Beginner Sports Memorabilia Collector?

If you are looking to start compiling a collection of sports memorabilia it can be hard to know where to start

. Maybe you are a sports fanatic and are looking to make collecting a hobby or perhaps you want to make a collecting work in your favour financially, well both are possible! Collecting sports memorabilia takes a great deal of time and effort and can be a very pleasurable pastime. Sports memorabilia is big business nowadays and selling a collection for a profit is something that lots of people do.

First things first, you need to decide on what you want to collect. For some people this may be a no-brainer. If you have a favourite team then you can simply collect memorabilia associated with them. But you may want to narrow your collection down to one player or athlete or to a specific time period. You will also need to decide what sort of memorabilia you want to collect. You may want to just collect programs, tickets and posters, or you may decide to collect sports equipment such as balls, flags or shirts.

Looking at what you have already got may help you decide on what to ultimately collect. It may be that over the years you have collected little bits and pieces of memorabilia such as a football shirt, a cap or a signed program. These pieces could be the beginning of your collection!

Now that you have decided on the focus of your collection you can start to add pieces to it. The best resource you can use to find memorabilia is the internet. You can use online auction sites such as eBay to find rare and unique pieces of memorabilia. When buying things off the internet you should always be aware of fake memorabilia and how to spot it. Make sure that all items come with a certificate of authenticity and you can ask the seller for a history of the item as well to prove its legitimacy. You may also want to attend sporting events and matches for an opportunity to get things signed in person. You should also be on the lookout for memorabilia at car-boot sales, garage sales and charity shops. This will require a lot of effort on your part to find rare pieces but is worth it as the prices will generally be lower. You can also buy online from memorabilia sites.

Now that you have begun to build up a collection of sports memorabilia you need to consider where to display it. You may have a spare room where you can keep your collection of you may need to clear a wall, a top of a dresser or some shelves so that you can accommodate your collection. You should make sure that your collection is kept away from direct sunlight and moisture as this could cause damage and affect the value of the collection.

You may continue to collect for the rest of your life and keep adding pieces every now and again and after a while you will have a growing collection. You may decide at some point to sell your collection but it entirely depends on what you have collected and the size and quality of your collection as to whether it is worth anything.

If you are looking to add to your collection or maybe you are starting a collection from scratch then why not visit Genuine Memorabilias website and have a look through the extensive catalogue of 100% genuine memorabilia. The collection covers a whole range off areas as well as sports memorabilia so you are sure to find something of interest! To see more click here!

by: Suzlar

POST COMMENT

Avoid Fake Sports Memorabilia With This Short Guide! How To Buy Sports Memorabilia On Ebay. Transport Guidelines Relative To Deaps Or Pleasant Trips On Flights For Baltimore Make Some Money When You Recycle Blackberries Recycle Laptops for the Environment and Money Transport Movers Choosing the Right Website for Your Sports Picks Live Tv Sports Stream Information on Best Selling NFL Sports Jerseys Warming Up Before Playing Sports Or Exercise Recycled Business Cards - Save Some Trees Transport Hints About Special Reductions And Smooth Routes On Embarking Planes For Baltimore Steps On How To Search Cheap Fort Lauderdale Air Transportation Tailor Made Young Professionals Hone