The Real Cost of Shill Bidding by MEARS

This 1966 Eddie Mathews Atlanta Braves road jersey was offered in the MEARS December 2009 auction as Lot # 49 with an opening bid of $27,500. It did not receive a single bid. The jersey was then offered in the MEARS April 2010 auction as Lot # 40, but did not sell....

Profiles and Association Diagrams by MEARS

Over the years there has been one question, above all others that I am asked with increasing frequency. That question is “where do I think the fake flannels are coming from?” Before I begin to offer my thoughts on this, let me make a few things very clear: 1. The...

Hand Turned Bats? by MEARS

When you see the physical signs that a bat was at one time affixed to a lathe for turning, what does it tell you? These are some of the responses I have been provided with or have read: “This is likely a gamer because of the hand turned knob.” “This is a professional...

Vintage Brew Volume 3 By Paul Tenpenny

This diminutive Brewer, inch for inch, pound for pound, proved to be a “Mighty Mite” for Milwaukee “Dinty” Dennis John Gearin By Paul Tenpenny (Tencentz@aol.com) Copyright 2010 Tencentzports Reprinted with permission of the Author Dennis John...

Sizing Up Billy Williams by MEARS

I always enjoy hearing from readers, especially those who are good enough to identify themselves and share a story. “Dear Dave, I really enjoyed your article on the Ernie Banks bat. I grew up in Oswego, Illinois and the memories of going to Wrigley Field with my dad...