It may surprise you to learn that political memorabilia is a highly sought-after category of historical collectible. That category may include campaign buttons, posters, pamphlets, delegate badges, and other objects that document the history of our nation’s political landscape.
Memorabilia from 1776 to the late 1800s is some of the most prized, but even modern-day posters and pamphlets in excellent condition can fetch high prices, if you can find the right buyer.
Whether your political memorabilia is one high-value item, a collection of items, or part of an estate, Central Mass Auctions can help you sell it for the maximum value at auction (live or online). You can contact us today, or read on to find out more about political memorabilia and selling it.
What makes a piece of political memorabilia valuable?
Rarity, age, and popularity all factor into the price of a piece of memorabilia. So does the condition. If you have documentation of the memorabilia’s authenticity you can also expect to auction it for more.
Some pieces of memorabilia have sold for as much as $50,000. Yet even less-valuable, less-sought-after pieces can go for several hundred dollars when they’re positioned correctly. Collections of memorabilia also can add up in value, of course.
For presidential memorabilia, the identity of the president can matter. Some presidents are more popular than others, at least in the context of historical memorabilia. Lincoln memorabilia fetches the highest prices, followed by George Washington, FDR, JFK, and Ronald Reagan.
In some cases, current organizations may want to obtain certain pieces of memorabilia. For example, the Obama Foundation is seeking to acquire materials for display at the Obama Presidential Museum.
How to sell political memorabilia?
First, get an appraisal. It’s far too easy to either overvalue or undervalue the memorabilia unless you’re a collector yourself.
After that, getting the highest price is usually about getting your piece in front of a savvy buyer at auction. Any collectible is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You want real collectors, not casual deal-seekers scouring sites like eBay.
Online auctions are a perfectly good venue for selling political memorabilia and, in this era of COVID, even preferable in some ways.
Get started on auctioning your political memorabilia
We get your pieces in front of serious buyers who care about the history of the memorabilia and who are willing to pay top dollar for it. We market to specialists who know what they’re looking at, and who are excited to acquire pieces like yours. Contact Central Mass Auctions for a free appraisal appointment today.
For the safety of both our buyers and sellers, all of our auctions are online (for now). We will still appraise, transport, handle, and market your items for you.
