Frame Hockey Jersey, A gift that is sure to knock the \"Red Sox\" off of any sports collector is a custom framed jersey. Collectors of framed jerseys don\'t always restrict their collecting to only one particular player or team. The choices of what jerseys to collect are endless. Pick your favorite current player, a classic Hall of Famer or a new hot rookie. Collectors often cross over and collect jerseys of athletes from a multitude of sports.
A quality custom framed jersey should be double matted and the overall frame size is usually 32x40 inches Frame Hockey Jersey or 36x48. The jersey should be hand pinned either vertically (generally baseball and basketball jerseys) or horizontally Frame Hockey Jersey (generally football and hockey jerseys) although space limitations on a wall vary so any jersey can be framed to the preference of the collector. Metal or wood frames are used and team colored matting makes a jersey a piece of art that literally pops off the wall and becomes the focal point of any room. Glass or plexi-glass can be used in the jersey frame but keep this one rule in mind when exhibiting any signed collectibles: \"sunlight is your enemy!\" Even UV protection doesn\'t prevent sunlight from damaging and discoloring items. Blinds, drapes or black out shades are a good way to protect your collectibles during daylight hours. The most important thing is to make sure that no sunlight comes into a room directly onto your jersey or any signed collectible.
Authenticity is #1 so don\'t be afraid to ask questions about when and where a jersey signing took place. You want to have a good feeling when you look up at your wall. Your local sports collectible store should be willing to answer your questions and educate you. A super good deal doesn\'t mean that the item is necessarily genuine. Provenance is #1 and there are many legitimate sellers with genuine collectibles that can also offer you what would be considered a good deal. Shop around for a solid source offering genuine autographed jerseys with quality framing. Contact your local sports collectibles store and ask them about their selection of custom framed jerseys. Most custom jersey frame jobs are priced between $250 and $400. Most custom framed jerseys are priced between $400 and $1000. Naturally there are some signed jerseys that are more expensive: Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Ted Williams, Lebron James, Kobe Brant, Pele and others.
When a sports fan receives a custom framed jersey as a gift it is something that they will have for the rest of their lives. They will display it with pride, look at it every day and probably pass it down as a family heirloom. A Frame Hockey Jersey professional might have a custom framed jersey displayed in their office as an \"ice breaker\" and \"conversation piece\". Some corporations have sports jerseys and memorabilia on display in their conference rooms. Many business usa custom framed jerseys as incentives and rewards to their outstanding employees. Make a big splash by giving a custom framed jersey as a gift this coming holiday season or any time of year.
Scott Allen is owner of Southbay Baseball Cards (a family owned business since 1986) and avid lifetime collector of vintage and modern sports cards as well as memorabilia.
