A three-day sports collectible event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas this winter includes a card show but the primary focus is a series of speakers who will discuss the hobby as an investment vehicle. The MINT Collective will take place January 28-30, 2022 in Las Vegas at a UFC-owned facility as well as the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. IMG, the … [Read more...] about MINT Collective Event Focused on Investing, Growth
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Collectable Launches Platform for Fractionalized Ownership Of Cards, Memorabilia
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
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
Heritage: New Money Helping Fuel Auction Prices
Some fresh money is helping boost prices for historic sports memorabilia, according to Heritage Auctions. The company says last week’s auction that closed over a two-night period generated over $11 million in winning bids, some of it spent by new buyers. In all, 17 lots commanded prices in excess of $100,000, led by a $2.58 million result for a 1937 Lou Gehrig Yankees … [Read more...] about Heritage: New Money Helping Fuel Auction Prices
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
Most Popular Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards for Investment
As an investment baseball cards are much like the stock market. Some cards are fads that are subject to large fluctuations upward or downward. Others are similar to blue chip stocks that have much less movement in terms of value. Mickey Mantle baseball cards certainly fall in the blue chip category. Mickey Mantle cards are perhaps the most solid investment in the hobby. No … [Read more...] about Most Popular Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards for Investment
Editor’s Blog: Topps Countdown; We Get “Hyperboled”
Topps' Top 60 The votes are in and Topps has started its countdown of collectors' choices for the top 60 Topps cards of all-time. #60 is the 1973 Mike Schmidt rookie card. The company will count down cards 60-1 over the next couple of months. To celebrate the company’s diamond anniversary, Topps will then buy back each of the 60 cards that made the list and include … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Topps Countdown; We Get “Hyperboled”