Significance of Wealth

Authentication Matters: The $30 Million Babe Ruth Jersey (Ep 6)

Episode Summary

Join Tom Ruggie in this episode of the "Significance of Wealth" podcast as he sits down with Barry Meisel, President and CEO of MeiGray Group. Dive into the fascinating world of sports memorabilia authentication with a focus on Barry's groundbreaking work in photo matching. This episode centers on the highly anticipated auction of a potentially record-breaking Babe Ruth jersey, expected to sell for upwards of $30 million. Barry shares his journey from a game-worn jersey collector in the late '70s to establishing MeiGray in 1997. Learn how photo matching, akin to fingerprint analysis, has transformed the authenticity verification process by comparing unique characteristics of memorabilia with photographic evidence. Barry explains the meticulous research and technology involved, using the Babe Ruth jersey as a prime example. Discover the historical significance, the growth of the sports collectibles industry, and the increasing value of authenticated relics. Barry also discusses the importance of partnerships with sports leagues in enhancing the credibility and desirability of these collectibles. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of sports memorabilia and the upcoming auction that could set a new record!The expressed views, thoughts, and opinions in this episode of the Significance of Wealth belong solely to the host and/or guests and are not investment recommendations or offers to buy or sell securities or private investments by Destiny Wealth Partners or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. For more information on our disclosures, we invite you to visit our website www.DestinyFamilyOffice.com.

Episode Notes

Join Tom Ruggie in this episode of the "Significance of Wealth" podcast as he sits down with Barry Meisel, President and CEO of MeiGray Group. Dive into the fascinating world of sports memorabilia authentication with a focus on Barry's groundbreaking work in photo matching. This episode centers on the highly anticipated auction of a potentially record-breaking Babe Ruth jersey, expected to sell for upwards of $30 million.

 

Barry shares his journey from a game-worn jersey collector in the late '70s to establishing MeiGray in 1997. Learn how photo matching, akin to fingerprint analysis, has transformed the authenticity verification process by comparing unique characteristics of memorabilia with photographic evidence. Barry explains the meticulous research and technology involved, using the Babe Ruth jersey as a prime example.

 

Discover the historical significance, the growth of the sports collectibles industry, and the increasing value of authenticated relics. Barry also discusses the importance of partnerships with sports leagues in enhancing the credibility and desirability of these collectibles.

 

Don't miss this deep dive into the world of sports memorabilia and the upcoming auction that could set a new record!


The expressed views, thoughts, and opinions in this episode of the Significance of Wealth belong solely to the host and/or guests and are not investment recommendations or offers to buy or sell securities or private investments by Destiny Wealth Partners or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. For more information on our disclosures, we invite you to visit our website www.DestinyFamilyOffice.com.