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Expertise
I can answer questions about Baseball, Basketball, Hockey and Football cards printed before 1980. Also I can answer some questions about pre-1980 Sports Memorabilia, autographs, and Unlimited Hydroplane racing and memorabilia. I also can answer questions about pathological collecting and hoarding. And questions about liquidating collections and hoards.
Experience in the area
My brother and myself have been dealers and price setters in antiques, sport cards, Unlimited Hydroplane racing and local Pacific Northwest sports cards and memorabilia. We were owners of University Trading Co. and U-Trading Cards (In Seattle Washington) from 1980 until retirement in 2006. 35 years of experience as consultant with medical professionals for compulsive behavior and collecting. 20 years experience as consultant for insurance companies specializing in collectibles and sports memorabilia.
Organizations
Washington State Sports Collectors Association
Publications
Pricing information on Baseball cards, Basketball card and Football cards was supplied to Jim Beckett by myself and my brother for inclusion in his price guides.
Education/Credentials
I have made hundreds of thousands of deals in the collecting field. And in so doing I have made lots of mistakes. I remember some of my good deals and all of my mistakes. General Education: St. Martins University 1979, University of Washington 1983, Ho Chi Minh University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Michael | 04/30/12 | 5 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the reply. |
| david | 04/27/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | fast response and great information, Awesome expert |
| Joe | 03/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help and timely response |
| christine | 03/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
| Joel | 03/23/12 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Bob Livingston
2012-05-22 Old Tiger Stadium "rain check" tickets:
Karen, You have a very rare item. Not expensive, but rare. These were given out very seldom and were meant to be "cashed in" for new tickets. At that time they took the rain check back. Your rain check
2012-05-04 autographed Derrick Thomas cards:
Chris, Various Derrick Thomas that are autographed would have different values. From under $10 to over $100. An average card with an average quality signature might sell for between $20 and $30. If
2012-04-25 Michael jordan 24kt card:
David, I still do not know who "24k collectibles" are but the card looks like an upper deck with overprint on it. A low quality overprint at that. I would not think it is worth very much, but for real
2012-04-20 Michael jordan 24kt card:
David, This card is a bit new for me. I have never actually seen this exact card. But in general most of the "special" cards from the 80's 90's and newer have had precipitous drops in value from when
2012-03-28 Ripken STAR SET:
The rarity of the sets is very high. In general the Star Co. produced all of their sets in relatively low quantities. This is incidental to the value of the sets. The value is a function of rarity and
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