robert lifson's collectibles blogThe purpose of this blog is modest: to share and archive some fun stories and hobby history as time permits (some of which might otherwise be lost, and which many years from now my kids or grandkids or a new generation of collectors might enjoy seeing), to picture and comment on collectibles (ranging from baseball cards and political memorabilia to civil rights memorabilia and art collectibles etc), comment on collectibles-related events I find interesting, and anything else that comes to mind!
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FREE OLD BASEBALL CARDS FOR KIDS OFFER
Robert lifson // 9.27.2023If you’re a kid, or an adult who knows a kid who you’d like to give some old baseball cards, send me an address and I’ll send an envelope with a group of old cards. I don’t have an unlimited supply but I’ve got a bunch and I’d much rather plant seeds of future hobby interest and make some youngsters happy than sell them (or have these cards sit in a closet forever).
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ABOUT MERobert Edward Lifson is a nationally recognized baseball card expert, dealer, and auctioneer (founder of Robert Edward Auctions). He is a life-long collector and researcher who for the past 50 years has been on the front lines of promoting progress in the hobby and has had a great positive impact on increasing the collective knowledge of the field for the benefit of all. Over the years he has bought, sold, or represented the buyers and sellers in the transactions of over 20 T206 Wagners, 8 1914 Baltimore Ruth Rookie Cards (only 10 exist), and virtually every rare and valuable baseball card in existence. He has personally handled the sale of literally hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cards and memorabilia and helped to assemble some of the greatest collections in the world. Of all his hobby-related activities, Robert Lifson is most proud of his longstanding role as an activist who has worked extensively as an expert consultant, formally and informally, with numerous law enforcement agencies including the FBI, The Justice Department (including testifying for the Federal Government as an expert witness regarding the value and authenticity of baseball cards), The Secret Service, and The U.S. Postal Service, spanning four decades and counting. Perhaps most important, in addition to a wonderful family who is constantly asking him to do things, he has a very cute Miniature Schnauzer named Sugar Plum who follows him everywhere. |
