Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are still in an early phase of existence and growth. Many individuals are still not sure if the trend to the digitization of physical assets even brings any real […]
Will Mattel’s Hot-Wheels NFTs Set a Toy Industry Standard?
Why 1954 Dan-Dee Potato Chips Mickey Mantle Cards Have Such High Demand
The decade of the 1950s was a boom time for America. World War 2 had been won, and the Baby Boomers were young kids. It truly was the era that made up […]
Will Pocket Watches Hold Their Value in the Future?
Many watch collectors are willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars on their beloved wrist watches. It is not even difficult to spend more than $100,000 for an off-the-shelf watch today, […]
Are Classic Car Hood Ornaments Worth Buying?
Collectors Dashboard evaluates the collectibles sector as an alternative asset class. This might not mean that every single collectible should be considered an investment. It certainly does not mean that every collectible […]
1952 Berk Ross Cards Underappreciated (and Undervalued?)
Vintage baseball card collectors had to deal with some serious sticker shock in late 2020 and early 2021 as prices rose endlessly. While prices have since corrected and come back down from […]
Will Netflix Win Its Share of Collectibles Sales?
Netflix Inc. has been an incredible growth company in the last two decades. From starting out as a mailing service of DVD movies, now Netflix has grown to more than 200 million […]
Why the 1933 Uncle Jacks Candy Babe Ruth Card Is So Valuable
It is a fair bet that almost all adults know the name Babe Ruth. Very few people in the world know anything about a confectionery company called Uncle Jacks, Inc. The value […]
Analyzing Mad #1 Comic vs Mad Magazine
It is no secret that certain comic books from the Golden Age can fetch vast sums of money. There have been multiple sales for more than $1 million. Certain magazine issues can […]
Superman Valuations: Taking a Time-Out, Or Is Conservation to Blame?
Comic books from the Golden Age can fetch vast sums of money. There have been multiple sales for more than $1 million, echoing what has been seen in sports cards and other […]
Will Case Breaks, Box Breaks and Pack Breaks Survive 2021?
The world of sports collectibles and non-sports collectibles has undergone major changes in 2020 and 2021. The deep recession and the COVID-19 pandemic should have dealt a major blow to the prices […]
Why 2020 Wine Futures May Attract Collectors and Investors Alike
Wine futures, or En Primeur, probably sound like they are supposed to trade on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange or another futures exchange. While the term “futures” is used, wine futures are quite […]
Student-Athletes Win Major Compensation and Benefits Ruling Against NCAA
Colleges and universities throughout the United States have made countless millions and billions of dollars off of their sports programs over time. This has been possible in part due to the athletes […]
Why Cleaning Coins Can Destroy the Value So Much
Collectors Dashboard is not alone in evaluating collectibles as an alternative asset class. It is undeniable that collectors and hobbyists who have passion for an item are often in direct competition with […]
Analyzing the Key Wonder Woman Comic Books of the Golden Age
Wonder Woman is a timeless comic book character that has earned her place among the top superhero characters in the comic book world. Three separate issues introduce and immortalize this character, forever […]
Analyzing The Incredible Hulk’s Key Comic Book Issues
He’s huge, he’s green and he’s been around since the Kennedy Administration. The Incredible Hulk character was first seen in the debut of his first issue May of 1962, and despite some […]
Are Ancient Coins Good Investments?
Coins of the ancient world have been collected for centuries. Images of Roman civilization and biblical references come to mind minted on precious metals like gold or silver. Remarkably these coins were […]
Analyzing Captain America Comics of the Golden Age
Captain America has been among the top comic book heroes since the Golden Age of comic books. The problem is that this character’s iconic American image has come and gone over time. […]
Owning Private Rail Cars – For Collectors or Investors?
The status of collectibles having matured from mere hobby into an alternative asset class is now undeniable. Investors simply looking to make a profit are routinely competing with hobbyists and those who […]
Converting Classic Cars Into Electric Vehicles for Collectors (and Investors)
Owning a classic car can be a real rush for the owners. Those classic cars from the 1970s and even back to before the 1960s can sure turn a lot of heads […]
Analyzing Iron Man’s First Comic Book Appearances
The Invincible Iron Man is a Silver Age comic book hero that has surged in popularity as films with the Tony Stark character took Iron Man to new heights. Collectors have multiple […]