Please join me in congratulating Chris. See below.
In addition, I am sure Chris will have some news regarding this site shortly as I have requested that he step down as administrator of GUU to devote his full time to Goldin Auctions and find a replacement for that position. I expect to hear from him shortly on that subject.


WEST BERLIN, NJ - JULY 29, 2013 - One of the industry's most respected experts of game used memorabilia and a member of the Goldin Auctions team since February, 2013, Chris Cavalier has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Consignments, Goldin Auctions. The announcement was made today by Ken Goldin, Founder of Goldin Auctions.
"Chris has great relationships with athletes, teams and long-time collectors that make him a valuable part of our team," said Goldin. "This promotion is in recognition of the great work Chris has done for us as consignment director and the expanded role he will play in the future."
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Georgetown University, Chris began working in the sports memorabilia business nearly 20 years ago. In 2005, he created Game Used Universe which quickly became the largest and most significant internet community of game used collectors and dealers. Over the past two decades, he has developed solid relationships and conducted private sales directly with many notable athletes.
"I have loved every minute of my time with Goldin Auctions these past 18-months, explained Cavalier. "The Babe Ruth 100th Anniversary was one of the more spectacular auctions I have ever been associated with and I look forward to helping Goldin Auctions bring more events like this to the hobby. I thank Ken for the trust he has placed in me and look forward to an exciting future together."
Cavlier, who is currently representing Goldin Auctions at the National Sports Collector's Convention in Cleveland (Booth #443) is accepting consignments through August 4th for items needing authentication, and August 11th for items already authenticated, for its 2014 October Legends Auction. The company is specifically seeking items celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame, memorabilia from all Hall of Famers, and items from the career of Derek Jeter. In addition, demand is high for pre-1980 game used equipment; pre-1960 vintage baseball cards; championship rings; single signed baseballs of deceased hall of famers; high-quality complete sets of cards; game-used items of Rivera, Harper, Trout, & Puig; Trophies and awards; all 19th century baseball collectibles.To consign an item, visit www.GoldinAuctions.com.





About Goldin Auctions

Sports memorabilia impresario KenGoldin has sold more than $600 million in memorabilia from many of the biggestnames in sports, history and pop culture and was the pioneer of using themedium of television to sell sports memorabilia. Recently, Goldin Auctions solda Honus Wagner T206 card for a public sale record $2.1 million and madeheadlines when it sold six rare Kobe Bryant items for an astonishing $433,000.This summer it celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Babe Ruth's MLBdebut with the largest auction of Ruth memorabilia ever assembled. GoldinAuctions strives to break new ground and offer collectors the best incollectible treasures up for auction in the marketplace. All game worn orautographed items come with team, player, league or additional LOA fromindustry leading authenticators; and collectors can bid with confidence thattheir proxy/ceiling bids remain confidential. All prices above include thebuyer's premium. For more information, visit www.goldinauctions.com.