Hockey Memorabilia

Fans and collectors can find hockey memorabilia from almost every era of the sport--from authentic jerseys featuring the names of Gretzky and Messier to pucks used in games that Howe and Clarke played in. Unlike gear from sports like football, basketball, and baseball, much of the best hockey memorabilia is hard to come by.Generally, most athletic stores in the U.S. (at least those in the South and West) do not carry an array of hockey memorabilia. This means that collectors will be much better off working with someone who deals specifically in hockey items. When you find a seller, you will usually find that he has items that are not available in any store.Some of the most sought-after pieces for many collectors are old tickets. People have paid hundreds of dollars for tickets from famous Stanley Cup matches or even for games that resonated on a more personal level. You can, however, find tickets from some great games in the not-so-distant past at relatively low prices. If either a program or a set of tickets is autographed, however, the price range will vary depending on who the signature belongs to.Along with tickets, some dealers also carry old programs. In many cases, you can find these two items displayed together. Even if items are displayed, you will want to fully assess their condition before you commit to a price. While a wood and glass box can fend off deterioration, there is a chance that the items have only been protected for a very short time and that they have already undergone substantial wear and tear.