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Eventful Developments in Overlooked Event Memorabilia
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Eventful Developments in Overlooked Event Memorabilia

“A shoe is just a shoe until my son steps into it.” That line, improvised by Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan in AIR, is probably the most memorable one in the film. It’s also an incredibly astute characterization of the memorabilia market both at the time and even more so today.

Foul Play in the Taylor Swift Memorabilia Market: Shake it Off or Bow Out?
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Foul Play in the Taylor Swift Memorabilia Market: Shake it Off or Bow Out?

In our Guide to the Music Memorabilia Market, published last month, a recurring theme was the dominance of vintage artists relative to active acts more popular among Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Peachtree Provenance: Beyond the Prices Paid for Elton John’s Collection
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Peachtree Provenance: Beyond the Prices Paid for Elton John’s Collection

In a fusion of fashion, art, music, and memorabilia, the seminal sale of Sir Elton John’s treasure trove of iconic collectibles paid homage to the unique personality displayed by one of music’s most impactful figures.

Roaring Tours, Quiet Markets: Inside the Surprisingly Thin Modern Music Memorabilia Market
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Roaring Tours, Quiet Markets: Inside the Surprisingly Thin Modern Music Memorabilia Market

In our Guide to the Music Memorabilia Market, published last month, a recurring theme was the dominance of vintage artists relative to active acts more popular among Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Megadeth Memorabilia Auction
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Megadeth Memorabilia Auction

The Realest has opened its inaugural auction with a significant collection of Megadeth memorabilia on the block.

The Art of Collecting Musical Moments
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The Art of Collecting Musical Moments

Woodstock, the legendary 1969 music festival held in upstate New York, stands as an enduring symbol of the counterculture movement and one of the most impressive musical lineups ever assembled

Don’t Stop Me Now: Freddie Mercury’s Record Breaking Memorabilia Auction
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Don’t Stop Me Now: Freddie Mercury’s Record Breaking Memorabilia Auction

The Mercury collection reminds us that the value of art and collectibles often transcends standard valuation philosophy.

Skyrocketing Trading Cards
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Skyrocketing Trading Cards

The trading cards boom and the growing music collectibles demand

Authenticate and Elevate
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Authenticate and Elevate

How authentication standards propel (or hold back) memorabilia markets

Rock and Roll never forgets
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Rock and Roll never forgets

The music hasn’t stopped in Rock and Roll memorabilia market.