Defining a “Rookie Babe Ruth” will vary from vintage collector vintage collector. What is not hard to define is which cards of his that are counted as rookie cards or which are […]
Iconic Vintage Card Trove of Cobb, Ruth, DiMaggio, Robinson, Mantle, Clemente Up For Grabs
There are iconic cards in the hobby, and then there are the iconic cards that are the envy of any collector. Vintage baseball card collectors have seen many records broken in prices […]
$1.6M Coin Sale of 1870 Carson City Double Eagle Dominates Many Coin Auction Results
Colonial coinage created the fabric of American society as we know it today. Each penny from that age had real buying power. Today the buying power is even greater as an investment. […]
Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck Rookie May Lose Prominence in the Hobby
The face of vintage baseball card collecting may be the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle to some, or the T206 Honus Wagner to others. The face for modern era baseball cards, particularly from […]
One-Cent Magenta, World’s Most Valuable Stamp, Now Up for Fractional Ownership
Fractional ownership is not exactly a new idea on the surface. What will be new is that the world’s most valuable stamp, the prized One-Cent Magenta, is currently up for individuals to […]
US Mint to Launch Commemorative Coin Program for Negro Leagues Baseball in 2022
The United States Mint is set to commemorate the Negro Leagues Baseball in 2022. This will be better than just one commemorative coin as well. A whole series of coins is set […]
1880s Vintage Baseball Card Collectors Have Something New and Big To Chase
Many vintage baseball card collectors still think of the T206 baseball cards issued by the American Tobacco Company as “The Monster.” That set was issued from 1909 to 1911 with some 524 […]
Toys R Us Lives On… With a Geoffrey the Giraffe NFT Launch, and a Macy’s Surprise!
The youngest generation of kids cannot say they just “want to be a Toys R Us kid.” Is that sad, or is it just not true? The name and spirit of Toys […]
Is Luke Skywalker’s Star Wars Rookie Card a Great Buy?
It probably sounds funny to think of movie characters and “rookie cards” in the same sentence. Movie stars are just not generally thought of in the same light as baseball, basketball or […]
How Panini Kaboom! Cards Are Getting Out of Reach for Collectors
Panini went for broke when it launched Kaboom! cards. These cards stand out from just about any prior issues in sports cards. Many collectors thought poorly of the cards initially. Now they […]
Will Whiskey Collectors Buy Brad Paisley’s American Highway Bourbon?
Having a solid whiskey (and whisky) collection is not all that uncommon. Ditto for having 20 or 30 bourbons in a personal bar. True collectors may in fact have dozens or even […]
That Next Major Superman Purchase Is Not a Comic Book!
True comic book collectors know that the DC Action Comics #1 is the first ever appearance of Superman. They also know that the comic can be priced well over $1 million. But […]
Spectacular Early American Gold Coins Up For Grabs!
Much like pieces of art each coin is unique. Collectors Dashboard has written about the importance of grading in almost all areas of collecting. Legends Rare Coin Auctions has announced Regency Auction […]
Is Your Home a Collectible or Just Another Asset? It May Be Time to Worry
There are millions of Americans whose single largest investment is the home they live in. This doesn’t have to be a typical 3 or 4 bedroom home in the city or the […]
Is the New Alfred Giraud Whisky from France Worthy as an Investment?
Whisky pairs well with grey skies and winter landscapes. November is an entire month dedicated to staying warm and perhaps enjoying some warming beverages and libations. Alfred Giraud has bottled the unique […]
Has Investing in Video Games Already Peaked?
Investing in video games turned into a hot affair earlier in 2021. That said, it turns out that collectors may have become a bit too enthusiastic in their bidding to buy up […]
Key Personal Lou Brock Items (Like His HOF Ring) Up for Grabs
Lou Brock might as well be royalty in the city of St. Louis. The fact that Brock started his career in Chicago was nothing compared to the accomplishments from his his 15 […]
Captain America Shield Movie Prop Commands Huge Premium
Movie props can command high dollars from collectors. One extremely hot item that just sold in auction was a screen-used shield used by Captain America (Chris Evens) in the Avenger: Endgame. While […]
Should Willie Mays Cards Be Worth More Than Mickey Mantle Cards?
Mickey Mantle is one of the top cards that all vintage collectors want in their collection. Owning a Mantle rookie may not be in the price range of every vintage card collector, […]
Will Nike’s Digital Shoes for the Metaverse Attract Collectors?
Everyone in the world now knows who and what Nike Inc. (NKE) is. With some of the world still lacking proper internet access, some people still aren’t going to really be that […]