Whether the U.S. will enter a recession remains up for debate. In all fairness, some of us were arguing that the U.S. was entering a recession even back in June. The classical […]
What the 2023 Recession Will Look Like
1956 Topps Baseball: Gray Backs vs. White Backs
Many vintage baseball card collectors love oddities and one-offs. Errors, variations, you name it. The 1956 Topps baseball set was the first year without Bowman as a competitor since Topps acquired its […]
1955 Baseball Rookie Face-Off: Koufax vs. Clemente
There is nothing like a good baseball rivalry. And for vintage sports collectors, those rivalries can be decades old. The beautiful 1955 Topps baseball set has some key rookie cards that vintage […]
Did Hasbro Just Crush ‘Magic: The Gathering’ for Gamers and Collectors Alike?
There are sports card collectors and non-sports card collectors. The latter may be more focused on Pokemon or on Magic: The Gathering than they are on baseball and basketball score. There is […]
Is the Top Bitcoin ETF Bottoming Out?
Let’s face it. Bitcoin has gone from boom to bust in the last year. The latest severe crush to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as a whole was the implosion and fraud behind FTX. […]
How Does This $20 Million Picasso Painting Compare?
Pablo Picasso is easily one of the twentieth century’s most recognized artists. His works spanned multiple decades as he was born in 1881 and did not die until 1973. Picasso’s art can […]
When Sets Are Dominated by Just One Player’s Graded Populations!
Don’t shoot the messenger here. Modern cards prices have suffered throughout 2022. There are of course some exceptions, but there are some stark lessons that can be learned as 2022 fades away […]
Too Many Sports Collectibles Shows for 2023?
Sports collectibles conventions fulfill an incredible role in the hobby of collecting sports cards and non-sports cards. These are fun-filled gatherings that bring together collectors, card dealers, service providers and flippers all […]
Astros Tribute: 110 Years of Houston Baseball Cards & Collectibles
Being a long-time sports fan in Houston has come with its ups and downs over the decades. Don’t tell that to the Houston Astros and its fans now. The Houston Astros are […]
Does Elon Musk Have a Rookie Card?
Elon Musk is no stranger to the public. He’s now more well-known than Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and even Steve Jobs. And he’s now even more controversial than ever after completing his […]
Does 2.6% GDP Growth Eliminate a Recession?
The United States has been in a recession in 2022. It just needs to come with the mysterious * to be safe. The media, politicos, and the financial services giants have basically […]
Pre-Code Horror Comics Commanding Thousands Ahead of Halloween
We all know by now what Golden Age comics and Silver Age comics mean. Big money! But what about a pre-Halloween auction of Pre-Code Horror and crime genre auction right before Halloween. […]
Analyzing Collectable’s 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8 Premium Buyout Offer
There has been a lot of interest and a lot of controversy around the new idea of fractional ownership in sports cards and sports collectibles. Some of these assets have performed well […]
Even Perfect Collections Come with a Crucial Reminder
Some collectors can spend decades building up their prized collection. While it always helps if you have more than an extra few dollars to spend here and there, some collectors never go […]
3,000 Superman #1 Comics Newly Discovered… As NFTs
DC Comics has produced some of the world’s top comic books and some of the world’s top comic book characters for generations now. That also means its comics have some of the […]
Do Mickey Mantle Cards Deserve the “Mantle Premium” Over Rival Stars?
October 20 is just another day to anyone who is not a vintage sports card collector. It just happens to be Mickey Mantle’s birthday from 1931. Mickey Mantle is without a doubt […]
Can Wander Franco Rookie Card Prices Recover in 2023?
Wander Franco was a top MLB rookie prospect, and sports collectors just couldn’t get enough of him earlier in 2022. Then the 2022 Topps Series 1 baseball set came out and the […]
Bank of America Outlines Investing-in-Art’s Role Within Alternative Assets
Many high-end collectibles now fall within the category of an alternative asset class. The same money that could be invested in stocks and bonds is ending up high-end collectibles. Not all collectibles […]
Will Collectors Chase a New NFT Collection for Marilyn Monroe?
Marilyn Monroe was perhaps the most photographed women of yesteryear. Collecting key photos and other items has been ongoing for nearly 60 years now. And now Marilyn Monroe is getting her own […]
Michael Jordan Rookie Cards Impact of 1984-85 Star on 1986-87 Fleer
Michael Jordan is considered to be the greatest of all-time by many basketball fans and sports collectors. That is of course up for debate, and your age may play a role in […]
