Monthly Archives: July 2016

What is a shadow box?

Not everybody knows what a shadow box is. I was in that category. So what is a shadow box? A shadow box is any raised, framed object. Additionally, it creates depth. Moreover, it’s cool to look at. Discover What You Want First, how deep you want to make your shadow box? There are a few things to consider. […]

Oldie But Goodie: The Movie Poster

Can you remember your favorite scenes from movies? Well, a movie poster can bring someone back to the movie theater, the living room, wherever, and send those same chills down the spine or make you chuckle from the same joke your favorite actor recited in a scene. My all-time favorite movie is Eternal Sunshine of […]

Finding A Professional Framing Company

Trust me, I know how hard it can be to find a professional framing company. There are a lot of factors to consider, some of which may not be so obvious. First of all, different custom framing shops have different equipment. One question I can think of at the top of my head is whether […]

The Art of Professional Framing

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I’ll admit it… I’m one of those people who collects a lot of different things, like paintings, mugs, books, and Pro Player phone numbers (ha! I wish!). The problem I have is that I’m a somewhat messy person. It’s never on purpose, but things just happen. What do I use my mugs for? Coffee… which, […]

An Inside Look at the CSD Shop

CSD had a photo shoot recently to highlight our busy bees as well as what goes into the production of a frame, which means you all get to take an inside look at the CSD shop! Getting the photos back from the CSD shop shoot was beyond exciting. Seeing CSD through the eyes of an […]

Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali Memorabilia

Muhammad Ali memorabilia has always been, and will continue to be, top sports memorabilia and a favorite of sports collectors. This is going to be a photo blog today, featuring Muhammad Ali’s gloves, robes, trunks… all the good stuff! Rest in peace. Favorite Muhammad Ali Quotes (USA Today): “A man who views the world the […]

The Business of Giving: Charitable Donations

Charitable donation is not a new concept. The act of giving to those in need has been recounted in tales like Robin Hood. Your mother urges you to share your toys.   I dare you to find one pro team that will not highlight a charitable act or donation in November or December.   Has […]

Home Game Auctions

Part of our business model involves a program dubbed “Home Game Auctions.” Our teams are many: We have auctions at stadiums with NFL, NHL, MLB and MLS teams. These are big-name sports leagues with teams who want to win and with names they want to protect.   When I think about how CSD Sports has […]

Custom Framing Value

I’m a huge fan of Antiques Roadshow. The show really proves that the sports memorabilia industry began with the sports the items highlighted. In one AR video, we hear the appraiser talk about a collection of Boston Red Sox cards and letters.   According to the appraiser, the woman’s sports memorabilia collection was the best […]