Feature Story: Obama Sports Cards, Autographs Get Boost
Sports Collectors Daily -
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historical significance of Tuesday's election is obvious. The first
African-American to be elected President of the United States is a
momentous occasion in this country. As a result, eBayers are cashing
in on Obama memorabilia and autographs and realizing very high prices.
Earlier
this year, user beanbone blogged about Upper Deck's release of a
sub-set called Presidential Predictors featuring this year's candidates
for the oval office (click here to read the blog). This was just one of many such blogs highlighting the collectibilty of Presidential memorabilia. If you were one of the ones
who planned ahead and began to collect any of the Presidential Sports
Cards or autographs, now may be one of the best times to turn a profit.
As reported by Sports Collectors Daily on Wednesday, a 2008 Topps cut signature card (#2 of 15) sold for $3000. Topps Update
Obama Presidential Pick cards were moving briskly at $200-250. eTopps cards featuring the 44th President were selling for between $60 and
$100. A signed jersey, obtained by a supporter during the campaign
brought $1400.
If
you would like to see what your Presidential sports memorabila is
worth, try searching iTaggit's eBay Historical Value Estimator to see
the results of similar completed auctions. You may also want to keep
an eye on prices as we near innauguration day, as prices are sure to
spike at that time as well.
To read the full article from Sports Collectors Daily, click here.
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Featured Collector
 This
month, I am featuring user vielec's extensive collection of Football
Cards. This collection encompasses most teams and some great players
from the late 1970's. Browsing through this collection, I was most
struck by the grisly beards donned by many players in this era. You
just do not see beards like these on today's play-makers. This is a
really fun collection to look through, and I encourage any fans of
football or card collection to check it out. To do so, simply click here.
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Featured Items
 Mark McGwire 1999 Topps Commemorative Reprint #401
User: tcrabel
This
valuable reprint of Mark McGwire as a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic
Baseball team is a blast from the past. Mark looks young and lean,
wearing a snappy USA hat and jersey.
This card is in good condition and features McGwire in his Minor League days.
 Shaquille O'Neil
User: laurentgroup
This
is a great card from the 1997 Topps 40 set. It features Shaquille
O'Neil as a Los Angeles Laker, with great print quality and
presentation.
This card is in excellent condition.
 Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. Collector Dolls
User: india3
These collector dolls are of Dale Sr. and Jr. and are part of the Winner's Circle 50th Anniversary Boxed Set.
This item is for sale.
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