Cards to pennants and other memorabilia

[Mark70Z]

While I do like an occasional card or two I really enjoy the memorabilia side of the hobby. Also, the more you get into it the more items you find that are out there. I agree what others have said in regard to publications, pennants, etc., but I would also add at least a sign or stadium seat from one of your favorite stadiums as well. I really enjoy displaying the items picked up and you get to view them on a consistent basis.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

While I do like an occasional card or two I really enjoy the memorabilia side of the hobby. Also, the more you get into it the more items you find that are out there. I agree what others have said in regard to publications, pennants, etc., but I would also add at least a sign or stadium seat from one of your favorite stadiums as well. I really enjoy displaying the items picked up and you get to view them on a consistent basis.

And add game used and game worn items to the list, although it takes time to get to feel somewhat comfortable delving into that niche.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

And add game used and game worn items to the list, although it takes time to get to feel somewhat comfortable delving into that niche.

I actually do have a couple of game worn football items and would like to eventually have more.

By the way, thanks to everyone for the participation in this thread. It is a lot of fun for me. You guys are a good combination of knowledgeable and laid back. It is fun learning your collecting stories and outlooks. As we go through life, we all have the fingerprints of others all over us. I choose to think our collecting lives are no different.

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[Topnotchsy]

For years I only collected cards but more recently began buying other items and finding those much more interesting.

The bulk of my "non-card" collecting is in 2 areas:
1) Team signed baseballs from historic events/teams such the US Tours of Japan, Integration and WWII baseball.

2) Signed line-up cards - Every game each manager writes one along (with 2 carbon copies). It's a pretty unique idea linked to a very specific moment in baseball history, and one that seems to have a pretty limited following (thankfully).

In the word of memorabilia, there are so many different interesting directions one can pursue.

[perezfan]

This one was literally just listed on ebay (not my listing...)

Since you said you're interested in Chargers and AFL Pennants, I'm pasting the link...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/San-Diego-Ch...4AAOSwjDZYeSUQ

This is my personal favorite Chargers Pennant.

Here's another that's pretty nice...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/San-Diego-Ch...3D142244510959

Bittersweet, as they just confirmed their move to LA (BOO!) But hope this helps, none the less!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by perezfan

This one was literally just listed on ebay (not my listing...)

Since you said you're interested in Chargers and AFL Pennants, I'm pasting the link...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/San-Diego-Ch...4AAOSwjDZYeSUQ

This is my personal favorite Chargers Pennant.

Here's another that's pretty nice...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/San-Diego-Ch...3D142244510959

Bittersweet, as they just confirmed their move to LA (BOO!) But hope this helps, none the less!

Wow, those are nice! Thanks for seeing them.

I am an out of state Chargers fan, but feel for the fans in SD. I am concerned they aren't wanted in LA and detest the idea of rebranding.

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[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Wow, those are nice! Thanks for seeing them.

I am an out of state Chargers fan, but feel for the fans in SD. I am concerned they aren't wanted in LA and detest the idea of rebranding.

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As a lifelong Rams fan...Welcome back to L.A. May your first season in the City of Angels go as swimmingly as ours.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by perezfan

This one was literally just listed on ebay (not my listing...)

Since you said you're interested in Chargers and AFL Pennants, I'm pasting the link...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/San-Diego-Ch...4AAOSwjDZYeSUQ

This is my personal favorite Chargers Pennant.

Here's another that's pretty nice...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/San-Diego-Ch...3D142244510959

Bittersweet, as they just confirmed their move to LA (BOO!) But hope this helps, none the less!

Both are cool pennants and both can be had much cheaper than being asked for in those listings. I picked up the first one a while back for $60. The seller might want to add a "best offer" option if he wants to sell that any time soon...especially with the missing tip.

I'm surprised to see that one of that version recently sold for $350 though. It was in much better condition. But it's still not a $350 pennant. It wouldn't take you long to find one that could be had for less than $100.

The helmet pennant can be had for $50 or less most times.

This person got a pretty good deal, despite the small chunk missing by the tip...

http://r.ebay.com/y7DwcK

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

While I do like an occasional card or two I really enjoy the memorabilia side of the hobby. Also, the more you get into it the more items you find that are out there. I agree what others have said in regard to publications, pennants, etc., but I would also add at least a sign or stadium seat from one of your favorite stadiums as well. I really enjoy displaying the items picked up and you get to view them on a consistent basis.

Mark, I hadn't thought of stadium signage. That is a cool idea. One thing that appeals to me about the memorabilia side of things is that the items are actual, tangible stuff. Not that cards aren't but some memorabilia items just have an existence all their own in that they're aren't part of a set or listed in a price guide. In some circumstances, the pieces were actually part of the game/team/player.

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