The driving force in football cards and football collectibles is generally, and sadly, all about the quarterbacks. This of course is not a universal rule. That said, go look at all the […]
MLB Rookie/Prospect Card Prices on the Rampage!
Everyone knows about speculating in stocks. Speculating in hot young baseball prospects and rookie cards is another form of speculation entirely. In 2022, the alternative asset class of sports collectibles is seeing […]
High-End 1950s Mantle, Mays, Aaron Cards Obliterate Auction Estimates
The collectibles market remains strong in 2022 and the risk of armed conflict apparently isn’t deterring high-end card buyers. Trophy cards with high-end PSA/SGC grades and low graded populations keep showing incredibly […]
Post-Brady: Kyle Trask Rookie Cards 360-Degree Market View
With the news that Tom Brady is officially retiring from the NFL playing field, sports fans and sports collectors alike are debating who will be the next “greatest of all-time” for that […]
Modern Era Rookie Chase: 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson vs. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.
What is the best card that would be the “face card” of modern baseball cards? Many great athletes and their rookie cards come to mind. Rickey Henderson is a baseball player that […]
Will Mac Jones Become “The Next Tom Brady” for Collectors?
Modern era sports collectors who wheel and deal in cards are constantly on the lookout for the next player who is the greatest of all-time, or the GOATs. The rookie classes of […]
Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck Rookie May Lose Prominence in the Hobby
The face of vintage baseball card collecting may be the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle to some, or the T206 Honus Wagner to others. The face for modern era baseball cards, particularly from […]
Are Card Buyers Making a Big Mistake on Patrick Mahomes Rookie Cards?
Sports Fans and sports card collectors want to get behind the next Tom Brady. Brady leads in passing yards (it’s nearly 50 miles), touchdowns and Super Bowl rings. The next GOAT has […]
The Top 10 Rookie Baseball Cards of the 1960s
The 1950s era of “Mom, baseball and apple pie!” was fading as the 1960s took hold. It was a more pivotal time in American history, but baseball was still the top sport […]
The Top 10 Baseball Rookie Cards from 1950 to 1955
The 1950s was a magical time in America. As the pain of World War 2 was fading, the 1950s became the era of “Mom, baseball and apple pie!” The economy was booming […]
Sports Investor Reality Check: Not All Hot New NFL QBs Go to the Hall of Fame
Sports card collectors and investors have bought countless rookie and pre-rookie quarterback cards over the years. All do it having hope that these young men have a shot at becoming “The Next […]
LeBron James Rookie Card Pop Explodes As Lakers Roster Ages
The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers is a team that will be chock full of super-stars. Two-thirds of the NBA teams would love these players on their roster. Along with LeBron James, they […]
Tom Brady’s Rookie Cards Keep Shattering Record Prices
There has been a lot of news in the sports collectibles industry over the month of August. One issue which has not abated is that record prices for the top grades of […]
Are LeBron James Rookie Cards in Trouble After Embarrassing Lakers Playoff Loss?
The NBA playoffs of 2021 has seen a first as LeBron James and the team he plays for did not progress to the second round in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers […]
Will Mike Trout Rookie Card Prices Withstand His Injury?
Collecting baseball cards has sure changed over time. Collectors have been competing with investors who may be seeking a simple profit more than they are looking for pride or bragging rights about […]
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 […]
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 […]