Flea markets, antique stores, Goodwill, etc..

[Ribbens]

Just found a Frank Leahy 10" bronze sculpture maquette ( small version ) by artist Jerry McKenna at an indoor flea market on Cape Cod for 120.00 and flipped for 1425.00. Deals are still there, happy hunting

[jcmtiger]

Yes,found many items at antique stores &
flea markets, but 70's, 80's, 90's , not anymore though

[Tripredacus]

Flea markets, rummage sales, sometimes garage sales... looking at vendors that sell "Ephemera" items. Photos, postcards, etc. Sometimes you can find something cool that way.

But in my experience, baseball items are not something I have yet run across. Just other things in the non-sports area. Like those tobacco cards with the birds on them.

Only one time I got lucky and found a tri-folder from ~1895. I had posted about it at that other network54 forum that doesn't seem to be around anymore.

[yanks87]

I grew up going to auctions and antique shops, my parents were collectors and then later, dealers. I still have luck from time to time on both. I picked up a '33 Goudey Ruth a couple years back at an auction for $325, which graded out at a 1.5. This last year I picked up a couple of 1940 Superman cards, more because I love the character, and loved the look of the cards. Turns out 1 of the 3 was the last card in the set, and the highest valued. I bought it on sale for $45, and it graded out at a 3. My dad, who is always hitting the shops just grabbed 8 E91a, b, and c series cards at $15 a pop. So the deals are still out there if you are looking for them, but it is getting harder and harder to find them.

[daves_resale_shop]

My best find to date. 1959 ted williams gamer compliments of a salisbury MA thrift shop

[Case12]

These days, the internet allows any flea market or antique dealer info on names and values. They also overprice anything old baseball. I am not even inclined to flip through thousands of postcards anymore. Balls signed are overpriced too - even if they don't know who it is. Flea markets are still some fun.

The catch of that statue is very awesome!!

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Ribbens

Just found a Frank Leahy 10" bronze sculpture maquette ( small version ) by artist Jerry McKenna at an indoor flea market on Cape Cod for 120.00 and flipped for 1425.00. Deals are still there, happy hunting

Wow. That's sweet.