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Collectable Flips Institutional Trading Idea Into Card Auction Service
“Collectable, a sports and memorabilia platform, will soon roll out a new form of auction borrowed from the institutional trading market.”
Collectable Expansion Plans Include New Offerings & International Reach
“Collectable is taking its reach internationally and adding comic books, video games, sports art, and trading card games to its platform.”
9.5 Million Sports Cards Were Authenticated and Graded in 2022
“After ramping up operations for a full 12-month period with no significant shutdowns, PSA, SGC, CSG and Beckett graded nearly 15 million items combined last year, including 9.5 million million sports cards.”
First Victor Wembanyama Card in Sports Illustrated Kids
“The 19-year-old prospect and potential number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is one of nine players included in the magazine.”
Hobby Tweets of the Week
@BMWSportscards1 speculates on the value of Jefferson Burdick’s T206 Honus Wagner
@EthanXXVI shares the acquisition of his own 2022 Topps Chrome Superfractor 1/1
@ENaierman reports on the auction record for an original Bob Ross painting
@Sothebys shares the consignment of an iconic Kobe Bryant jersey, estimated at $5M-$7M
Collectors Show Their Support for Bills' Damar Hamlin
“As sports fans celebrate the recovery of Bills safety Damar Hamlin, card collectors are showing their support by buying his trading cards.”
15 Years of Data on the 1986 Fleer PSA 10 and BGS 9.5 - Why? When? How Much? How Many?
“A look at 15 years of data compiled on the history of the 1986 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan Rookie Card in Gem Mint condition.”
The Most Prized Vinyl Record in the World
What makes The White Album more sought after than Once Upon a Time in Shaolin
One of Princess Diana’s Most Iconic Dresses is Being Auctioned This Month
“The strapless purple gown is quite literally fit for a princess”
