Jeter basket, Chrome box

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Today is a deep dive into two assets:

  • Derek Jeter 1993 SP basket – IPOs 5th on Collectable
  • 2003-2004 Topps Chrome NBA Hobby Box – IPOs 5th April on Otis

Deter Jeter 1993 SP BGS

What is the Derek Jeter 1993 SP basket?

This is a pair of Derek Jeter rookie cards from the 1993 SP set. Both are graded BGS 9.5.

Because of the foil and dark card borders, this is a very tough grade for BGS. There are only no BGS 10s of the card, and only 273 BGS 9.5 (out of 16790).

There’s no retained equity with this IPO.

It IPOs on Collectable 5th April

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Cultural Relevance

2020 Hall of Fame inductee Derek Jeter spent 20 years playing for the New York Yankees. He’s currently the CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins.

He received 99.75% of the vote (all but one vote) on the first ballot for the hall of fame, which is the second highest ever. No one (except the voter him/herself) knows who the one holdout was.

Over the course of his 20 year career, Jeter won five each of:

  • Championships
  • Gold Gloves
  • Silver Slugger awards

He’s an annoyingly likeable and marketable guy who’s managed to stay in the public eye for decades. He helped propel the Yankees into the dynasty they are today, and is their all time leader for hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases, times on base, plate appearances and at bats.

He was selected to the All Star game 14 times, and the Yankees retired his number in 2017.

Inferred Value – $50k – $80k

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Growth Outlook and Future Catalysts

There aren’t really any catalysts for Jeter, and his cards seemed to have plateaued lately.

Asset Liquidity

This will have a roughly 90 day lockup period then will trade daily.

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Intangibles

Derek Jeter is the most punchable player in the history of the game.


Fernando Tatis 2016 Bowman Blue Refractor BGS 10 Pristine

What is the 2003 – 2004 Topps Chrome NBA Hobby Box?

This is a sealed box containing 24 packs of cards, four per pack.

This set contains rookie cards for LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony.

In a sealed box, you should expect to get:

  • Eight base refractors
  • Two rookie refractors
  • One x-fractor
  • 50% chance for an autograph or relic card

It IPOs on Otis 5th April.

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Cultural Relevance

The main thing you’re realistically hoping for with this box is a LeBron James refractor or Black Refractor, and we’ve covered his significance extensively.

We’ve also covered Wade here and Carmelo Anthony here.

Inferred Value – $30k +

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The sports cards category has returned 86% ROI so far across the entire portfolio.

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Growth Outlook and Future Catalysts

There aren’t going to be any new stars breaking out for this box, but we do have the imminent retirement of the three or four main rookies sometime soon. That could provide a lift.

But really you’re just hoping the LeBron cards start to tick up again.

Asset Liquidity

This will have a roughly 30 day lockup period then will trade daily.

Platform Risk

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Intangibles

Once pretty common, these boxes are getting harder to come by now. And sealed boxes are quite exciting.


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Wyatt Cavalier

Wyatt Cavalier

With a background in finance & intelligence analysis, Wyatt has an unhealthy obsession with finding the best blue chip investment opportunities. His previous newsletter, Fractional, resonated deeply with subscribers, bringing actionable insights and unconventional trading strategies. His rare book collection specializes in banned editions. He currently lives in Spain with his beautiful wife, three young boys, and dog Monty.

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