About Us

OUR STORY

FOUNDER

Andrew Beattie is a seasoned athlete turned entrepreneur with over a decade of professional baseball experience. After being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, he embarked on an 11-year professional career that included playing for various organizations such as the Reds, Phillies, Brewers, Marlins, Athletics, and the New York Yankees. In 2008, Beattie established and managed a successful baseball training business dedicated to the development of youth athletes. Today, he channels his passion for sports and commitment to helping nonprofits into his new venture, Legends Vault Sports and Celebrity Memorabilia. This business is designed to create a seamless experience for nonprofits and fundraising efforts by utilizing Legends Vault's memorabilia.

 

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE  

John Osterweil, owner of Memorabilia Magic in Tampa, has been a dedicated collector since 1955. After selling his primary business in 1998, he swiftly transformed his hobby into a fervent passion. He provides authenticated memorabilia through a blend of consignment and donations for the auction portions of charity events nationwide. These efforts result in substantial financial gains for each event, significantly benefiting the charitable causes involved, and easing the burden on nonprofits striving to support their missions.

 

BUSINESS EVALUATION  

Legends Vault is the latest evolution of Memorabilia Magic, now expanding beyond Tampa to our new location in Sarasota, FL. With a fresh name and renewed vision, we continue the legacy of John Osterweil, a leading figure in the world of sports and celebrity memorabilia for the last three decades.

John Osterweil's passion for collecting memorabilia began in 1955 as a personal hobby. After successfully running and selling his security business, John dedicated himself to leveraging his passion to benefit charities across the country. His expertise has always been a vital asset to the memorabilia community, particularly through his involvement in high-profile charity events.

Today, John embarks on a new chapter by mentoring Andrew Beattie in Sarasota, ensuring that the depth of his knowledge and his love for memorabilia endures through the next generation. Together, they aim to continue providing high-quality, authenticated memorabilia while fostering a trusted environment for collectors of all levels.

At Legends Vault, our mission is to deliver a seamless and trustworthy buying experience, offering authentic memorabilia certified by the top authentication companies. Whether you're a novice collector or a seasoned expert, we ensure you feel confident and thrilled with every purchase.

Not only do we make purchasing easy, but we also buy single items and entire collections from collectors, allowing everyone to become a part of the Legends Vault community. Moreover, our foundation in supporting charitable organizations remains steadfast as we provide top-tier memorabilia on consignment, aiding fundraising efforts without financial risk to the charities.

Come visit us in Sarasota as we continue to honor the storied tradition of memorabilia collecting, guided by the passion and expertise of legends like John Osterweil.