by MEARS | May 10, 2009 | archived news
WHAT WERE THE WHITE SOX DOING? In the 1960s, the Chicago White Sox were owned by a money-challenged owner who cared deeply (Bill Veeck) and money-challenged owners who didn’t care as much (the Allyn Family). What is to follow is a recap of some of the uniform...
by MEARS | May 10, 2009 | archived news
I was surprised at the number of e-mails and questions that have come from both the article and board post on markets and market analysis. Many of the questions and comments have centered on my statements and thoughts that meaningful market analysis is more than just...
by MEARS | May 3, 2009 | archived news
Over the past year, a hot topic has consistently been the nature or state of the game used memorabilia market. I have never been a dealer, but have been in tune with prices since they effect what I purchase for own collection. Since I began my association with MEARS,...
by MEARS | Apr 30, 2009 | archived news
In response to a question about a mid 1970s Wilson jersey of a Hall of Famer that featured what appeared to be a trimmed tag under the manufacturer’s label, I thought this would be a great opportunity to put my digital microscope to work. The collector was concerned...
by MEARS | Apr 26, 2009 | archived news
I was recently asked why I have always had such an issue with an auction house having undisclosed reserves as well as their bidding on lots on behalf of the bidder in order to work towards that undisclosed figure. The prevailing counter argument seems to be that no...
by MEARS | Apr 22, 2009 | archived news
Not much here is the way of text, but I really wanted to share my new toy with you. I have been using a lighted magnifying lamp to do my work for some time, but have always found it lacking for two reasons. First of all was the level of magnification. Secondly was the...
