Collectibles Craze Boosts Growth in Insurance Industry

As sales of sports memorabilia have risen during the coronavirus pandemic, some insurance companies have seen their own mini-surge. “Our activity is at a level that I…

• By
  Michael McCann
• Analysis
• Apr 13, 2021 5:55 am

Mickey Mantle Card Sells for $5.2 Million in Record Deal

The boom in sports memorabilia continues: A mint 1952 Mickey Mantle sold for a record-shattering $5.2 million to entrepreneur and actor Rob Gough in a private…

• By
  Brendan Coffey
• Commerce
• Jan 14, 2021 5:00 am

Trove of Jordan Memorabilia Expected to Auction for More Than $1 Million

A collection of game-worn Michael Jordan gear that could go for over $1 million will be auctioned in the coming months. Jordan’s assistant and longtime friend George…

• By
  Jacob Feldman
• Athletes
• Nov 12, 2020 2:55 am

Dodgers’ World Series Final-Out Baseball Worth $250,000

Before Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes shared in the championship jubilation of handshakes and hugs, he took care of business. Barnes tucked the baseball used…

• By
  Scott Soshnick
• Baseball
• Oct 27, 2020 10:03 pm

Rally Democratizes Ownership of Rare Collectibles, But Investors Solely Focused on ROI Should Avoid

Rally, an app that enables individuals to buy into—and trade their stakes in—rare collectibles (think: cards, sports memorabilia), recently raised $17 million dollars in…

• By
  JohnWallStreet
• Commerce
• Oct 16, 2020 2:55 am

Million-Dollar Mantle Cards and Memorabilia Enthusiasm Draw Eyes of Wall Street

Whether it’s a lack of games to watch or another nostalgia boom sparked by the pandemic, sports fans have been focusing on trading cards, ticket stubs and gear of their…

• By
  Brendan Coffey
• Commerce
• Sep 17, 2020 8:06 am