned to say that a customer had jersey of a pre-War Hall of Famer that they needed done in two weeks. My questions; who’s the player and what’s the uniform? I always want to know this upfront because if I...
by MEARS | Jul 4, 2011 | archived news
MEARS is an acronym that stands for Memorabilia Evaluation and Research Services. In my mind, the words Evaluation and Research must go hand in hand. Nothing grates on me more than to see an evaluation or Letter of Opinion on an item that is simply a regurgitation of...
by MEARS | Jun 29, 2011 | archived news
Chapter 17-1965…In 1965, the tumult of the ’60’s thundered on. It often felt as though the warp and woof of the fabric of American culture was being torn asunder. The tearing was as diverse and divisive as “dropping out”, mass marches and murder…the mood of America...
