Check out the stamps on this envelope that was sent from Charleston to Columbia in 1850! During this time, the postal service operated on two tiers. One stamp was worth 5 cents – the fee to send the letter from Charleston to Columbia. The next stamp, worth 2 cents, would get the letter from the post office to the recipient. On October 3, this envelope will be actioned off by a New York auction house and is expected to bring in $20,000-$30,000! Check it out for yourself here.
Scott Cooper recently had more than $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia stolen from his garage in Phoenix. Some of the stolen items include a photo of the 1981 World Champion Boston Celtics, which was autographed by all players, a kid’s baseball glove signed by Cal Ripken Jr., and autographs from Barry Bonds, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, and more. Read more here.
We get it. Between the price tag of the item, storage, traveling to trade shows, and more, keeping up with your collection can be expensive. How can you save money while still doing what you love? Whether you’re a long-time coin collector or novice stamp or art collector, these tips from Bankrate can help you save!
Who knew that cleaning out your mother’s house could lead to the discovery of five 1952 Mickey Mantle cards? That’s exactly what happened to NJ brothers John and Ed, who had collected baseball cards when they were younger. In addition to the Mickey Mantle cards, two of which were recently sold for $230,000 combined, the brothers also had four 1952 Topps Jackie Robinsons! Check it out for yourself here.
You may want to think twice before taking that coin to the bank! Rare coins, classic books, military memorabilia, and childhood toys are just a few items that may be worth more than you could ever imagine. Next Avenue gives us ideas on what items to look for here.
The USPS recently paid tribute to WWI veterans with a new stamp that reads, “World War I: Turning the Tide.” According to Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, “The USPS has a history of memorializing significant historical events, and now we can add the WWI stamp to its impressive collection.” Read more here.
Marvel recently revealed the new “Conan the Barbarian” reprint collections, and you’re not going to want to miss this! The first two volumes of Conan Chronicles Epic Collection, a line of paperbacks reprinting Conan stories, will be released next February and April. Check out more details here.
Just because you may have missed San Diego Comic-Con doesn’t mean you have to miss out on seeing the awesome collectibles that were featured! DC Collectibles’ DC Animated Universe action figure line, NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, and Hot Toys’ diorama portraying the cockpit of Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon are just a few of the items you missed. Check them out for yourself here.
Heading to National Sports Collectors Convention? Don’t miss out on these must-have autographs from Jim Brown, Albert Pujols, Jim Thome, Ray Bourque, and more! You can check them all out here.
Be sure to stop by booth 2273 from Wednesday – Sunday and tell us about your collection. We can’t wait to see you there!
Are you looking to start a collection but don’t know where to start? According to Wise Bread, comic books, board games, video games, and Hot Wheels vehicles usually always become more valuable over time. One Hot Wheels vehicle could be worth $100,000! Read about the top 10 valuable collectibles here.
