The art world isn’t seeming to be too concerned about inflation nor about a slowing economy in 2022. New records keep being seen for prized pieces of art. After a record-smashing Andy […]
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The 1902-11 W600 Sporting Life Made the T206 Set Portraits (and Many other Portrait Sets, Too)!
Most collectors of anything know about the T206 set from the American Tobacco Company from 1909 to 1911. What many collectors, even some who own many of the cards from the era, […]
Johnny Bench’s Game-Used 1972-73 Catcher’s Mitt Up For Grabs (Really)!
There are game-used and game-worn items that come up for bidding. Jerseys, hats, helmets, gloves and so on. For fans of catchers, the prized catcher’s mitt is about as close as you […]
Detmers, Verlander, Gilbert: No-Hitters Help or Do Nothing for Card Prices?
There were almost two no-hitters on the same day in Major League Baseball. This is an incredible feat, even if it is an almost-status. And we know that modern era sports card […]
Is This the End of Algo-Pegs in Crypto?
The fallout in the cryptocurrency markets continues. Algorithmic pegging is supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread in the financial markets. It also means pegs can be maintained for billions […]
This May Be the Best Kobe Bryant Game-Worn Jersey Ever!
Kobe Bryant rookie cards have slid in value from their peak along with so many other hot modern era rookies. What will still bring top dollars is when buyers can buy unique […]
Michael Jordan’s “Final Floor Auto” Card Blows His Rookie Card Away!
When it comes to Michael Jordan card, the most commonly sought after Michael Jordan card is the prized 1986-87 Fleer rookie card of Michael Jordan. It doesn’t even matter that it’s not […]
Woes in Crypto-Land: Yes, Stablecoins Can “Break the Buck” Also!!!
The term “breaking the buck” is really bad in financial markets. It is generally in the midst of a panic or during a period of financial market discord and illiquidity. “Breaking the […]
The 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball NFT Collection Has Arrived
Topps has released its 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball NFT collection. The set of NFTs will showcase the biggest names in baseball with classic Topps and NFT-exclusive card designs. While these are […]
New Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2: More Performance & Safety (and Collectability?)
Most people never even get to ride in a Lamborghini, let alone own one. With past prices nearing or exceeding $500,000 there is a reason that Lamborghini cars are so elusive. They […]
Have Gold & Silver Coin Buyers Vanished in a Digital World?
Inflation is hot and geopolitical risks are even hotter. It should be a great time for gold and silver buyers. That might have at least been the case if the Federal Reserve […]
The Best Photo of Babe Ruth in All of Texas
Is there ever a best or a favorite of anything? It’s hard to say, and it’s even harder to defend once it’s said. Individual opinions will vary wildly from person to person. […]
QB Collector Demand: Did #TheHobby Get Crushed in the 2022 NFL Draft?
The driving force in football cards and football collectibles is generally, and sadly, all about the quarterbacks. This of course is not a universal rule. That said, go look at all the […]
The Newest Bitcoin ETF is a Managed “Fund of Funds” Strategy
The U.S. market to date still has no formal Bitcoin ETF which directly buys Bitcoin for its holders. We have Bitcoin owners and miners which are publicly traded, we have crypto strategies, […]
J.J. Abrams May Take Hot Wheels Collectibles to a New Level
Playing with Hot Wheels cars and set-ups is an integral part of millions upon millions of kids’ lives. Hot Wheels is also one of those toys that most kids will outgrow or […]
The New Most Expensive Game Worn Jersey in the World
A jersey worn by the great Babe Ruth is currently the most expensive jersey ever sold. But not for long. A prime jersey worn by soccer great Diego Maradona and being auctioned […]
Is This Leonardo da Vinci NFT (HNFT) the Future of Digital Art?
Many people consider non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to be nothing more than digital art. NFTs can be digital art, but they do not have to be. Some are true limited editions, or they […]
Is Original Comic Book Art the Next Grail Chase for Collectors?
It is no secret that comic books are a huge business. With somewhere around 2,000 comic book shops around the United States before the pandemic, comic book collectors have been paying up […]
Does Silvergate Still Offer 50% Upside as a Crypto Alternative?
There is Bitcoin, and then there is everything else in cryptocurrency or digital assets. One of the backdoor plays into Bitcoin, crypto and digital assets is Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI). In […]
MLB Rookie/Prospect Card Prices on the Rampage!
Everyone knows about speculating in stocks. Speculating in hot young baseball prospects and rookie cards is another form of speculation entirely. In 2022, the alternative asset class of sports collectibles is seeing […]