Joining us right now is Ken Golden, founder and CEO of Golden Auctions. Good morning to you, Ken. Congratulations on the new season of the broadcast.Tell us what's happening in the world of cards and collectibles. What's happened to the prices since we last saw you. >> Sure.I mean, look, the it since you last saw me, it's been become firmly established that trading cards, sports collectibles, and more broadly collectibles have become uh an accepted alternative asset. um the numbers that people are getting f ...

Let's start off with the super. I wasn't actually surprised by this, but it gets to this idea. I mean, it wasn't just the Superman comic, but we've had other sort of collectibles and I want to take out the clamps and the Frida Kahlo's because we know there's always been demand for that type of art.But to see Superman or to see, you know, a gold chain from the hip hop era get auctioned off at Sotheby's, you're starting to see things, particularly from my generation, that people are valuing in a way that I th ...

Core Insights - The rise in value of collectibles, including comic books and sneakers, reflects a shift in cultural valuation, with items from the hip hop era and contemporary art gaining significant auction prices [2][4][15] - Collecting is becoming a mainstream lifestyle, akin to fashion and music, with a growing trend expected over the next 5 to 10 years [4][14] - The valuation of collectibles is driven by demand and personal expression, particularly in a social media context where ownership is showcased [6][12] Collectibles Market Trends - Historical collectibles, such as trading cards and comic books, are now being valued similarly to traditional art, indicating a broader acceptance of diverse collectible categories [2][3][4] - The integration of collectibles into consumer packaged goods (CPG) strategies is anticipated, with companies like Hershey's leveraging collectibles to enhance product appeal [10][14] - The concept of fractional ownership and blockchain technology is emerging as a way to democratize access to high-value collectibles, allowing more individuals to invest in expensive items [12][13] Cultural Impact - Collectibles are fostering community engagement, as seen in events like Comic-Con, which highlights the cultural significance of these items [15] - The nostalgia associated with collectibles, such as trading cards and comic books, is driving interest and investment, as individuals seek to reclaim lost opportunities from their past [16]

I'd rather own a trading card or a comic book and have that go up in value than the same equivalent of a stock. A 100 shares of Tesla is not as interesting for me going up as one rare rookie card or or a collectible. It has extra value.I'm sure everybody who's got a half a brain that goes on this show talks about diversifying. I think that's fair. >> We've heard that one before. >> Yeah, you've heard that one.I think that's fair. But I I I to take even a step further to a lot of the stocks I like here, the ...

RT phygitals (@phygitals)The first IP ever launch on Phygitals just sold 20,000+ figurines in three days, generating nearly $500K in revenue.We’re fired up to enter a new era where every sought-after collectible lives under one roof.Thanks for the fun @groowut & team, fwoward 🚀 https://t.co/ESuAnugMp2 ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Collecting Metal: The Inner and Outer Worlds of Jewelry, Coins, Bullion Bits, and Odd Shiny Things"Some metal collectibles came in a wide variety of artistically skilled forms. Others came in the form of coins: labeled, mass-produced pieces of metal stamped by the blow of a hammer or cast in molds, whereby a mostly-trusted brand named their alleged value. Still others came in forms that look odd to us, resembling neither coins nor fancy jewelry, but rather utilitarian-looking piec ...

Meet @TuomHolmberg.Founder of @Collector_Crypt, where trading cards meet DeFi. We talked tokenizing Pokémon, how $CARDS aligns collectors and community, and why the future of collectibles is both physical, and onchain.Read the full interview below.https://t.co/3yQvfJkDnA ...

The percentage of high-net-worth individuals who are spending on collectibles, including art, has fallen from 63% in 2024 to 56% this year. Learn more: https://t.co/GCfVwuiivD ...

Jon from @Sorare explains why they’re moving to Solana:“It’s extremely cheap. We’re migrating millions of collectibles to Solana and it’s only $5,000.Solana and Sorare have the same goal, to bridge the gap between the crypto audience and the mainstream.” https://t.co/z4YuAk7ymW ...

Product Description - Blind-box toys are similar to Pokemon cards or cereal box prizes, offering a degree of predictability but not complete certainty [1] - Labubu is identified as one of today's hottest blind-box collectibles [1] Consumer Behavior - Consumers have a general idea of what they will receive, but the exact item is unknown [1]