The world of using stamps may seem to be so last-century when it comes to daily usage of mail in a world dominated by email, messengers, texts and digital prints on boxes […]
The Most Valuable Stamp in the World Comes to Light
The Race to Blend Collectibles, Cryptocurrency, NFTs Has Hardly Begun
The world of cryptocurrency has not let up in the emergence of new and unusual activities in 2021. With a new announcement that Galaxy Digital was going to acquire BitGo for $1.2 […]
Inverted Jenny Stamps Set to Take the Stage in 2021
With collectibles having matured into an alternative asset class, some stamps have become worth more than just serious money. The Inverted Jenny stamp is touted as the world’s most famous stamp and […]
20 Reasons Babe Ruth Cards Will Be in Demand For Decades Ahead
Babe Ruth is not just one baseball’s top heroes. He is one of the most widely recognized heroes of all-time in all sports. His home run record may have been broken, but […]
How to Start a Coin Collection with $500 or Less
As the world of collectibles has become an alternative asset class that now competes for the same investing dollars as stocks, bonds and real estate, numismatics is still one of the go-to […]
Star Wars Comics Are Still Hot, But…
If there is one movie franchise across all genres that is the most widely recognized in the world, chances are high that it is Star Wars. When 20th Century Fox approached Stan […]
5 Affordable Key-Date Coins Every Collector Should Know
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 […]
Is Collecting Old Texas Republic Money a Good Investment?
While most people associate numismatics with coins, this also includes collecting historical paper currency. Collectors have been buying and selling all forms of old currencies, and it has become undeniable that investors […]
Why Every Vintage Sports Collector Wants a Bill Russell Rookie Card
If there is one 1950s rookie basketball card that is sought out by vintage collectors and investors alike, look no further than the 1957 Topps Bill Russell. This is considered Russell’s official […]
Why All Basketball Collectors Want the 1948 Bowman George Mikan Card
Sports cards have risen in value and in prominence to the point that they have undeniably emerged as an alternative asset class. Some buyers may want to collect these cards for personal […]
Early U.S. & Colonial Coins – Buy for Investing or for Jewelry?
Coin collecting is one of the key themes within collectibles. It is also now undeniable that collectibles have turned into an alternative asset class all on their own. In fact, collectibles are […]
Top 5 VW Bus Sales of All-Time
One classic vehicle that has been idolized due to the age of the 1960s and then again in countless movies and shows is the classic Volkswagen Bus. With many of the Baby […]
Lionel Messi Record-Breaking Shoes Auction Sets a New Bar
The business of buying and selling sports cards and collectibles has grown and grown. In fact, it is now undeniable that collectibles have become an alternative asset class of their own. Many […]
1933 Double Eagle Gold Coin Auction May Set $10M to $15M Record
Illegal United States gold sounds like something involving a crime scene. What the description is referring to is 1933 minted gold coins that were only legal before Executive Order 6102 required all […]
Are Diamonds Really a Good Investment?
Gold and Silver have been hot investments on and off for years, and both metals fit in with collectibles as a store of value. Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and now non-fungible tokens also fit […]
Painful Lessons Chasing Rookie of the Year and Hot Rookie Cards
Chasing rookie sports cards may not be new for collectors. What is relatively new is that sports collectibles have undeniably joined other collectibles as an alternative asset class. Collectibles now compete for […]
Actually, You Can Still Buy Vintage Babe Ruth Cards for Under $1,000
Babe Ruth is one of the most celebrated sports heroes of all-time. His home run record has been broken, but the “quality” of his record 714 homers is unrivaled. Most vintage baseball […]
Basquiat Skull Painting Could Sell for Over $50 Million
Modern art has become a focal point for wealthy collectors and investors alike. Prices have risen decade after decade and modern art masterpieces in many cases now eclipse the master paintings which […]
Collecting & Investing: Vintage “Monster” Baseball Card Sets
It has become undeniable that collectibles have become an alternative asset class. Collectors and investors are now openly and creatively competing for the same assets. Baseball cards are perhaps the most iconic […]