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  We’ve all seen or heard about people who take their beloved finds or family heirlooms to a gathering of the wonderful PBS series Antiques Roadshow and unexpectedly learn their collectible is indeed worth more than they ever imagined!

  Some collectors have discovered that an obscure painting, an old vase, print, baseball card, a piece of unusual glassware or a toy is worth thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands of dollars. That is truly a bit of icing on the cake, but it’s not really the primary reason for becoming a collector. If you really want to do it, keep in mind the reason most collectors become avid, even professional collectors (and the key to being a highly successful collector) is having a love of the hunt and a special delight in the object itself.

  Certainly there are those who trek to Antiques Roadshow who are disappointed to find out they have something that is not quite so old or valuable or even authentic, but many people are simply curious, as well as a little bit hopeful. So if the item is beloved and cherished, has a bit of family history attached to it, why should it matter what dollar value is pronounced by others?

  And yet, what usually starts as a passion can indeed become a worthwhile financial investment with increased value as others become more informed about the special qualities of vintage and retro objects which are no longer made and which become more scarce with time.

  The most important point to remember about collecting is to search for those items you really enjoy having around you; things you enjoy looking at and looking for. Why collect something if you don’t have a true sense of passion and appreciation for what you spend your precious time and money on?

  So remember: first, passion and appreciation, if not downright love and affection. Then you can begin to learn about what has value now and more likely, what may gain value in the future.

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Nike Team Canada Vintage 1920 Wayne Gretzky Autographed Jersey

During the 2004 World Cup tournament Team Canada wore these 1920 vintage jerseys. This authentic jersey is part of the NIKE(r) V-Series and has been signed by Wayne Gretzky on the front under the NIKE(r) swoosh. The back of the officially licensed jersey reads CANADA 99. Certified by Great North Road.

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