eBay has partnered with the MINT Collective and Collectable for an auction of high-end sports cards and memorabilia that opened Wednesday.

“The focal point of Japan’s ravenous WBC consumption is Shohei Ohtani. Since the start of March, the dual threat has added 2.8 million followers on Instagram, becoming the most followed MLB player on the platform.”

“Nat Turner (CEO, Collectors) said it is now the ‘fastest growing category inside of PSA as far as submissions [go].’ The number of tickets submitted to the company rose 173% between 2020 and 2021, and another 164% YoY last year.”

“The Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon was bought by an unnamed collector for a whopping 45.45 million Hong Kong dollars, or $5.8 million, at a virtual Christie’s auction in Hong Kong. “

The rare MTG card, signed by artist Christopher Rush, brought $615,000 at auction.

“Sports cards and other collectibles are hotter than ever — and the pandemic has played a part.”

“As collectible prices boomed in recent years, multiple tennis stars’ trading cards sold for over $10,000 each. Yet, the biggest manufacturers have not made a robust product for the sport. That could change as soon as this year. “

“While the rich may not be any smarter than the rest of us…they have historically been ahead of the game when it comes to driving the alternative investment category. Especially as it pertains to the ‘Passion’ investments which I’ll be highlighting.”

The MINT Collective, presented by eBay & founded by Collectable, IMG & Omaha Productions, gets set to launch in Las Vegas this coming week.

Altan Insights provides an analysis of the market conditions that led the iconic card to jump 264$ in value over the course of a month.

“Dapper’s NBA Top Shot experienced a wild price bubble during the NFT boom. The followup NFL All Day collection has had a more modest rollout – and collectors think that’s good news.”

“A new Sotheby’s report peeks under the hood of high-end auction houses, and reveals just how critical the super-rich are to company bottom lines.”

“The woodblock print inspired artists across the East and West, including Monet and Van Gogh.”

“ Five other items from team Japan — Masataka Yoshida’s bat, Munetaka Murakami’s batting gloves and helmet, Shota Imanaga’s jersey and a pullover worn by manager Hideki Kuriyama — will also make the trip.”

“The violin has its own name – the Baltic. [It] became the third most expensive musical instrument ever sold at an auction.”

“For about 45 minutes, real estate heavyweights waged a fierce bidding battle for the iconic landmark – one upping each other by at least $500,000 at a time.”

Collectable and eBay are proud to unveil the MINT25 catalog, comprised of 25 of the most compelling items in the upcoming MINT Auction. The auction is part of The MINT Collective, an upcoming live event founded by Collectable, IMG, and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions.

An Altan Insights special report that examines the question, “Are there publicly traded companies that could be used as proxies for an investment thesis in a collectible alternative asset class?”

The Cubs’ pitcher has spent hours connecting with the collecting community as he works his way back to full strength.

Secondary value for brands such as Rolex and Patek Phillippe has outpaced the S&P 500 by more than a factor of two over the past four years and change.

The sales event, a follow up to last year’s $2.2M “art of Disneyland” auction, coincides with the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.

Sotheby’s “The Camouflage Collection Part I” contains 1,500 bottles that are expected to bring close to $70,000 at auction

An American flag that once flew over Foxboro Stadium during Brady’s breakout season – and has garnered many a recent headline – is headed to auction on eBay.

The marketplace and fractionalization company will shift its focus to “growing Tokenization-as-a-business.”

“Know the key factors that can impact a photograph’s appeal and value”

The story behind an MJ debut ticket that fetched nearly $500,000

“In this particular set of picks, Obama went with a Final Four of Indiana, Florida, Ohio State and Louisville. Not great — as Louisville, Wichita State, Michigan and Syracuse actually made it. But, hey, one of four isn’t bad!”

“The Alpha Black Lotus is one of the first examples of a grail card in TCGs. The fact that this copy is signed on the case by the legendary Christopher Rush makes it all the more special.”

“The rich tend to stay rich, and they will continue to spend serious money on the things that bring them pleasure (or the ability to flex to their friends).“

“Rising fees have opened its moat to new competitors in the collectibles space, like livestream auction sites Whatnot [and] Popshop.”

“The 1962 250 GT SWB California Spider was sold at the Gooding & Company event during Florida’s Amelia Island Concours collector car week celebration.”

Blake Martinez picked up a side hustle while rehabbing an ACL tear, before turning it into a full-time business – Blake’s Breaks.

Submit your highest discreet bid during the qualifying round, until 3/5/23 @ 10pm ET, for a chance to advance to the extended bidding round.

“The jersey worn by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana in not one, but two Super Bowl victories by the San Francisco 49ers …obliterat[ed] the record paid for a football jersey at auction.”

“Turnover is increasing at a time of global turmoil—and it is mostly down to growing digital sales and new tastes among the 1%”

“No one else in this financial planner’s family has any interest in the sports memorabilia he’s accumulated. But he’s made a plan and has some advice for people like him.”

“The first Black player to appear on  an American card is likely a name unfamiliar to most fans of the game…He would appear on a card as a minor league player despite the fact that his tenure in the Pacific Coast League lasted all of two games.”

The Bambino’s SGC 7 rookie card now holds the high-water mark for card sales in 2023.

“The collection, one of the biggest in the world…belonged to Swiss Apple collector Hanspeter Luzi…Before starting his Apple collection, Luzi collected vintage sewing machines that became the foundation for the Sammlung Albrecht Mey sewing machine museum in Germany.”

“[Altan Insights] compiled the all-time auction prices records for video games as for February 23rd, 2023.”

Highlights include a Lou Gehrig signed Rookie Card, a Patrick Mahomes Shield RPA, and the company’s first foray into wine.

“Goldin Auctions is offering the final final regular season game ball of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career, used to score the last of his 38,387 career points.”

The factory sealed first-generation iPhone, released in 2007, became the highest selling original iPhone this past weekend, topping a $39k sale from 2022.

“‘Ultimately, the Court’s conclusion that what Dapper Labs offered was an investment contrade under Howe is narrow,’ the judge wrote.”

“Price declines are signaling that the froth has left the market, leading sneaker heads and analysts alike to wonder if the market is crashing — or just normalizing.”

The 2020 Panini Prizm Black Gold PSA 10 #’d /5 was sold by PWCC for $10,800.

The medal, which belonged to Steve Christoff, sold for $375,961 at SCP Auctions.

“Hot dog hands, googly-eyed rocks and — yes — Auditor of the Month trophies will benefit Laundry Workers Center, Transgender Law Center and Asian Mental Health Project.”

“With the new flagship set dropping this week (and soon after, a new baseball season), let’s take a peek behind the curtain at the design of Series 1.”

“In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.”

“That price would make the Codex Sassoon the most valuable historical document ever auctioned.”

“Less than 12 of the 1908 Strap Tanks are believed to still be out in the world, even fewer are as close to the original condition“

“Aaron and Nate break down the Super Bowl and its impact on the sports card market.”

“‘The strategy is to find who the world thinks is the chase card and then who has the success on the field to follow up — and he fits both better probably than anybody we’ve had.’”

“It follows the ball failing to sell with London-based auctioneers Graham Budd Auctions in November, despite a £2m bid.”

“Ezra joins the MINT Collective podcast to talk about what he is most excited for at this year’s event, changes to the event from last year, some of which are based on attendee feedback and many of the intangible benefits of attending the MINT.

Glen joins Collectable Live to discuss the world of original comic art and to help sports card and memorabilia collectors understand the space through the sports collector lens.

The basketball used to set the record broken this week by LeBron James will join Goldin’s February Elite Auction.

The jersey, photomatched to 25 games, became the second most expensive basketball jersey ever sold.

“Since October 15–just prior to the start of what was expected to be his record setting season–over 100,000 listings for LeBron cards have sold on eBay for over $10.5 million.”

The actor who portrayed Luke Skywalker is signing a limited amount of Star Wars posters, something he hasn’t done since 2017.

“Having witnessed a huge surge in values for modern-era F1 cars during 2022, the new year has continued to reinforce that trend with the sale of the 643.”

The legendary QB shot from 10th most searched player to #1 on PWCC after his announcement.

“Named the first part of a “visionary collection of Joseph Lau,” the event was the largest single-owner handbag sale in Asia’s auction market”

Atul joins Collectable Live to discuss the investability of fine wines and to help sports card and memorabilia collectors understand the space through the sports collector lens.

A new report from Market Decipher projects the sports memorabilia industry, including trading cards, to grow at a CAGR of 21.8% over the next 10 years.

“Cosmetic tattoo artist Karen Green was gifted a first-generation iPhone in 2007 but never opened it. Now, she’s putting it up for auction, where it’s expected to fetch at least $50,000, more than 80 times its original price.”

“Originally a special development model that was never intended to be sold, the one-of-a-kind Bugatti Chiron Profilée sold at RM Paris collector car auction.”

“No longer seen as a declining active athlete, but rather an accomplished legend, demand grows once again. That already started happening with Brady after his video dropped.”

“Heritage Auctions is selling the Kaepernick-worn 49ers jersey at a starting bid of $10,000 USD. According to reports, the jersey is expected to fetch up to $40,000 USD, if not more.”

“UK-based literature purveyor Peter Harrington Rare Books announced it will be offering a stunning assortment of rare James Bond film finds, including screenplays, costume designs, storyboards and more.”

“When the economy is strong and stable, consumer confidence is high, and people tend to have more disposable income to spend on collectibles. In this environment, consumers are more likely to make impulse purchases, and the market for collectibles tends to be stronger.”

“Collectable and Cult Wine Investment are teaming up to offer wine as an alternative investment class, host live events, and provide educational opportunities.”

“From a post-pandemic Brexit watershed to HIp Hop’s 50th birthday, The Art Newspaper team discuss what lies ahead this year.”

Artist James Fiorentino joins Collectable CEO Ezra Levine for a mor ein depth look into art.

Deniz Kahn (President, WATA Games) joins Collectable CEO Ezra Levine for a more in depth look into collectible video games.

A look at the rookies and other early key cards of the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame

“A summary of 10 ‘lesser’-known facts about the card that symbolizes the post-war hobby, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle.”

“James wore the iconic jersey during the Miami’s Game 7 win over the San Antonio Spurs in 2013”

“Proceeds from the online auction, which ends February 3, will go towards the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation”