(NEXSTAR) – A certain home run ball with otherwise little significance quickly became the center of a viral moment in September, prompting some to question whether it was worth the fuss. Other home run balls of arguably more MLB importance have been just as contentious, sometimes even prompting lawsuits.

Among collectors, sports items have long been sought-after. From cards to autographs to memorabilia, there’s no shortage of goods branded with your favorite team or athlete that you can purchase.

It’s game-used and game-worn equipment in particular that “appears to have a bright future,” Joe Orlando, the executive vice president of sports at Heritage Auctions, told Nexstar earlier this year.

“The appeal is clear. These are the tools of the trade that were used or worn to make history on

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