Ott Jersey, Jim Brown ROY Trophy Among Gems in Grey Flannel Auction

May 24, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Unique sports awards and Hall of Famers’ game-worn jerseys lead Grey Flannel’s June 5 Summer Games Auction, with highlights including: 1947 Mel Ott Giants jersey, Jim Brown Rookie of the Year Trophy and Larry Holmes Heavyweight World Championship Belt. Read More

Grey Flannel to Offer 1964 Corked Mickey Mantle Bat in June Auction

May 3, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The rumors were out there that Mickey Mantle used a corked bat sometime in his career, but no bat surfaced with such evidence to date. Now Grey Flannel is offering a 1964 gamer from Mantle that has x-ray proof it was a corked bat. Read More

Forging the Big Three: DiMaggio, Mantle, Williams

April 22, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The signing habits of Mantle, Williams and DiMaggio on the show circuit and with memorabilia companies was all forgers needed to have a “story” as to why they would be in possession of hundreds of signed photos, for instance, of these superstar players – none of which were genuine. Read More

1953 Topps: Up Close and Personal

April 18, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Attention to detail, three major stars and “chase” cards proved to be a winning formula for Topps in its battle with Bowman in 1953. The portrait artwork is another high selling point for this set. Read More

How To Trick People and Get Away With It: The Art and Craft of the Forger

April 9, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The art of autograph forgery isn’t limited to simply placing a signatures on an item. As ‘Operation Bullpen’ author Kevin Nelson details, forgers were craftsman who did their homework to deceive collectors, playing on an appearance of vintage to sway buyers. Read More

Securing the Work of Robert Creamer

April 3, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

SCD columnist remembers Robert Creamer, the famed author who didn’t realize the value and importance of his own work. Read how a stop at a fundraiser led to a lasting relationship. Read More

Pasteboard Pearls on Display (And Up for Bids, Too)

March 5, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

T206 Walter Johnson PSA 8, 1957 Topps Ted Williams PSA 9 among high-grade singles offered by Greg Bussineau. Plus a great set break of 1938′s Horrors of War. Read More

Barry T. Malkin Headlines Current Huggins and Scott Auction

January 30, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Goudey sets, Gold Borders, Cap Anson letters, multi-signed programs Eddie Yost jersey and hundreds of other lots are featured in the current Huggins and Scott auction that ends Feb. 7. Read More

Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley Head List of Most Forged Signatures

December 28, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

PSA/DNA sees hundreds of signed items on a daily basis, so they know what counterfeiters and the unaware are trying to pass into the marketplace. The company has released the Top 5 sports and celebrity signatures who are most likely to end up in the “not good” category. Read More

Greg Bussineau Wraps Up 2012 With a $1.1 Million Sale

December 18, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Greg Bussineau wrapped up 2012 with a $1.1 million sale that featured high prices for rare singles, complete sets and key cards needed for those PSA Set Registry sets. Read More

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