Perry's Sports Collectibles

Sports cards used to be for children. They would buy packs for the gum, tape the cards to their walls and throw them in shoeboxes when they were done with them. Not too many people ever thought they would be valuable one day and probably wish they would have held on to their cards.

In the early 80s, card collecting became a very profitable hobby. Collectors were willing to pay big bucks for vintage cards and some dishonest individuals decided to capitalize on the demand for these cards. They started producing fake cards and selling them as Read the rest of this entry »

When you are searching for certain baseball cards, you might come across a few that have autographs and though this might catch your eye at first, how sure are you that the signature is legit? This is often the problem with things that are signed because anyone can emulate a signature and it is very difficult to figure out if the signature is real. One of the best ways to tell if it is fake is of course if you have seen the real signature and they look completely different. The problem is that there are Read the rest of this entry »

For those who collect baseball cards, getting the best cards, your favorite players, and the cards that are worth the most value, are generally what the collector is looking to do when purchasing new cards. So, if you are at a trade and collector show, where cards are being sold, if you want to ensure that you are not buying a fake card, there are a few things to consider before you buy. First off is the hologram, especially on the big name brands of the card Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve been watching a lot of nfl sports channel and it’s got you wondering what you own that may be valuable. If you’re thinking about trading in some of your sports memorabilia for some cold, hard cash, here are our suggestions on what’s typically the most valuable.
Jerseys from a winning year: If you’ve been sitting on a Braves 1991 World Series jersey all this time you may be waiting on a cash Read the rest of this entry »

Buy It Now Price: 124.99View Auction: Click HereSome players write baseball history on the field. Others choose to put pen to paper in more literal fashion. Jose Canseco has made headlines for both in the twenty five plus years since his big league debut, one of the most controversial and polarizing figures in the history of Major League Baseball. Take home a piece of history with this game worn Jose Canseco pinstriped jersey from his brief 2000 stint with the World Series Champion New York Yankees. Making just one appearance in the famed Subway Series, this is the very shirt off Canseco’s back, adorned with the slugger’s autograph and hand signed inscriptions “33″ and “2000 WSC.” This was the second of Canseco’s World Series rings, winning with the Athletics in the 1989 season. Elsewhere in collection of hardware, Canseco has also had to make room for 4 Silver Slugger Awards, an American League MVP, an AL Rookie of the Year crown and an AL Comeback Player of the Year award. Read the rest of this entry »

Buy it Now Price: 50,000Go to auction: Click HereAuction Ends: August 27, 2010Peyton Manning has arguably the most efficient brain to ever break down a defense in the National Football League. Now you can be the proud owner of the protective headgear that helped to safeguard Indianapolis’ most valuable natural resource from defensive ends and linebackers with heads full of steam. The helmet for auction was used during the 2003 season, his 6^th in the NFL, and was autographed in January of 2004. The item has been approved by the Upper Deck Authenticated Memorabilia Registration under their thorough and reliable 5-step authentication process, including a witness present at the signing. Read the rest of this entry »

Buy it now price: 129.00Go to auction: Click HereAuction ends: September 10, 2010Red Sox ace Jon Lester is one of the most inspiring stories in the already storied history of Red Sox baseball. This game used ball comes from his September, 13, 2009 start against the Tampa Bay Rays during which Lester delivered an inspired pitching performance in its own right. Cruising to 8 shutout innings, Lester extended his scoreless innings streak to 15, having gone 7 rounds in a zero run effort against the Cubs in his previous start. Lester picked up the win on both occasions, running his record to 13-7 through that point in the season, and lowering his already solid Earned Run Average to an exemplary 3.27. Lester issued only 2 hits to Rays hitters while striking out 7 and giving 3 a free pass. The ball itself has been DNA-authenticated by the Professional Sports Authenticator service, guaranteeing it was indeed used in this exact game and validating Jon Lester’s signature. A corresponding PSA/DNA sticker and certificate will be issued to the high-bidder along with the game ball, in order to verify this claim. Read the rest of this entry »

Buy it now price: 3,000Go to auction: Click HereAuction ends: August 29, 2010Derek Jeter may have to wait until a year or two after his final game to see his jersey retired to the Yankee Stadium honor roll, but in just a few short weeks his actual game worn jersey can be hanging in your home. This particular batting practice and spring training jersey was used by Jeter during the 1999 season, a year that ended with the Yankees defeating the Atlanta Braves to become World Series Champions. The jersey itself prominently features a 5 Joe DiMaggio memorial patch, as New York chose to honor the late Yankee Clipper, who passed away in early March of ’99. The item has been certified as authentic by Yankee-Steiner Collectibles, the official collectibles company of the New York Yankees. Read the rest of this entry »

Buy it now price: 8,999.99Go to auction: Click HereAuction ends: September 1, 2010Truly a who’s-who of Hall of Fame legends made famous by their exploits in the Boston area, these three chairs from the old Boston Garden, numbered 4 through 6, represent a slice of Beantown history. The 4 Chair is adorned with the signatures of Bruins greats including, Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Milt Schmidt, Johnny Bucyk, Terry O’Reilly, Cam Neely and Ray Bourque. The other two chairs form a collection of legendary Celtics players and coaches, signed by Bill Russell, Larry Bird, KC Jones, Sam Jones, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale, Cedric Maxwell, Jo Jo White, Dave Cowens, Don Nelson, Red Auerbach, Bob Cousy, Frank Ramsey, Jim Loscutoff, Bill Sharman, Tom Heinsohn, John Havlicek, Tom “Satch” Sanders and Ed Macauley. For any Boston fan, the on the court/ice exploits of these highly revered individuals need not be explained, as the Garden saw its share of performances for the record books over its 67-year history. Read the rest of this entry »

Buy it now price: 2,500.00Go to auction: Click HereAuction Ends: September 1, 2010For over a decade, Cowboys opponents feared seeing the 22 running towards them with a shoulder lowered, or as it usually ended up, running away from them towards the end zone only seconds later. With no need to strike fear into opposing linebackers and safety, this game used jersey can now adorn your living room, serving as the ideal centerpiece for a die hard Cowboys fan or a must-have addition to any collection of NFL memorabilia. This particular home jersey is from the 1990-1992 seasons, a time in which the Cowboys were just entering their pinnacle period of success, and Emmitt Smith quickly transitioned from a heralded rookie to NFL superstar. Read the rest of this entry »