by MEARS | Nov 17, 2009 | archived news
“Doc” Buckner was the Milwaukee Brewers much loved trainer. He died while on his way to join the team for spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1938. The Milwaukee Brewers mourned his passing, but over the years, the real loss has been our losing...
by MEARS | Nov 15, 2009 | archived news
Earlier this year I wrote a couple of articles about the memorabilia market and market values. Those articles focused on understanding what drives value and pricing. Please know up front this is NOT an article aimed at getting anyone to send anything into MEARS for...
by MEARS | Nov 9, 2009 | archived news
The big reasons I don’t write about modern jerseys includes the fact that I don’t collect them and very seldom offer opinions on them. The first reason is a matter of preference, and the second is a matter of practicality from a MEARS business perspective. With all...
by MEARS | Nov 8, 2009 | archived news
Vintage pre-war flannel pants are interesting in their own right, and in my opinion, undervalued. Part of this may be do to the fact that the opinions offered on them is often cursory and with no real value added. When the quality of the work is poor, there is more in...
by MEARS | Oct 31, 2009 | archived news
Once again I will spend some time talking about the recent auction. Folks remain curious as to my reasons and approach for covering the things I do. Both are very simple. I only want to be associated and involved in an organization that I have trust and confidence in....
by MEARS | Oct 28, 2009 | archived news
In the weeks to come you will read a couple of articles/opinions I wrote on flannel jerseys, that among other things, had problematic issues associated with the fabric. As a prelude to those articles, I thought it would be worthwhile to spend some time talking about...
