Sports collecting’s explosive growth is now attracting some major financial players. The Chernin Group, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, is pouring $40 million into Goldin Auctions, with plans to invest in technology, operations and audience development as it looks to grow the company. Among the additional investors are Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and his agent … [Read more...] about The Chernin Group, Sports Stars Make $40 Million Investment in Goldin Auctions
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Study Explores Why Millennials, Gen Z Have Fallen Hard for Sports Cards
The resurgence of sports cards has led to a variety of theories as to why collecting is suddenly trending up again. Team Whistle, which creates content for the sports entertainment audience, recently drilled down into the numbers to see what type of insights they would yield. Globally, Team Whistle garners more than 4.2 billion views and has collaborated with professional … [Read more...] about Study Explores Why Millennials, Gen Z Have Fallen Hard for Sports Cards
Goldin Partners with Deshaun Watson for Fundraising Cleat Auction
There will be many pairs of cleats worn by NFL players over the next week during the My Cause My Cleats initiative that will be sold for charity through NFL Auctions. But not all of them. Goldin Auctions has partnered with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to offer his colorful custom-painted cleats worn in Sunday’s game with the Indianapolis Colts. … [Read more...] about Goldin Partners with Deshaun Watson for Fundraising Cleat Auction
Hall of Famers’ Football Jerseys Part of Heritage Auction
Some future Pro Football Hall of Famers are being drafted this week. We just don't know their names yet. We do know the names of some past greats who were once NFL draftees and some of the jerseys they wore on the way to Canton are among the top items in the new Heritage Auctions catalog. The auction includes the hobby's only known jersey … [Read more...] about Hall of Famers’ Football Jerseys Part of Heritage Auction
Watson, Brady Top Latest NFL Trading Card Index
Deshaun Watson has taken over the top spot in the new NFLPA Panini Trading Card Index for rookies. The list ranks the top-performing football players (15 rookies, 15 veterans) in the sports card industry. It was created last year by the NFLPA and Panini. Rankings are based on several key factors, including secondary-market transactions, overall trading volume and … [Read more...] about Watson, Brady Top Latest NFL Trading Card Index
Deshaun Watson Rookie Cards May Become 2017 Gold Standard
So much for “sitting and learning.” The Houston Texans stuck their rookie quarterback into the fire just two quarters into the season and now Deshaun Watson rookie cards are starting to rise above the rest of the 2017 NFL draft class. After trading up to select Watson with the 12th pick, the Texans’ plan to ease him along went out the window in a hurry. In week … [Read more...] about Deshaun Watson Rookie Cards May Become 2017 Gold Standard
Predicting the 2017 NFL Rookie of the Year
Last season proved to be a great one for football cards. Impact rookies helped drive sales online, via case breaks and in card shops across North America. The 2017 NFL rookie class is dominated by talented running backs, each of which is capable of winning the Rookie of the Year award. While running backs have an easier transition from college football to the … [Read more...] about Predicting the 2017 NFL Rookie of the Year