The term sports memorabilia usually refers to anything that can be directly connected to a sports event or personality. These items are generally gathered by the fans of the particular sport, athlete or team that the item signifies or by collectors who find value in the rarity time-value of these collectibles. "Sports memorabilia" often refers to autographed sports items as well. Sports memorabilia can either have a sentimental or monetary value to the collector. Lately the sports memorabilia market has broadened to include collectibles such as team gnomes and player bobbleheads.
It could be said that collecting sports memorabilia goes back to the first decades of the 20th century, when many people would collect baseballs from baseball games and many asked Babe Ruth for autographs. As years passed and many other sports stars joined their sports, memorabilia collectors also began to broaden their horizons. When the NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL began selling their jerseys in stores during the 1980s, jerseys became a hot item among sports memorabilia collectors. To wear what the player wears has tremendous appeal to collectors and they like to show off their pride boldly.
Adding an autograph to an item used in a particular game or by a particular star can increase or decrease the value of the item, depending on the situation. If the autograph has been personalized (i.e. "To Mark") the autograph devalues the item on the public market. Also, collectors put little value on autographed memorabilia that is sold without a certificate of authenticity. Several companies have developed systems to prove authenticity of game-used or autographed memorabilia, and collectors will generally seek out dealers that offer a lifetime, money-back, authenticity guarantee.
Since 1994, Collectibles of the Game has been the place to go for authentic autographed sports memorabilia and collectibles. We have conducted autograph signings with some of the biggest names in sports, including: Muhammad Ali, Peyton Manning, Joe Namath, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Pete Rose, Willie Mays, Barry Sanders, Joe Montana, and many more! Whether you're looking for a unique gift, a certified signature from your favorite athlete, a piece of game-used material, or the perfect display case in which to show off your favorite piece of memorabilia, Collectibles of the Game is the place. Our products include items that are officially licensed by the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA, and NASCAR. Every one of our autographed items has been witnessed and is unconditionally guaranteed to ensure its authenticity.
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