Bill Russell is one of the most influential figures in the history of basketball, and he is now 88 years old. William Felton Russell was born February 12, 1934. His career as […]
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David Ortiz Top Cards & Memorabilia Sales Around Hall of Fame Announcement
Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz is the newest inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. This will put an end to the eligibility for some of the […]
Will The U.S. Treasury Declare War on NFTs?
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is perhaps the most important government entity that the U.S. citizenry deals with on a daily basis. Regardless of which party is in control and regardless […]
Amazing $10K+ Bidding Frenzies in Joe Burrow Cards Just Aren’t Stopping
There are bidding wars, and then there are bidding wars. It’s one thing to see $100 and $200 cards selling like crazy in first and second year players, but it’s another issue […]
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle NFT Coming Soon!
You probably saw this coming from ten miles away. Let’s title this “A Digital Grail Coming to You!” Topps has announced the official release of Mickey Mantle 1952 Baseball Card NFT. True […]
Will Consumers & Collectors Consider Dumping PayPal for… American Express?
The thought just a few months ago was that nothing could stop PayPal Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) from being the ultimate FinTech provider. PayPal has become completely free from the shadow of eBay […]
Will Collectibles Suffer in 2022 from Rising Debt and Lower Consumer Expectations?
All aspects of large economies are supposed to be interconnected. If consumers are feeling cautious, then consumer spending is supposed to drop. For the collectibles industry this may show up directly in […]
Topps New 2022 Baseball Set 1987 Redux: Ohtani Leads & Rookies Wander Franco, Jarren Duran & Luis Gil
The Topps Company, now part of Fanatics Collectibles, has announced the launch of its 2022 Series 1 Collection to welcome back the yet another baseball card season. This new set of 330 […]
Ray Chapman’s Death in Baseball and Hall of Fame Case
Ray Chapman is a unique player in baseball history. Some players are unique because of the records they hold. In the case of Ray Chapman, he is unique because he is the […]
Was This the Ultimate KABOOM! Collection?
The TriStar Houston Collectors Show had many different types of offerings for collectors this last weekend. The show was overwhelmingly targeting sports collectors. There were still non-sports collectibles being offered, and there […]
Beyond Golden Age Comics: Superman Has a Rookie Trading Card!
When it comes to Superman, it is Action Comics #1 from June of 1938 that marks Superman’s first appearance. This Golden Age comic book is one of just a few comic books […]
The Greatest Vintage Cards in the 2022 Tristar Houston Collectors Show
The Tristar Houston Collectors Show has come and gone. There were many vendors, and a few who couldn’t make it there due to winter weather conditions. There was a huge mix of […]
Babe Ruth & Hank Aaron Birthdays – Who Was Really the Better Home Run Hitter?
Is it irony or paradox that the two home run kings for vintage baseball collectors have birthdays that are just one day apart on the calendar? Babe Ruth was born on February […]
Is Tesla a Better Bitcoin Trader Than You?
Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) have made a significant contribution to the electric vehicle market. There is also the solar effort which hardly seems to be discussed. And of course […]
Happy T206 Day!!! Get It?
Sometimes dates and numbers just all come together perfectly. It’s February 6 and the day of the week starts with a “T” — as in TODAY of course. You know what that […]
Collectable Buyout of Mahomes Shows He Still Has Strength
The fractional ownership platform Collectable has some good news for a rare Patrick Mahomes card, but it’s probably good news for Mahomes collectors in general. If Super Bowls help quarterback values, there […]
WNBA Funding Round Should Solidify Growth
The WNBA has had its history of ups and downs. Today is one of the ups for the league. Let’s just say a Serious Up! The WNBA has now raised its largest-ever […]
Post-Brady: Kyle Trask Rookie Cards 360-Degree Market View
With the news that Tom Brady is officially retiring from the NFL playing field, sports fans and sports collectors alike are debating who will be the next “greatest of all-time” for that […]
Rekindled Interest in Old GOATs in the Post-Brady Era – Manning, Brees, Montana, Bradshaw!
The hobby of sports collectibles and NFL fans alike are grappling with the official news announcement that Tom Brady is retiring from his professional football career. It is undeniable that Tom Brady […]
Why Silver Coin Demand Just Hit a 5-Year High
The U.S. Mint can be a treasure trove of information. It also actually is a treasure trove in and of its own right. The demand for silver coins just had the strongest […]