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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 5: Prices Realized List

This is the fifth in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service. [Read more…]

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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 4: Research Case Study

I thought I’d share some of my observations and research – work done leading up to the auction – in an effort to highlight some of the challenges and concerns in approaching the Stembridge Collection Auction. [Read more…]

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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 3: My Experiences & Observations at the Event

This is the third in my ongoing series (see News, Part 1, Part 2, Featured Interview Preview) of articles about the Little John’s Auction Service featuring the World Famous Stembridge Armory Collection.

This article focuses on my experiences participating in this live auction, my first as a bidder, in person. [Read more…]

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Featured Interview Preview: Joe Maddalena, Profiles in History – Stembridge Recap

This is a preview of my extensive interview with Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History.

The full interview will be posted some time in the next week or so, as well as a complimentary article featuring a pictorial preview of items upcoming in their next event, Hollywood Memorabilia Auction 28, in August.

Given the timeliness of the Stembridge auction event this past Tuesday, I thought I would share the portion of our discussion showcasing Mr. Maddalena’s views of the event and collecting real firearms. [Read more…]

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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 2: Star Wars Han Solo Blaster Excitement & Drama

This is the second in my ongoing series of articles about the Little John’s Auction Service featuring the World Famous Stembridge Armory Collection.

This article focuses on the sale of one of the top pieces of the auction, as well as my introduction to Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History, with a preview of my extensive interview with him which follows in the subsequent article, Featured Interview Preview: Joe Maddalena, Profiles in History – Stembridge Recap. [Read more…]