For collectors who have big dreams of owning an expensive sports card or piece of memorabilia but have a small wallet, fractional ownership is aiming to scratch that itch. The latest entry into the market and the first to be devoted only to sports, Collectable resembles the stock market, allowing investors to buy shares of high-end sports cards and memorabilia. The … [Read more...] about Collectable Launches Platform for Fractionalized Ownership Of Cards, Memorabilia
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Notes: The “Modern Wax Fund”; Marketing Morant; Wizards, Caps Benefit Auction
Got $25,000 to invest in modern era unopened sports card products? There’s a newly-launched private-equity fund for you. The “Modern Wax Fund” was created by Attic Investments and Blowout Cards who have put over $3 million worth of rare and desirable boxes and cases into the project. David Arons of Frisco, TX-based Attic Investments says the fund will own more … [Read more...] about Notes: The “Modern Wax Fund”; Marketing Morant; Wizards, Caps Benefit Auction
Notes: Card Shop Owner Fights Off Armed Robber; Memorabilia Market Bullish; Francona’s Rings Recovered; Vintage Baseball Prints
One Eureka, Calif. sports card shop owner wasn’t about to part with his valuable inventory — or money — without a fight. It was a scary situation at Sports Cards and More. According to a news release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department: On Dec. 17, 2019, at about 4:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 1600 block of … [Read more...] about Notes: Card Shop Owner Fights Off Armed Robber; Memorabilia Market Bullish; Francona’s Rings Recovered; Vintage Baseball Prints
Hobby Veteran Dan Imler Announces Launch of New Sports Collection Management Firm
They often have money to spend and an appreciation for what they're buying but those who chase the finest kinds of sports memorabilia don't always know how or what to do once they've started building a collection. Dan Imler is hoping to be their go-to guy. A familiar name to many in the hobby, Imler has announced the launch of Legacy Sports Collections, a new … [Read more...] about Hobby Veteran Dan Imler Announces Launch of New Sports Collection Management Firm
Collectable Aims to Offer Shares of High-End Sports Memorabilia
In 1602, when the Dutch East India Company issued the first shares of stock on items that were made tradeable on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, little did these capital investors know that their business model would be used centuries later by passengers on private jets, yacht enthusiasts, vacationers-- and now sports memorabilia collectors. Collectable's Jason Epstein says … [Read more...] about Collectable Aims to Offer Shares of High-End Sports Memorabilia
PWCC Launches Investment Advisory Service for Cards
Some still bristle at the thought but to anyone who has followed the market for popular high quality vintage sports cards, it’s impossible to ignore. Most are worth a lot more than they used to be. One of the auction companies that sells a lot of them has long touted their investment potential. Now, they’re taking the next step: PWCC Marketplace has launched … [Read more...] about PWCC Launches Investment Advisory Service for Cards
Notes: Ohtani Finest Superfractor Pulled; Big $ for Yankee Stadium Relic
Topps Finest Baseball released on Wednesday and one of the big hits has already been pulled. A customer at Oliver's Sports in Wichita, Kansas unwrapped the 1/1 Shohei Ohtani Superfractor on Wednesday. It won't be staying in his personal collection. The card quickly made its way to eBay where it's got a hefty Buy it Now price. The Bowman Superfractor, which … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani Finest Superfractor Pulled; Big $ for Yankee Stadium Relic
Editor’s Blog: Impact of Surging Card Prices
If you’re one of those people who have been waiting for the crash of high-grade sports card prices, you are still waiting. As summer kicks into high gear, there is no evidence I can see that the market is dropping. In fact, each week seems to bring multiple new record prices. Cards purchased even just a few weeks ago are selling for a higher amount the next time they hit the … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Impact of Surging Card Prices
Editor’s Blog: Iconic Cards Share Key Elements
In light of the skyrocketing prices attained for 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards lately, I’ve seen a few collectors start referring to it again as “the post-War Honus Wagner”. They’re right, for the most part. Mantles aren’t tumbling out of long-lost collections on a regular basis but they’re far more readily available than T206 Wagners. Hop on eBay any day and you might find … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Iconic Cards Share Key Elements
1952 Topps Mantle PSA 8 Sells for $486,100
One of 31 PSA 8 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards sold at auction Sunday evening for a record-breaking price of $486,100. Pre War Card Collector Auctions offered the well-centered example, the fourth to be sold at auction this year. There was no immediate word on the identity of the winning bidder. During this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention, Goldin Auctions … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Mantle PSA 8 Sells for $486,100