The romance of Revolutionary War correspondence did not include postage. The modern understanding of a postage stamp was first issued by the United States on July 1, 1847. Until that time postage […]
Is Collecting America’s First Two Officially Issued Stamps a Good Investment?
Giannis Antetokounmpo Enters Super-Hero Class in Collectibles
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have won the 2021 NBA Finals. Not since 1971 had the Milwaukee Bucks been NBA champions, and Giannis was literally voted the most responsible for it. […]
Just Who Is Taki 183 in the Art World?
Street art has evolved well beyond mere graffiti and tagging. Some street art has become very collectible over recent years. And some of the sales prices have also garnered much more attention […]
NFT Push Expands with DraftKings and Tom Brady’s Autograph NFT Platform
The world of cryptocurrency and digitization has seen many ups and downs. Notable records have been followed by major sell-offs, followed by volatility and recoveries. One aspect which remains up for debate […]
Three Vintage “Monster” Baseball Card Sets for Collectors & Investors
Collectors Dashboard evaluates collectibles as an alternative asset class. By many views, the evidence is undeniable. The cost of collectibles can easily be exponentially higher than a typical stock or bond investment. […]
Why Wilt Chamberlain Rookies Are In Such High Demand
Collecting vintage basketball cards from before 1970 is not as easy as it is to collect vintage baseball or football cards. There just are not that many different sets that were made […]
Babe Ruth Collectors & Investors Owe It All to 1933 Goudey
The legendary Babe Ruth is not just one baseball’s top icons. The man George Herman Ruth, or Babe, is still one of the most widely recognized sports heroes of all-time. His home […]
Will Magic: The Gathering Dungeons & Dragons Crossover Cards Become Valuable?
Magic: The Gathering has received lots of attention over time. There has been increased attention with record prices in sales of cards from its legendary 1993 Alpha starter deck. Black Lotus cards […]
Investing in Video Games Has Come of Age
Sale prices of collectibles have turned some heads in recent months. It turns out that owning original first edition video games which are unopened and in nearly perfect condition has become an […]
10 Things All Parents Need To Know About Pokémon Cards
The continued interest in Pokémon has been nothing short of amazing. This is hard to fathom for many people who are over 50, but the Pokémon craze is now in its fourth […]
Did the Pandemic Rekindle Model Train Interest for Another Generation?
The pandemic of 2020 and 2021 was a time of social distancing. It was also a time that people spent more time, or nearly all of their time, at home. Worries of […]
Meet the NFT Launch for LeBron James, Space Jam and Looney Tunes
The virtual world and real world of non-fungible tokens remains elusive to many collectors. These NFTs have seen a surge of interest in 2021, but the surge from the first quarter of […]
Colonial History Duel of Collectors & Investors: Paul Revere vs. Ephraim Brasher
It is undeniable that the collectibles sector has matured into an alternative asset class. No longer are hobbies and collections kept locked away for only occasional viewing. Collectors now routinely are in […]
Analyzing Yastrzemski Rookie Cards: Mike vs. Carl (and Willie McCovey)
The Yastrzemski name has become one of the multi-generational names in baseball. Mike Yastrzemski of the Giants is the grandson of lifelong Boston Red Sox player Carl Yastrzemski. Both players got off […]
Analyzing 1977 Star Wars Cards for Collectors and Investors
The Star Wars movie franchise is among the best performing film assets of all-time. Going back to 1977 brings many memories for Star Wars movie fans and for collectors alike. The Star […]
Buying 1950s Baseball Card Treasure Trove – Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Robinson, Clemente, Koufax & More
Some people take interesting trips or decide to partake in adventurous trips for their 50th birthday. For me, mine was a trip to Cooperstown, New York to the Baseball Hall of Fame. […]
High-Grade Michael Jordan Rookie Card Supply Glut May Be Waning
Owning a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has been one of the Holy Grail cards of the modern era in sports collectibles. Jordan’s rookie cards have been topped in price by […]
First Generation Apple Products Command Strong Sale Prices as Collectibles
Apple Inc. may be one of the greatest stock and investment stories that has ever existed. Actually, it really is the greatest! But when people think of investing in Apple they probably […]
Topps Truck Tour, National Baseball Card Day, MLB All-Stars, Field of Dreams
If it seems like there is a “National Day” for just about anything, maybe there really is. August 7, 2021 is being set as National Baseball Card Day, according to Topps. And […]
Why Buying Gold Plated Commemorative Coins Is A Bad Investment
People who spend money to buy gold probably hope that they will make money on it one day. Or maybe they fear inflation and worry that gold will all that can be […]