Grant Zahajko
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Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Co-Owner & Auctioneer
Davenport, WA
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1936 Joe C. Fortenberry's U.S. Basketball Olympic Gold Medal
Biography
Grant Zahajko grew up in the auction business. He has spent over 35 years cataloging and conducting auctions specializing in sports cards & memorabilia, comic books, coins, toys, books, artwork, ephemera, antiques and more. He is also an avid collector of 20th-century Northwest and American art, sports memorabilia, historical items, and antique photographs and postcards. He currently owns and operates an auction gallery, Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC, in Washington State. Through his experience with auctions and private sales, Grant has assisted thousands of collectors in the acquisition and evaluation of items. He has also helped raise money for local charities by volunteering to auction at their events.
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How to Grade Baseball Cards Like a Pro
Learn more about the art and science of professional baseball-card grading from ROADSHOW sports memorabilia expert Grant Zahajko.
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