There are many factors that compel us to acquire sports memorabilia. For some, it is a deep love, often developed from early childhood, for a favorite team or sport. For others, it is the desire to celebrate athletic triumph and supreme skill. Others see collecting as a unique mode of financial investment. And for many, it is a combination of all of the above.  

Regardless of the value, there are some simple steps all collectors must follow to protect their memorabilia for furture generations. To preserve your collection, we recommend you review the advice in our Caring for Sports Memorabilia issue of the AXA ART Collection Management Series.

Above: T206 American Tobacco Cards, 1909-1911. Image courtesy of James Mallinson.

This announcement is advisory in nature and is provided for informational purposes only. It is offered as a resource to be used by insurance advisors and insureds in maintaining an appropriate loss prevention program. No liability of any kind is assumed by AXA Art Insurance Corporation by reason of the information contained in this announcement.