Long-time hobby veteran Jeff Morris takes over the Editor's Blog with some thoughts on superstar players, cards and injuries. My mind went down a rabbit hole on Saturday night and I thought about the worst trade I had ever made as a collector. I have been an avid collector, as well as a hobby and industry veteran, for more than 50 years but this one goes way back. It was … [Read more...] about Acuña Injury Has Ripple Effect With Investors, Collectors
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New Start-Up Aimed at Sports Card Investors, Other Alternative Assets
The LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo cards that sold for a combined total of over $3.6 million recently were purchased by an alternative asset fund managed by a new platform that is planning to launch October 1. Alt is aimed at those who want a place to manage alternative investments, including higher value trading cards, while providing real-time profit/loss numbers … [Read more...] about New Start-Up Aimed at Sports Card Investors, Other Alternative Assets
Numbers Game: Modern Cards Keep Crushing It
There was a time--not that long ago, really--when the most expensive baseball cards were old ones. Whether it was 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005 or even 2015, "record price" headlines were the unchallenged domain of T206 Wagners, Ruth rookies, '52 Mantles or Goudey Lajoies. No more. If you've been paying attention, you knew that already. The weekend sale of the … [Read more...] about Numbers Game: Modern Cards Keep Crushing It
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
15 Solid Football Card Investments
No other sporting event held on American soil outdraws the Super Bowl. NFL TV ratings continue to soar because the country pretty much stops each Sunday in the fall while fans scramble to find their favorite team’s broadcast. Thursday Night? Monday Night? If the game is good, we’re all watching. With that sort of popularity, it’s no wonder the topic of the best football … [Read more...] about 15 Solid Football Card Investments
Cooperstown Calling but Adrian Beltre Cards Still Get Little Respect
There have been few better over the last 20 years than Adrian Beltre. One of only a small number of players still active who began their careers in the 1990s, he's a lifetime .286 hitter, with a 90.2 WAR and a decent chance to join the 500 home run club. He’s positioned as a potential Hall of Famer and there's little doubt he will be a first-ballot inductee. … [Read more...] about Cooperstown Calling but Adrian Beltre Cards Still Get Little Respect