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Appraisal Event: What's Your Sports Memorabilia Worth, Millburn?

The Yogi Berra Museum will host an appraisal event for Essex County sports memorabilia collectors on Dec. 12.

Got some old baseball cards or a game-worn basketball jersey? Now’s your chance to find out just how expensive they really are.

Collectors of vintage sports memorabilia can learn more at “What’s It Worth?,” a special appraisal day to be held at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center on Saturday, Dec. 12, from noon to 4 p.m.

According to a release, John Brigandi of Brigandi Coins & Collectibles in New York City will appraise items and collectibles from visitors (with a limit of three items per person).

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The free appraisal is offered to all ticketed museum guests ($6 per adult, $4 per student).

According to a release, Brigandi Coins & Collectibles has been a family-owned-and-operated dealer of rare coins and collectibles since 1959. Brigandi has been featured as an expert in numerous media outlets and national broadcasts, including ESPN, Forbes, History Channel, YES Network, PBS and National Geographic.

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“As a family business of 55 years, now in its third generation, we are always interested in finding the right opportunities to help collectors and preserve the industry through fair appraisals,” said Brigandi. “We’re excited to see the one-of-a-kind collectibles that come through the Museum doors on December 12, along with the personal stories behind them.”

For more information, call the museum at (973) 655-2378, or visit www.yogiberramuseum.org.

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