In an era of endless entertainment, the fan base of major-league baseball has diminished. Still, there’s a sizable coast-to-coast contingent of enthusiasts who stake out their favourite teams,       players, and stadium spots, where they long to catch a foul ball.

Shortly after finishing his junior year of high school, Tim Haren had already developed some business savvy. He realized that he could cheaply collect autographs and goods from star prospects in the minor leagues and then sell them at a premium when the player got called up to the “Bog Show” – the majors.

Baltimoregraphs, his memorabilia Side Hustle, came from this hobby. He purchases major-league-issued balls in bulk for about $12 each, gets them signed at games, and then sells them on eBay. He has expanded his operations and offers his wares of Facebook at Autographs 101 as well as directly through Instagram at Baltimoregraphs.  

Today, Tim is developing his company further: signing a player to an exclusive memorabilia deal. Even for an upcoming prospect, that could cost Tim upwards of $50,000 per player. In exchange, the player commits to up to 2,000 signings each year.

Startup Costs:  Minimal

Income:     $20,000+

Website:     www.instagram.com/Baltimoregraphs

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