Coins, Cards, Collector Cars, and Collectibles!
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Three Things -
You could read about rare coins, sports cards, cool collectibles all day long - but right now I just have three things for you to consider.
#1 - Rare Coin Price Index Still Looking Strong
There is no stopping the price index for rare coins, it’s been on a tear. Since March of 2020, the PCGS 3000 Index has gone almost vertical.
The index is up nearly 32% over the last three years. I know this index is not a perfect representation of all rare coins, but it sure does make an interesting data point.
#2 - Panini Vs. Fanatics - Sports Card Title Fight
Last week we mentioned the antitrust lawsuit filed by Panini, claiming arch rival Fanatics was up to some unsavory business in the sports card market.
In addition to Panini accusing Fanatics of poaching employees, making derogatory statements, and creating a monopoly, there’s one more amazing fact not many are aware of.
Fanatics quietly owns a huge stake in GC Packaging, the company responsible for printing sports cards for nearly the entire industry.
Panini claims Fanatics is undermining their business by cutting their production at the card printing company, and scaling back product releases with little notice.
Fanatics also has access to Panini’s trade secrets through their ownership of the printing company.
Michael Rubin playing 3D chess!
The more you learn about the Panini V. Fanatics lawsuit, the crazier it gets -
Sportico has a huge writeup (subscription access only)
#3 - Vintage Watch Values Sliding
Why are Rolex watches so expensive? In one word - quality. The immense effort to build the highest quality watch is the biggest factor making Rolex watches expensive, and valuable… But,
They are getting less expensive lately.
The luxury watch market is dropping. For over a year, the surge in demand from 2020 and 2021 has been easing, leading to a 15% drop over the last year - according to WatchCharts.com.
The index tracks sale prices for 60 watches from the top 10 luxury brands.
Now might be your chance to grab the Daytona or Patek you’ve had your eye on!
Do You Need Help?
The question I get asked more than any other - How Much are My Coins Worth?
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How Do I Sell My Coins Online? Seven Great Places to Cash in Your Coin Collection
Featured Articles -
We have new things going on at Attic Capital lately, take a look at a few of the latest articles. Feel free to share, and help me inspire the next generation of collectors!
How Much is a Game-Worn Michael Jordan Jersey Worth? - I’ll give you a hint, it’s more than $10 million.
Keanu Reeves, From Blockbusters to Bikes - What does the nicest guy in Hollywood collect? Motorcycles!
What’s the Most Important Baseball Card Ever Made? - That’s easy, it’s the Griffey Upper Deck rookie. You disagree? Then what’s your pick?
Question for You -
What is your favorite Twitter account and YouTube Channel in the collector community? Coins, cards, cars, vintage watches… whatever it is, let me know so I can shout them out!
We have a YouTube Channel, but I need your help. I’m looking for a suggestion for the next video!
Do you want your company to be featured in this newsletter? Reach out and let me know!
Update - I’m still working on my Attic Capital Giveaway Plan! I will get there… eventually… and when I do, it will be epic! Mark my words.
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!