samedi 24 septembre 2016

Searching For Sports Memorabilia Photos

By Patrick Baker


Many people enjoy buying and collecting rare or valuable items that are related to sport and famous players. A lot of items can fetch huge sums of money and they are sold across the world. If you are looking for sports memorabilia photos, there are various places where you can buy, and some care is needed before you make a final decision.

Collectors will purchase memorabilia for various reasons including personal pleasure or as a future investment. Pictures of world famous athletes, boxers and basketball players are on the market and you can also buy action shots of a game or event. Many of these photographs are extremely rare and expensive and others can be secured for a few dollars. The first thing you will need to do is find a reliable dealer and some care is needed.

One of the best places to buy photos from is a store that specializes in sporting collectibles. These shops will have a good stock and the staff will be on hand to advise and help you with your search and selection. When a store does not have what you are looking for they may be able to find the item for you from a colleague in the trade.

Another good place to buy rare and valuable photographs is an auction house that is holding a sports memorabilia sale. The lots will be listed and you can go along on the day and place your bids. The advantage of buying at auction is that the items are all checked for authenticity before they are entered into the sale.

You can also find many collectible specialists that trade on the internet and their web sites are full of useful information. You will need to spend some time browsing their pages of stock and most will have a search option which is helpful. Some caution is needed when you are making an online purchase as you will not be able to see the item.

It is also worth having a look at an online auction site and many will have pictures for sale. All of the items that are listed will be accompanied by color pictures and a detailed description and you can enter a bid or make an offer. If you have any questions about an item you are interested in you should email or message the seller and get some more information.

When you are buying items from the net you will also need to add the costs of postage onto the final order total. You will also need to ensure that your purchases are insured against loss or damage while they are in transit. If your sporting photo is worth a lot of money you will need to get in touch with a specialist insurance broker and get the piece covered for its full value.

A large number of the photos that are for sale will be signed by an individual or team and this may increase the value. On the other hand, if the picture is dedicated to a person, then this can make it less valuable. Always have an autograph verified and certified by an expert before you buy as there are many forgeries on the market.




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