A Perfect Night for Baseball in NYC
There’s nothing like the electric atmosphere of Yankee Stadium, especially during a World Series Game 5! It was a thrill to be there with Gordon Smeaton, Tyler Barton, and Ken Seitel, fully immersed in the roar of the crowd! A huge thank you to Greg, Ray, and the MLB Auctions team for the tickets and […]
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey: a record-breaking auction
In a stunning display of sports memorabilia’s enduring value, Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey has shattered auction records, selling for $24.12 million. This iconic piece of baseball history, worn during Ruth’s famous “called shot,” has now become the most valuable piece of sports memorabilia ever sold. The legend of the ‘called shot’ During Game […]
The MLB is Live Streaming Baseball Card Unboxings
Building on the success of MLB Auctions, Major League Baseball has partnered with Commerce Dynamics to launch the official MLB Baseball Card Marketplace with full integration for auctions and direct purchases. The league is live streaming the unboxing of new cards on their Facebook page. For a sneak peek, watch the video of today’s unboxing here: The range of cards […]
How to Build an Online Auction Website: Tips from the experts
There are thousands (actually millions) of different online auction websites, shop sites, and marketplaces that each strive to service the needs of their users. When brainstorming on how to build an online auction website follow the 6 C’s to achieve the optimal online auction site! 1. Comprehend your buyers- Their goals, needs, and desires as they […]
Lower Starting Bids Result in Higher Value in Auctions
Results of the “Starting Low but Ending High: A Reversal of Anchoring Effects and Auctions” study in 2006 conducted by Gillian Ku et al showed that contrary to popular belief of “start high, end high” effects in individual and dyadic negotiations, when it comes to auctions, lower starting bids result in higher final prices. Three […]
5 Tips for a Successful Auction
Auctions are a great way to sell off unique memorabilia engage fans and customers and a great new revenue source. Here are five great tips for successful auctions and to keep your auctions fresh and user friendly. Great photos: It’s an easy tip to follow, but many people get it wrong. A great photo should […]
