Speaking
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Premiere Speakers Bureau is the exclusive booking agent for Michael Osacky. Michael is a USPAP Compliant Sports Card & Memorabilia Appraiser. He speaks on a variety of topics related to the industry including authentication, reprints/forgeries, and what goes into valuing vintage sports cards and memorabilia.
https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/michael-osacky
Meet Michael, the
“Dean of Cracker Jack Baseball Cards”
Michael Osacky.
PSA’s Lead Appraiser, USPAP-compliant, Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
Michael Osacky’s love for the hobby began with a shoebox of baseball cards passed down from his grandfather — cards tucked away, saved carefully, and cherished long before anyone thought about market value. That early spark grew into decades spent immersed in sports history, handling rare collections, and understanding how condition, context, and provenance shape worth. Today, he is known as the “Dean of Cracker Jack Baseball Cards,” a title given by Forbes Magazine, and is arguably the world’s leading sports memorabilia appraiser.
Featured Keynote Program
The History of Vintage Baseball Cards and Sports Memorabilia.
In this presentation, Michael shares why baseball cards were first created and autograph authentication is so important. Through quick lessons, attendees will also learn to self-appraise their own sports collectibles. At the end of powerpoint presentation, attendees can show Michael their vintage collectibles for a free verbal appraisal.
Feature Reviews
Michael Osacky kept his audience at Sun City Huntley well informed during his presentation of ‘Baseball In The Attic’ and the art of collecting baseball memorabilia. Michael shared statistical history, human-interest stories and his early experiences with collecting. He gave on-site verbal appraisals and arranged one-on-one appraisals on request. We recommend Michael’s lectures on this unique topic.
Lifestyles administrator at Sun City Senior Living Huntley, IL
Michael appraised my dad’s Yankees signed baseball collection—extremely valuable not only monetarily but for its many memories and family connections. I’m happy I trusted Michael and am thoroughly satisfied with his work. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.
Ed, New York City
Michael appraised my dad’s Yankees signed baseball collection—extremely valuable not only monetarily but for its many memories and family connections. I’m happy I trusted Michael and am thoroughly satisfied with his work. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.
Ed, New York City
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How to Spot Fake and Counterfeit Vintage Baseball Cards
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