Famous Sporting Items that have been Pawned

Sporting goods that are pawned in most recent times are items like fishing rods, camping equipment, knives, paintball guns, helmets, bats, and more. But sporting memorabilia can also contain a lot of value which is why pawning and selling famous sporting goods has become popular in the last ten years.

Whether passed down in family generations or came across in the attic after a big house move, you may have some very rare sporting goods in your home that you can trade in for cash. TV shows like American show ‘Pawn Stars’ have highlighted the importance of trading in sports cards or memorabilia, which can create a unique experience. Keep reading for more to find out the most famous goods that have been pawned over the years from around the world but also more about the newfound excitement for trading sporting items.

Pawning Sporting Items

Jeremy Brown, the sports card and memorabilia expert for the TV show ‘Pawn Stars’ and a Las Vegas memorabilia shop owner, says: “Just because it’s rare doesn’t mean it’s valuable, it’s only worth what somebody is gonna pay for it.” But he says it's always worth a try to see how much value is behind the item! The main fact is that sports fans are dedicated to their teams, they have favourite players, and many follow the team’s triumphs and players' careers celebrating victories and achievements. This is why wanting to own a piece of that famous sporting history is a fantasy of many sports enthusiasts.

Sports memorabilia and goods can range from the lower end to the more expensive end. A lot of sporting memorabilia becomes high in value over time due to its rarity and history behind the item. Other popular items in sports memorabilia are noticeably ‘game-used’ items. Game used can refer to an item worn during a game or by a player on the bench.

Famous Goods That Have Been Pawned

  1. Items such as John L. Sullivan and Jack Johnson fight posters have sold for £800.

  2. Kobe Bryant Signed Game Towel - LA Lakers Basketball for £1,000

  3. Jim Beam Mint 400 Decanter for £33,000

  4. 49ers Roger Craig Autographed Jersey for £500,000

  5. 1983 Los Angeles Raiders Super Bowl Ring for £71,000

  6. Pre-framed Lionel Messi Signed Fc Barcelona 2019-20 Home Shirt - Number 10 Premium Framed for £600

  7. Australia Squad Signed Rugby Away Shirt - World Cup 2015 for £250

  8. Jessica Ennis-hill Signed London 2012 Olympic Hurdle for £3000

  9. Ryder Cup Team Signed Photo Mount - The European Ryder Cup Team 2008 for £1000

  10. Framed Carl Fogarty Signed Photo - Foggy for £110

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