Those players’ memorabilia, owing to their vintage and exclusivity, are likely going to rise in value over time.
The top names, true legends of their sport, such as baseball Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle, are blue chips. We see a tiered list of players that includes legends, potential future legends and stars. The market for sports collectibles has begun to show signs of increasing orderliness. People stuck at home took more of an interest in collecting, quickly shifting the hobby to a business opportunity.
Collectibles markets of all stripes - from cars to watches to NFTs - got a lift during the pandemic.