With collectibles having matured into an alternative asset class, coin collecting and numismatics has a feature role. Many coin (and paper money) collectors have also become numismatic investors at a time when […]
Five Key Date Coins Holding Steady in August (2021)
Massive T206 Ty Cobb Collection Breaks the Bank at Auction
Breaking the bank has many connotations in life, but simply being priced more than you can afford is one of the go-to uses of the phrase. The T206 set is littered with […]
Ancient Roman Coin Auction Resurrects Julius Caesar
The auction for Ancient Coins of The Roman Republic closed last night at Heritage Auctions. While some of the coins sold below the initial estimates offered up, the high prices should catch […]
Why It Costs Over $2,000 to Own 1 Ounce of Lunar Meteorite
The world of collectibles has continued to evolve over time. It’s not just about baseball cards, comic books, coins and stamps, and not even just about fine art. Collectibles also includes historical […]
The Future of Baseball Cards as Topps, Mudrick and MLB Part Ways
Well, sometimes industries change rapidly. Just ask The Topps Company and Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (“MUDS”) as news has been issued by both parties that their pending Special Purpose Acquisition Company […]
How the Coming The Eternals Movie Is Driving Comic Book Prices
If one thing can drive interest and prices higher for a comic book series, an upcoming action-packed high-cost movie with multiple stars can do it. This is where Marvel comic book The […]
Just How Fungible Is A $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 bill in circulation has exactly the […]
How Much Will You Pay To Own Tiger Woods’ Personal Putter?
Like any sport, collecting the athlete’s equipment used to win a key game or event with can be quite valuable. A baseball bat for a milestone home run is one item, but […]
Actually, 10 Modern Era Comic Book Values Come to Life
There is a very well known “secret” in the world of comic books. Comics from the Golden Age are the ones with the big value. There are some key Silver Age comic […]
Beyond France & Italy, Wine Collectors & Investors May Look to Portugal
When it comes to the great wines in Europe, most collectors and newer wine investors tend to automatically think about France or Italy. Or maybe they think about some of the best […]
Ancient Coin Auction Dominated by Assassination of Caesar, Marcus Junius Brutus
When it comes to collecting coins and numismatics, historical and ancient coins can command some of the highest prices. The ancient coins are a piece of history that are sought after by […]
Cartier’s Crash Watch Thrives in Luxury, With Mixed History and Inspirations
The number of various works of art by Salvador Dali are not easy to count. The same can be said for the “Dali-inspired” works of art. But what about the surrealistic influence […]
Why the Mecum Daytime Auction in Monterey Matters So Much
The Mecum Auctions annual Daytime Auction in Monterey is the industry standard for luxury and collector car trends. This a geography where it is safe to say “money exists a little more […]
Aston Martin and Lamborghini Making Moves for Ultra-Luxury Car Buyers
High-end cars are beloved trophies for collectors and for wealthy consumers. These cars are frequently the daily driver. Many collector cars and luxury cars will not ever be driven more than a […]
Honus Wagner T206 Breaks Another Record at REA ($6.6 Million)
The August 2021 auction for Robert Edward Auctions has ended. There were many hot vintage cards up for grabs, but yet again the T206 Honus Wagner has set another record. As of […]
The Top 10 Rookie Baseball Cards of the 1960s
The 1960s was a pivotal time in American history. It wasn’t the “Mom, Baseball and Apple Pie” times like the prior decade but baseball was still the top sport in America. It […]
Restored T206 Honus Wagner Looks Unique Ahead of Sale
The T206 Honus Wagner card from 1909 is perhaps the one baseball card that every sports collector knows about. That’s also true even for those who are not into sports collectibles. The […]
Collecting Olympic Medals Is Harder Than You Think
The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games have ended and 113 new metals are forever associated with the United States. Olympic medals are symbols representing years of training that forever carry a story from […]
Bad Lessons of Over-Grading Your Cards
Card collectors now know that any card from the modern era has to be kept in pristine condition for the card to ever have any value. Vintage cards can be in rough […]
How Coin Dealers Cope With Falling Gold and Silver Prices
The price of silver and gold goes up and down over time. Rising gold and silver prices means that what was bought last week is worth more this week. But what happens […]