Gil Hodges is finally in the Baseball Hall of Fame. It’s only been since the early 1980s that I personally have had discussions with passionate friends, collectors and dealers who wanted to […]
“Punks” and More Punks – Meet the PastryPunks NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are here. Whether you like them or hate them, or cannot even grasp why they exist, were the big digital surprise of 2021. The world has bid up the […]
Bitcoin Volatility & Bitcoin ETF Tracking Error… Or Is There?
Whether you think of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a currency, an asset, a commodity, a security or a fad is something that is now 100% up to you. The Bitcoin and […]
Patek Philippe & Tiffany’s Limited Release Should Attract Collectors (and Investors)
Patek Philippe is a watchmaker known for luxury. Tiffany & Co. is also known for luxury. Now Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. are celebrating 170 years of their alliance as Patek […]
Bad Bill Dahlen Cards Already Priced Over Other Hall of Fame Players
Many vintage baseball card collectors want to own cards of the players that they believe will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. And a Hall of Fame induction means […]
Why All Collectors Want to Own a Real $1,000 Bill
The value of a U.S. Treasury issued dollar bill is supposed to be the same in each denomination. A $1 bill is fungible in that each $1 bill in circulation has exactly […]
More Views on MLB Lockout… On Credit Ratings
The December 2021 MLB lockout is here. This is different than a player-led strike, but the outcome and causes are the same. It’s all about money! And it puts the 2022 season […]
Will Collectors Chase Up The Matrix Resurrections PSR MTX Watch from Hamilton?
Blending movies and watches is not a new concept at all. Just ask James Bond fans and Omega watch fans. The new reboot of The Matrix with Keanu Reeves is about to […]
WATA’s New Pop Report Shows Just How Rare Top Video Games Are
If there is one area within collectibles that brought some surprise mega-sales in 2021, look no further than original video games. It has been surprising that some of the technology items from […]
Ahead of 2021 Holidays: Affordable Key Comic Books in Collectible Grades (Superman, Spider-Man, Avengers, Batman, Hulk, Iron Man)
There are multiple high-end comic books that sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. A few of the Golden Age comics have broken well above the $1 million mark. Those are generally […]
Massive Trove of Vintage & Modern Cards Just in Time for Christmas
The holiday season of 2021 is being impacted positively and negatively by many factors. Inflation means higher prices. Supply chain issues have led to product shortages, which at a minimum means fewer […]
MLB Lockout Brings Major Risks to Modern Era Collectors & Fans Alike
Baseball may be America’s Pastime. Baseball is also the pinnacle for sports cards and sports collectibles. Football cards have now been overtaken by basketball cards in popularity, particularly if you take a […]
The Charlie Sheen T206 Honus Wagner Set for Auction in 2022
Any time a T206 Honus Wagner comes up for auction it makes major news for the hobby. This is considered the Grail investment in baseball card collecting, and Honus Wagner cards have […]