This book was a breath of fresh air for me. While too much of life today is a haze of competing social and political disagreements, this book speaks to what has brought joy to us all for generations, sports. This author clearly has a reverence for sports, and shares his extensive knowledge of vast treasures to be had in sports memorabilia. Such great information to have, for a complete novice like myself, or a seasoned collector. Thank you Ryan, well done.

I highly recommend this book if you are into collecting and selling sports memorabilia or even just an avid sports fan. The amount of valuable information in here is priceless. Ryan is an expert in the sports memorabilia business and you will want to learn from him!

This book is a treasure trove of information and displays decades of industry experience and knowledge. As someone who is interested in alternative investments, I find this book invaluable. To have access to Ryan’s deep industry knowledge by simply reading this book is almost unheard of. I only wish I knew more of this stuff when I was younger. Sports memorabilia would have been a much larger part of my alternative investment portfolio. I highly recommend this book for all ages!

An Introduction to Sports Memorabilia” is a must-read for collectors or enthusiasts. The author provides a comprehensive guide on assessing the value of your collection and what to look for when making purchases. The book is well-written, easy to follow, and contains valuable information. It brought back many childhood memories for me. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting, this book is an excellent resource to help you make informed decisions and get the most out of your hobby.

Growing up, I was an avid baseball card collector. After seeing Dale Murphy of the Atlanta Braves play at Fulton County Stadium in 1988, I set out to collect every one of his cards. I still need to get there, but I still own books of his cards. Around that time, I was in one of the two local sports memorabilia shops in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and there it was a second-year Hank Aaron card! I dreamed about owning that card daily, and after a few years of odd jobs and discipline, I bought it. One of my prized possessions to…