by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Cards, College Trading Cards
College trading cards are quite rare, as NCAA rules are very strict regarding compensation for players. If a card is available, it was probably issued by the school, which the athlete attends. Cards that spark the greatest interest are those of athletes who have achieved notable milestones, or the team reached the milestone or won a championship. The particular sport is important also, with football, basketball, and baseball carrying the highest value. Men’s cards are more desirable than those of female athletes. Card condition is important, so care should be taken to protect it from damage and deterioration. Refrain from having the card autographed.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Cards, Boxing
Cards from the sweet science are collectible, depending on the boxer depicted or if it is a still from an historic fight. The most valuable cards are those of boxers from any weight class who have won their respective championships, but heavy weight fighters bring the greatest interest, with a few exceptions.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Cards, Basketball
Basketball trading cards are slowly growing in value. The primary determinants are the player depicted, what stage of the career the card is from (rookie cards are the most valuable), the condition of the card (it must be in mint or excellent condition), and whether or not the player is in the Hall of Fame. If any of these factors are missing, the value is lowered. Place any card in a protective sleeve to keep it from being damaged. The cards should not be autographed.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Baseball, Cards
Baseball cards are some of the most sought after memorabilia in the collectibles field. While vintage baseball cards have an established value, which tends to increase over time, contemporary cards are a speculative venture. In either instance, rookie cards hold their value longer, especially as the fame of the player grows – with induction into the Hall of Fame setting a base value. Following that, value is determined by scarcity, condition, and player accomplishment. The greatest return on the financial investment comes in an auction environment, rather than in a retail setting. Because of improved copying technology, it is important to have a card’s authenticity verified. Do have cards autographed, as that diminishes the value of both the card and the autograph.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Video Game Memorabilia
Video game memorabilia has a limited market at this time – primarily because the audience is relatively young and the evolving nature of the technology. Vintage video games have become noted collectibles, as have promotional items for those games considered iconic. The main problem with collecting video games is maintaining the equipment on which they are played. Video arcade stations are sought after (much in the same way pinball machines are) and can deliver a good return on investment, provided the game on the machine has sustained its popularity.
