American Memorabilia Auction Magazine – Vol 3 No 4

American Memorabilia Auction Magazine - Vol 3 No 4

Our Current Catalog for our auction ending Thursday, July 23, 2009.

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looking forward to the bowl

Who is your pick for Super Bowl.. ?

Well, as I always like to go for the underdog,  part of me wants the Saints to come marching in.  However, Manning is awesome!

Who is your pick for Super Bowl?

Checkin out the blog.. i am ready to speak up!

Talk to me-who’s your pick for tonight?

I got Texas!@!

Tiger Woods-Give it up!

Tiger your memorabilia is selling strong!! By the way,Tiger, you aren’t supposed to be married. Just give it up. Half is already gone and who know how much more you are going to have to pay for some other allegation which is just waiting to surface.

Go on and just be a Playboy like your other co-horts Charles Barkley and Jordan and forget the good boy image.. you are just another billion dollar bad boy. Still a great athlete, you will get other endorsements and win other championships. Check out Vegas- If I was a gambler I would take the odds of him winning a championship this year.

American Memorabilia Auction Magazine – Vol 3 No 5

American Memorabilia Auction Magazine - Vol 3 No 5

Our Current Catalog for our auction ending Thursday, Sept 24, 2009.

Pankey, Witten helmets removed from American Memorabilia Kick-Off Auction- taken down

After conferring with our helmet expert we have decided to take down the Irv Pankey and Jason Witten helmets.

According to our expert  the Pankey helmet was wrong with the decals and also the facemask. Pankey wore a Bike helmet and Schutt facemask.

In the case of the Jason Witten our expert said he wore Schutt helmets dating back to his college days. The facemask is also of concern.

Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” Leather Jacket, Signed to Friend (Donated to Charity) With Video Documentation w/PSA/DNA Full Letter

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" Leather Jacket

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Michael Jackson’s impact on music will never cease. Although Jackson died June 29, his legacy will live on through his music. From the time he five years old, Jackson was a chart topper. When he went solo, Jackson became a global icon.

Through all of his success, he never forgot the little people. Jackson made it a point to help numerous charities and donate millions. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was one of the beneficiaries of Jackson’s time and service. That is how The King of Pop met young David Sonnet.

At the tender age of 8 years old, Sonnet’s life forever changed when he suffered a brain aneurysm. While he was unable to write or talk, he could function through a communication device which helped him convey his thoughts through a specialized computer. Sonnet was granted his wish when he was invited to Neverland Ranch in Nov. of 1992. One of only four kids to go to Neverland Ranch with Make-A-Wish (which was sponsored by Sony), Sonnet met his hero Nov. 25, 1992.

Sonnet was given a “Beat It” jacket from a local charity in West Palm Beach Florida auction in 1988, which he wore for his special encounter. The zip-up was donated to a charity for raising money for a girl in the West Palm Beach area who needed facial reconstruction surgery. Because the family knew that Sonnet was a huge Michael Jackson fan, they gave it to him. It never made it to the auction block. All of the items were donated by various celebrities to the auction. The jacket shows wear and was only worn once by Sonnet when he met MJ.  When the Sonnet’s were presented the jacket, it already showed use.

Upon his visit at the NeverLand Ranch, Jackson came down from the second story of his Neverland home and made a bee-line for Sonnet who was on the first floor saddled in a wheelchair once he saw the jacket. He explained to the excited youngster “I see you have my jacket on.” Because Sonnet was unable to talk or walk, although he did try getting out of his chair, the two shared an “I Love You” in sign language. Jackson was visibly emotional during the encounter. Sonnet gave Jackson a stuffed lion and picture of himself. Jackson told Sonnet that he would keep the photo of him in his room.

The story doesn’t end there though. Sonnet wrote to Jackson on various occasions as a show of support. Jackson would write back and include photos and other personal mementos. The hat which is featured in this auction was gifted from Jackson to Sonnet and has a mailing address from Neverland Ranch. Sonnet sent a thank you card to Jackson and a wedding card when he married Lisa Marie Presley. Both times Jackson responded with a signed letter and salutation. Many of the items Sonnet was given are featured in this auction. The jacket and hat, which was sent by Jackson to Sonnet, and many Neverland-exclusive items are featured.

According to Debbie Sonnet, David’s mother, Jackson’s music did help pull him out of a coma. His recovery room was decorated with numerous Jackson photos and his music was played at all times.
Sonnet passed away July 26, 2004. Part of the proceeds from the sale of these treasures will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

There is video documentation available on-line from when Sonnet and Jackson met at Neverland Ranch. There is also an interview with Sonnet’s mother captured which will further vouch for authenticity. Scans are available on-line a Sony questionnaire and his responses (which were written by his mom). Footage of the Sonnet’s encounter with Jackson will be available on-line.

Michael Jackson worn accessories are among the toughest for his legions of fans to get ahold of. While a few of his mementos have surfaced, most remain with the family. True fans of the King of Pop clamor toward his “Thriller” days material. This size “40″ jacket is what Jackson wore during the Beat-It video, one which he made so successful. As is reiterated in the story, this jacket was donated to a charity auction in West Palm Beach to help suppress bills for a little girl who needed facial reconstruction surgery. The girl’s family knew that Sonnet was a huge fan of Michael Jackson and gifted this to him. According to Debbie Sonnet, David’s mom, he only wore it when he visited Neverland Ranch when meeting Jackson. The story is highlighted in the short writeup above.

Here is what we know of the jacket. The retail counterparts were typically made of a cheaper material and did not have such an elaborate metal shoulder decorations. The retail versions were also not size specific, like this one is. The jacket was given to Sonnet unsigned, he got it signed during his meeting at Neverland Ranch. Michael signed his name in black felt tip and inscribed “Love” as well.

There is noteworthy use on the leather garment. Situated in the collar is a ”J.Park” manufacturer’s label, and size indicator. Park designed Jackson’s jackets for the Thriller and Beat In commercials. There is wear on the collar, apparently sweat staining, so it was worn by more than just Sonnet. There are some dirt marks on the lower half of the jacket as well and a few minor surface scratches.

A notarized letter from Debbie Sonnet will attend and will serve as provenance. This jacket has never been publicly offered before. Honor the King of Pop and musical icon, Michael Jackson.