by MEARS | Apr 26, 2008 | archived news
Bushing Mail Bag Q. My father has three old Louisville Bats and is attempting to find out their age. Here is what is printed on the barrel of each. J F Hillerich&Sons Co Professional League NO. 18 Louisville Slugger 40 DB Hillerich&Bradsby Co Louisville...
by MEARS | Apr 24, 2008 | archived news
With the bidding taking place for the current REA auction, I have been asked my thoughts on numerous items offered in the sale. With all of the great bats and jerseys being auctioned, one item keeps rising to the top of the question pile. The item is LOT 1524:...
by MEARS | Apr 23, 2008 | archived news
TWO STYLES…TWO YEARS…NO MLB WEAR Every once in a while, a MLB team will create a style for their players to wear, but, for unknown reasons, that team didn’t get to wear them…two examples to follow. 1980 Expos road: What the Expos wore on the...
by MEARS | Apr 23, 2008 | archived news
I am often asked what my opinions are as they pertain to store model bats given that so much attention is paid to game used or game model bats and because of their (store model bats) relatively low value, most big auction houses, if they offer them at all, will either...
by MEARS | Apr 23, 2008 | archived news
As a follow up to the story about the Christy Mathewson Jersey that had originally sold in a REA auction in 2000. Our client had read about the jersey and its history and contacted me to help him acquire the jersey from the current owner. This done, I did more...
by MEARS | Apr 22, 2008 | archived news
Last week MEARS was exhibiting at the 2008 PCCE conference. It was a new concept attempting to present the hobby in an upscale manner while allowing collectors very close interaction with dealers, auctions houses, and authenticators. Panel discussions were hosted...
