Interest in the professional valuation of sporting memorabilia is increasing as collectors, insurers, legal advisers, estates and investors seek informed advice on value, authenticity, condition and provenance. This webinar explores sound valuation practices for sporting memorabilia and the factors that can materially influence an opinion of value.
Sporting memorabilia can encompass everything from signed equipment and match-worn apparel to trophies, medals, programs, photographs and historically significant artefacts. Each category presents distinct valuation challenges, particularly where provenance is incomplete, comparable sales are limited or an item’s significance depends on its connection to a particular athlete, event or moment in sporting history.
What You’ll Discuss At This Webinar —
◾ Market trends and the growth of trading card collecting.
◾ Authentication, grading and condition issues.
◾ International valuation approaches and market influences.
◾ Australian market considerations and client expectations.
◾ Risks associated with counterfeits, alterations and provenance.
◾ Practical challenges in preparing valuation advice and reports.
Part of the AVAA Perspectives Webinar series, the session is intended for valuation professionals interested in sporting memorabilia as an established or emerging area of specialisation. Participants will gain practical insights into market evidence, authentication, provenance, condition, rarity and the commercial dynamics of this diverse collectables market.
Expert Opinion From —
Geoff Alway CVAu brings a unique perspective through decades specialising in Australian sporting trading cards, shaped by longstanding involvement with player organisations.
As trading card markets continue attracting greater commercial, insurance and legal attention, this webinar supports practitioners holding the AVAA Certified Valuers (CVAu) credential while also assisting those considering applying for the CVAu credential. It’s also relevant to individuals with a broader involvement within specialist collectables valuation practice.With trading cards becoming recognised as an investment class asset, this webinar explores benchmark international practices alongside the practical realities currently shaping evolving trading card valuation sector. It’s a great chance for you to be at the forefront of the discussion.
Webinar Details And Your Investment —
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 (3.00PM AEDT, 90 Minutes)
Online Webinar
AVAA Member cost: $47.50pp [Register Online]
Non-member cost: $97.50pp [Register Online]
Organised by the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA), this is one of the AVAA Perspectives series of webinars that keep professionals up to date with the latest issues in quality practice. Participation in this event is eligible for 3 CPD points toward meeting the requirements of AVAA Professional Standard 2 – Continuing Professional Development.
Interested In Finding Out More?
For further information on this event, please send an email to events@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165. You can also stay up to date by following AVAA on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.
