@Raptormaniacs said:
Let’s not get carried away with this thread. The stock market is a bet on the future. The sports card market can be both leisure and/or a bet on the future. Neither is an indicator of how the economy is doing (in the present).
I'm not seeing much leisurely behavior, but I am seeing a lot of kids, adults, and even pro ballplayers going bonkers over pulling "rare" cards from expensive modern packs. Hoarding is a common activity amongst our crowd. I believe that the sports card market is most definitely a window into the mood of our economy.
@Raptormaniacs said:
Let’s not get carried away with this thread. The stock market is a bet on the future. The sports card market can be both leisure and/or a bet on the future. Neither is an indicator of how the economy is doing (in the present).
I'm not seeing much leisurely behavior, but I am seeing a lot of kids, adults, and even pro ballplayers going bonkers over pulling "rare" cards from expensive modern packs. Hoarding is a common activity amongst our crowd. I believe that the sports card market is most definitely a window into the mood of our economy.
The poor will ALWAYS buy lottery tickets. The rich need diversify their investments.
Oh, thread cleaned up and back on track. My opinion for what it's worth. This is an adult hobby that also has evolved into an alternate asset class. Blue-chip, high grade will remain strong and maybe even inch upward. Football has been undervalued for years.... kind of surprising considering the popularity of the sport. You can get a GOAT (Brady) for approximately 50% off all-time highs (Bowman, Bowman Chrome). Boggs, not a clue... pump & dump or maybe subset of Hall of Fame heavy drinkers? I do agree that there will soon be a buying opportunity as more and more folks experience corporate layoffs or head into retirement.
“So as I’m leaving the gym today, I grabbed my iPhone 16, sold all my crypto, hopped in my Lambo, called my broker and told him ‘Let’s put it 50/50 in Tesla and in a REIT I just heard about for the next few months. Gotta stay one step ahead, bros.
staybuff”
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
@mintonlypls said:
Speaking of prices rebounding...I bid on and was looking to upgrade my Clemente RC from a PSA-6.5 to a PSA-7.5. I tapped out at $30,000...with the card approaching early decade prices...and selling for $36,600 in a Goldin Auction ending this past weekend!
Huge news just a few minutes. Everybody strapped in and ready for the biggest bang in the card world since 1987..The moment has arrived and the prices will be climbing fast.
Is it Topps cards sell for more??? Please tell me it is so!!
Im all in on topps!
I really need a win.
Few min is less than 1 hour right?
Let’s go big money as long as I’m not spending mine!
I do enjoy reading these post
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I'm not seeing much leisurely behavior, but I am seeing a lot of kids, adults, and even pro ballplayers going bonkers over pulling "rare" cards from expensive modern packs. Hoarding is a common activity amongst our crowd. I believe that the sports card market is most definitely a window into the mood of our economy.
Farewell Ryno.
The poor will ALWAYS buy lottery tickets. The rich need diversify their investments.
Oh, thread cleaned up and back on track. My opinion for what it's worth. This is an adult hobby that also has evolved into an alternate asset class. Blue-chip, high grade will remain strong and maybe even inch upward. Football has been undervalued for years.... kind of surprising considering the popularity of the sport. You can get a GOAT (Brady) for approximately 50% off all-time highs (Bowman, Bowman Chrome). Boggs, not a clue... pump & dump or maybe subset of Hall of Fame heavy drinkers? I do agree that there will soon be a buying opportunity as more and more folks experience corporate layoffs or head into retirement.
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At a time like this and with a thread like this, I’m saddened that we can’t get a hot take from
@TheCrisser
“So as I’m leaving the gym today, I grabbed my iPhone 16, sold all my crypto, hopped in my Lambo, called my broker and told him ‘Let’s put it 50/50 in Tesla and in a REIT I just heard about for the next few months. Gotta stay one step ahead, bros.
staybuff”
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
You outbid me on that Clemente Monte!
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
You were actually running me up…huh!
Beautifully centered Clemente RC…though.
big happenings tonight..things are getting ready to go through the roof on the card front!!!! can't wait!!!
Tonight? Do tell!
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
what happened? I do not closely follow the auction houses.
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire.....
Farewell Ryno.
yes it is!!!!!
????????
1987 fleer glossy psa 10 barry bonds sells for $750
1989 Bowman tiffany Bo jackson sells for $700
1988 leaf nolan ryan psa 10 $2,000
1986 Topps nolan ryan psa 10 $2,500
1986 Topps traded Bo Jackson psa 10 $1,000
1986 Topps traded Tiffany Bo jackson psa 10 $13,000
Just a preview of things to come...
Awe Man!!
Congrats to the sellers.
Farewell Ryno.
Huge news just a few minutes. Everybody strapped in and ready for the biggest bang in the card world since 1987..The moment has arrived and the prices will be climbing fast.
Farewell Ryno.
Posts like this usually mean I missed a gem of a tweet.
Is it Topps cards sell for more??? Please tell me it is so!!
Im all in on topps!
I really need a win.
Few min is less than 1 hour right?
Let’s go big money as long as I’m not spending mine!
I do enjoy reading these post