(To date, only signed game used items have eclipsed this lofty amount.)
The handprint was one of more than 800 items included in the auction event. Total sales from the Bill Mastro Collection in the
Legendary Auction's December sale came to just over $2.8 Million (With Buyers Premium) in prices realized. Highlights from the
sale include: "The Hand of George Herman Ruth" 1934 Signed Original Handprint ($222,000), Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig 1927
Barnstorming Advertising Poster-The Only Known Example ($78,000), Babe Ruth 1916-1922 H & B Game Used Bat ($75,000), Boston
Red Sox World Champions 1915 Panorama Featuring Babe Ruth ($57,000), Babe Ruth 1927 Signed Yankees Payroll Check Issued and
Cashed the Day of His 60th Home Run ($51,000), "Tour of Japan" 1934 Team Signed Ball (PSA/DNA NM-MT 8) with Original Tamazawa Box
($42,000), "Addie Joss Day" 1911 Panorama - PSA/DNA Authentic Type I ($42,000), Babe Ruth Signed Store Model Bat - PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10
($36,000), and many more. For complete auction results visit
www.legendaryauctions.com. Legendary Auctions is currently
taking consignments for their February 2011 auction. Click here
for more.
PSA SPOTLIGHT
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American Icon Autographs: A Signature Shangri-la in San Diego
Sean Jacoby has come a long way from his days as an aspiring professional wrestler. Today, he owns and operates one of the most
successful memorabilia companies in the hobby - American Icon Autographs. Dealing in a variety of items, including sports and
entertainment collectibles, Jacoby has built a substantial business and made a name for himself in the process. In the following
article, we get to know the man behind the company... a company that has become a leader in the world of autographs.
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EDITORIAL
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Market Slowdown versus Market Paralysis
While the economy limps along, it has been interesting to see how it has affected the hobby. There is no question that it has
made an impact on some areas of the market but, that said, it is also clear that collectors continue to buy. Unlike other industries
where the buying has come to a grinding halt, collectibles are still trading. In the following piece, Joe Orlando discusses how the
collectibles industry has persevered through difficult times.
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PSA SET REGISTRYSM SPOTLIGHT
Mr. Parkies - The Number One Current Finest 1955-56 Parkhurst Hockey Set
Parkhurst hockey cards from the 1950s are all extremely popular amongst collectors and they are, for the most part,
equally as tough for a host of reasons. In 1955, Parkhurst took the difficulty to the next level by including a colored border
along the bottom edge, an edge that reveals wear with the slightest touch. The set has many key cards of Hall of Famers like those
of Maurice Richard, a tough #1 card of Harry Lumley and the anchor of the set - the Jacques Plante rookie. The 79-card set also includes
a run of special cards to finish the set showcasing players in action and cards that pay tribute to specific hockey venues.
This year's winner for Best Vintage Hockey Set of the Year has a very impressive 7.83 GPA in this highly competitive category.
Click here to view this award-winning set.
The Set Registry family wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year!
Set Registry Special
All Sports and Non-Sports - $10 Per Card/5 day (approximate)/no minimum - cards valued under $500 each
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Visit the Set Registry News
page and learn which set composites have been recently added to the Registry and other Set Registry news.
Fun, informative, and sometimes controversial, the
PSA Set Registry Messageboard is the place to get involved with other collectors who are currently participating
in the Set Registry program or are just beginning.
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to chat on the Set Registry Messageboard.
The PSA Set Registry
is a work in progress and we invite your comments and ideas. Send your suggestions to
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PSA Q & A
Question:
What is the difference between a counterfeit card and a reprint card?
Answer:
The key difference between a counterfeit card and a reprint card is intent. A counterfeit card is created with the intent to
deceive people. The creator wants you to believe that the card is original and authentic. A reprint card is not made with the
intent to deceive. Reprints are generally made for the purpose of allowing people who cannot afford the real thing to own a
"copy" of the item. There is no malice behind the creation of a true reprint. That said, some people take reprints and try
to make them appear aged in order to pawn them off on unsuspecting buyers. So, in those cases, the creator of the reprint was not
malicious but the same cannot be said of the next person... the person who attempted to sell the item as authentic.
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COLLECTORS SURVEY
When a great athlete, who is already a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame, stays in the sport too long and their performance suffers, what best describes the impact on the value of their collectibles?
- The subpar performance has no impact on the value since they have already achieved Hall of Fame numbers
- The subpar performance has a minor impact on the value since they have already cemented their legacy
- The subpar performance has a major impact on the value because the poor ending to their career starts to tarnish their legacy
- The subpar performance destroys the value entirely and people forget the great athlete they were during their prime
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to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: 74% said that Abraham Lincoln's signature would be the non-sports autograph they would want most, value aside.
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December Collectors Club Special #1:
Sports & Non Sports Cards - from 1955 and Earlier - $5.00 per card - 25 Card Minimum Quantity Required
For Cards Valued Under $100 • For Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround is Approximately 45 Business Days
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PSA/DNA Special:
Any single signed cut or card sent in with a declared value of $150 or less is now only $15!
This Special is Valid for Sport & Non-Sport Autographs
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PSA Set Registry now links to Collectors Corner, click here.
Sports Cards and Tickets for Sale:
31,746 Cards for Sale Today valued at $5,570,209
Most Recent Listings:
1952 Topps 11 Phil Rizzuto PSA NM-MT 8...$5,995.00
1961 Fleer 16 Hal Greer PSA EX-MT+6.5...$100.00
1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Joe Acton Wrestler PSA EX 5...$80.00
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