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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Memorabilia: How much is too much to Spend?

By Mark Turgeon

If you have spent your life trying to find that perfect, exact item that will complete your memorabilia collection, there might not be a price on your success. However, unless you're a millionaire, you might not be able to afford a priceless endeavor such as this.

Fortunately for you, there is a whole new niche for those collectors who want to sell their stuff, but don't have to charge top dollar at various trade shows and through other methods of advertising. Welcome to the internet age, where anything you could fathom is bought and sold online daily.

Having a hobby brings great enjoyment to ones soul, but when you start to spend money that you dont have, to buy that particular memorabilia piece and risk putting your financials in jeopardy, the hobby becomes unhealthy.

One way to build a healthy collection of memorabilia is to start small, and with what you can afford. If you want to spend $20 on that autographed CD, go ahead. Just don't spend money that you need on something that you want.

It does not matter how much of a fan you are towards that celebrity, sports figure, or rock star and risk your financial securities for that particular memorabilia collectible. You can find plenty affordable small end memorabilia collectibles online, especially websites such as eBay and Craigslist.

An example of small end memorabilia items include posters, photographs, and books compared to higher end items such as guitars, baseball bats, and jerseys. No matter what you are looking for Google and Yahoo will help you narrow down your searches through the online community.

How you find and purchase these items is up to you. There are plenty of sites for dealers and specialized brokers, where you can find guaranteed legitimate items, but you'll pay for the extra advantage of working with dealer or broker. Another great place to check is eBay and other auction sites, where you can find just about any memorabilia you desire.

Authentic memorabilia dealers do exist, but there are only a few for each niche in the autograph industry. Dont be afraid to ask these dealers questions and to verify the authenticity of the item. Collecting memorabilia is a great way to share your passion as long as you can afford it. - 18758

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