IABear
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Anyone have any sports memorabilia stores that they would recommend? Either online or actual stores? I’m looking for some bears gear to finish my man cave. Any input is appreciated.
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There's always Ebay. Just check the coa
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My favorite teams
Ultimate Autographs is a cool place.
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Even COA's can be fudged.
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Not sure what area you are from, but I was at some sports memorabilia store out in Morton Grove a few months ago that had some pretty cool vintage stuff. I live near Hyde Park and its only about a 30 minute drive from here.
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I operate one out of my mom’s basement called Real Fanz Collektablez.
I’ll sell you a pair of Jonathon Bostic’s reading glasses for $100.00 plus shipping.
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I’ll sell you a pair of Jonathon Bostic’s reading glasses for $100.00 plus shipping.
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https://nypost.com/2000/04/13/90-percent-of-sports-collectibles-may-be-fake-fed-prosecutor/
“The sports-memorabilia business is so bad that it is no longer a question of ‘let the buyer beware,’ but, rather, let the buyer have their head examined,” said Phillip Halpern, an assistant U.S. attorney in San Diego.
“At least half – and as much as 90 percent – of the sports-memorabilia business is counterfeit,” Halpern. “People shouldn’t question whether the item they purchase is fake – but whether they can actually go out and purchase a real one.”
“The sports-memorabilia business is so bad that it is no longer a question of ‘let the buyer beware,’ but, rather, let the buyer have their head examined,” said Phillip Halpern, an assistant U.S. attorney in San Diego.
“At least half – and as much as 90 percent – of the sports-memorabilia business is counterfeit,” Halpern. “People shouldn’t question whether the item they purchase is fake – but whether they can actually go out and purchase a real one.”
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Oh definitely. Lots of shady mf-ers in the hobby! Hence the "checking" part. They have registries on their sites, as long as its a reputable company (PSA/DNA or JSA). Do your due diligence and you're probably ok. But it is a risk any time you dont get it signed yourself.
