Anyone else drift into memorabilia?

[Belfast1933]

image.jpgI find myself drifting from my card quests from time to time to pick up great, vintage memorabilia - old newspapers, weekly magazines, ads, etc with great cover art AND vintage stories (and advertisements - often very cringy by today’s standards!)

There are a few dealers who specialize in this but I wonder if anyone has had luck finding items like this more directly… antique shops, flea markets (do these still exist??), etc.

Even when I buy from dealers, the prices are compatibly quite affordable vs. cards - clearly the demand for cards far outweighs the paper items.

Live to hear your experiences.

And here is a recent pick up I had at a local show - nothing like a young Ted alongside a pin up girl… and that back page ad? Epic!

Jeff

[Belfast1933]

Oops, missed the cover image…

[mrreality68]

As prices went up and as cards I wanted getting harder to get I picked up a few over last 18 months or so

[jethrod3]

I believe publications are the next frontier. This includes programs and scorecards...especially as more TPG companies join the ranks to put a numeric figure on them and slab them.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by jethrod3

...especially as more TPG companies join the ranks to put a numeric figure on them and slab them.

And make them unreadable...

[boneheadandrube]

I have some

1886 Spalding Guide.jpg
1912 Reach Baseball Goods.jpg
1913 Reach Baseball Catalog.jpg

[jethrod3]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

And make them unreadable...

True, for those that choose to go that way.

[todeen]

My most recent pickup from a new board member: Wheaties Lou Gehrig ad. When it arrives, I will share their username and a positive transaction. It's rounding out my Gehrig collection. Also, I own the Famous Sluggers Yearbook, but this isn't my photo as mine is packed away right now.

I also collect other magazines, pulp fiction, programs, etc.

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[quitcrab]

A few stars of the game!

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[quitcrab]

Let’s go Mets

[Exhibitman]

For longer and far more than I care to admit...

[BeanTown]

That’s a huge YES. This is one of my favorite items.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

That’s a huge YES. This is one of my favorite items.

agreed those are very cool pieces and amazed that some would survive

[Jay Wolt]

I love memorabilia, it's great to add companion pieces to the cards

Here's an autograph of Arlie Latham w/ his N284 Buchner
& a back of a Toots Shore NYC menu, loaded w/ HOF'ers except Arlie & Toots

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by jethrod3

I believe publications are the next frontier. This includes programs and scorecards...especially as more TPG companies join the ranks to put a numeric figure on them and slab them.

I've already seen Heritage offer slabbed copies of Sports Illustrated.

[jethrod3]

Originally Posted by Gary Dunaier

I've already seen Heritage offer slabbed copies of Sports Illustrated.

Yes, I seem to remember that too!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

As prices went up and as cards I wanted getting harder to get I picked up a few over last 18 months or so

Those catalogs are off-the-charts gorgeous, Jeff!