Sports Cards

Investing in sports trading cards has experienced a resurgence in popularity, driven by collectors and investors seeking tangible assets with potential financial upside.

Sports trading cards capture the excitement and nostalgia of athletes and sporting moments, making them highly sought after by enthusiasts. Investing in sports trading cards involves acquiring cards of athletes with strong market demand, rare editions, or cards from significant milestones in their careers.

Factors that impact card value include player performance, scarcity, condition, and historical significance. It’s crucial to stay informed about the sports market, track player performance, and follow industry trends to make informed investment decisions.

Platforms and marketplaces dedicated to sports trading cards have emerged, providing opportunities to buy, sell, and trade cards, enabling investors to build and diversify their collections.

Sports cards are a fairly liquid market with supportive ecosystem. You can even insure your cards.

However, investing in sports trading cards comes with risks, such as fluctuations in player performance, market saturation, and counterfeiting. Authenticating cards, understanding grading systems, and buying from reputable sources are essential considerations. Investing in sports trading cards can provide both financial potential and nostalgic enjoyment for collectors and investors alike, offering a unique intersection of sports fandom and investment opportunities.

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PANINI FLAWLESS ROOKIE AUTOGRAPH GREEN TRAE YOUNG

Sports Cards Insider – Trae Young & Michael Porter Jr.

Today we have a deep dive into two basketball cards coming up on Collectable:
-A 2018-19 Panini Flawless Trae Young Rookie Autographs Card (Green) that IPOs Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 8 PM EST
-A 2018-19 Panini Contenders Michael Porter Jr. Championship Ticket that IPOs Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at 8 PM EST

Nikola Jokic Power Prizm Rookie Card

Nikola Jokic Power Prizm Rookie Card

Today we have a deep dive into a 2015-16 Nikola Jokic Panini Select Power Prizm Refractor card that is IPOing on Collectable Sunday, June 6th at 6 PM EST.

Sports Cards Insider – Invest in three legends

This week, we’re covering investment opportunities for a couple of baseball legends as well as a former football player turned wrestling legend (and actor):
-Willie Mays 1952 Topps PSA 8
-Mickey Mantle 1964 Topps PSA 9
-Dwayne Johnson 1994 Miami Bumble Bee BGS 9.5

Invest in LeBron James & Carmelo Anthony

Invest in LeBron James & Carmelo Anthony

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities for Lebron James and Carmelo Anthony:
-1/1 Logoman IPO’ing on Collectable
-Some listings on eBay that may be good pickups

Selena Williams

Invest in Serena Williams Today

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities for Serena Williams:
-Two rookie cards IPO’ing on Otis
-Some listings on eBay that may be good pickups

1955 TOPPS ROBERTO CLEMENTE

Sports Cards Insider – Three Baseball Legends

This week, we’re covering investment opportunities for three iconic baseball players. Read on for coverage of their IPO drops on Collectable as well as a few self-directed investment opportunities for each:

-Roberto Clemente 1955 Topps PSA 8
-Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman PSA 8
-Jackie Robinson 1948 Leaf PSA 7

TOPPS WILLIE MAYS GRAY BACK 1956

Willie Mays 1956 Topps / Mickey Mantle 1954 Bowman

Today we have a deep dive into a pair of baseball card assets IPO’ing on Collectable:
-Willie Mays 1956 Topps Gray Back PSA 9 – Tuesday, May 11th, 8 PM EST
-Mickey Mantle 1954 Bowman PSA 8 Basket (3) – Wednesday, May 12th, 8 PM EST

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Messi Rookie and Pele Rookie

Today we have a deep dive into rookie cards for two of the four greatest footballers of all time:
-Lionel Messi 2004 Mega Cracks PSA 9 – IPOs 13th May 2021 at 8pm EST on Collectable
-Pele 1958 Quigol PSA 8 – IPOs 14th April 2021 at noon EST on Rally

MICHAEL JORDAN PRECIOUS METAL GEMS

Michael Jordan Precious and Metal Tyson Rookies

Today we have a deep dive into two really unique assets
-Michael Jordan 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems BGS 8 – Wednesday 5th April 2021 on Otis
-Mike Tyson 1986 Panini Supersport BGS 9 x 2- Wednesday 6th April 2021 on Collectable

1975 TOPPS ROOKIE CATCHERS - OUTFIELDERS

Gary Carter Basket and Mahomes Rookie

Today we have a deep dive into trading card assets IPO’ing on Collectable:
-Gary Carter 1975 Topps & OPC Basket – Thursday 6th April 2021 on Collectable
-Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Immaculate /1 PSA Auth – Friday 7th April 2021 on Collectable

Mickey Mantle 1968 Topps

Mantle & Elway Baskets

Today we have a deep dive into two baskets of cards from Collectable:
-Mickey Mantle 1968 Topps PSA 9 x2 – IPOs Wednesday 28th April on Collectable at 8pm EST.
-John Elway 1984 Topps PSA 10 x 2 – IPOs Monday 29th April on Collectable at 8pm EST.

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