The all American pastime is adorned with many products, services, and instructional opportunities for the learner, enthusiast, and the fans. The products that develop out of this sport range from memorabilia collecting, autographed items of equipment, and protective gear. Collecting memorabilia (i.e. cards, autographed bats, baseballs, etc.) give a warm fuzzy feeling by taking us to another time or special moment, making collecting baseball memorabilia worth it. Baseball is known not only as a sport but an American ideal maker; bringing families together and providing special moments that last forever. The feelings of the collector sometimes run as deep as the rival teams and players that appear on the cards or the name written on the side of the baseball bat. For the fan, baseball products are more than some inanimate objects that can be thrown in a corner and easily discarded. A well thought of baseball product could be that old baseball glove that you and Dad used to play catch. You wanted to hold onto it and pass down to your son, who for now; is just a twinkle in your eye. So baseball products hold a lot of sentimental value for many Americans.
When people begin to...