by MEARS | Dec 19, 2010 | archived news
Lake Oscawana left a lasting impression on Ty Cobb. Although the exact circumstances of his allure for the vacation destination have been lost to time, the day was special enough to be commemorated with a very personal gift. That gift has been in the consignor’s...
by MEARS | Dec 17, 2010 | archived news
Soon after the first of the year the airwaves will be alive with commercials for products and services enabling you to shed those unwanted pounds. With that in mind, let’s begin the discussion weight loss a bit early. Back in May of 2008, I published an article titled...
by MEARS | Dec 10, 2010 | archived news
Please be advised that if you are offered a 1976 Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds Road jersey by Mr. Greg Walker, the jersey WILL NOT come with a MEARS LOO or a grade of A10. On 9 December 2010, Mr. Walker provided images of his 1976 Pete Rose road jersey along with images...
by MEARS | Nov 28, 2010 | archived news
“Number change when the jersey was sent down to the minors.” That’s a phrase I hate to read in auction decsriptions, but not for the reasons you might think. While I always like to find flannels in all original condition, what upsets me is this standard disclaimer is...
by MEARS | Nov 25, 2010 | archived news
There is a jersey at auction right now that I would just love to have. It is Lot #4538 and it’s a 1952 St. Louis Browns jersey. While I don’t think it can be considered a gamer for the reasons listed below, it is a rare style and the last of Brownie roads. For those...
by MEARS | Nov 14, 2010 | archived news
I suspect there are a number of you who still remember black & white television and tests of the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS). The EBS was intended to serve as a vehicle by which the government could communicate National emergency information to the nation...
