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Meet WorthPoint’s Über-Collectors: Rob Bertrand, Sports Memorabilia (10/17/11)

Passion, energy, excitement. The thrill of the hunt. It seems that everyone infected with the collecting bug shares these same … More >>

Gus Wilson and One of His 100-Year-Old Decoys (11/11/10)

Recently I received a call from a woman who had a decoy she wanted more information on. A local … More >>

‘First’ is Definitely not ‘Worst’ when it Comes to Sports Memorabilia (5/17/10)

Eddie Gaedel, the first (and only) midget to play Major League Baseball.

Making general statements when it comes to collecting and investing in vintage sports memorabilia can be a little tricky at … More >>

Delaware River Decoys Differ from Their Coastal Brethren (11/23/09)

This John Blair, Jr. pintail that sold for $47,500 at Guyette and Schmidt’s July auction 2009. This price was achieved due to its very good condition plus very desirable provenance. The decoy was acquired from the Blair family in the 1980s. Photo courtesy of Guyette and Schmidt.

I recently wrote about the New Jersey decoys in general and of the coastal bays in particular (Hollow, Light-Weight Decoys … More >>

Hollow, Light-Weight Decoys Valued on the Jersey Coast and Delaware Valley (10/26/09)

Notice the area of attachment of the head to the body on this female Scaup by H.V. Shourds. The horizontal line where the two body halves are joined is obvious.

The distinctive style of coastal New Jersey decoys was shaped by the method of hunting used in the area. The … More >>

Display and Care of Your Decoy Collection (5/4/09)

These decoys are mounted on the wall using hand forged iron L brackets. The decoy on the left is a Mitchell Black Duck and the black and white decoy is an Eider from Maine. Also on the cypress board and batten wall is a Chelsea clock and barometer with a pewter collection on the shelf above.

Decoys were subjected to extremes of temperature and weather conditions in their working life. In your collection, keeping them away … More >>

Weekly News Roundup Feb. 9-Feb. 13, 2009 (2/9/09)
Headlines in the world of art, antiques and collectibles feature a French national monument returning to its homeland, disappointing contemporary … More >>

NBA All-Star Collectible Slam Dunks (2/6/09)
On Feb. 15, the greatest players in basketball will come together in Phoenix for a display of slam dunks, alley-oops … More >>

Weekly News Roundup Feb. 2-Feb. 6, 2009 (2/2/09)
From The New York Times: Dear Amish Diary: After Floods, Made a Quilt An Ephrata, Pa., auction of Amish diaries brought in … More >>

Big Ben or Kurt: Who Wins Collectibles Bowl? (1/30/09)
If six months ago you predicted Arizona Cardinals would be facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl, raise your … More >>

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