Sportscard prices have been increasing in recent years due to various reasons. One, Millenials who flipped sneakers are now getting into the game of flipping sports cards because they can get them in higher volume as their budget allows compared to sneakers. Secondly, many people who grew up in the 80s are being driven by nostalgia to invest in sports cards. Thirdly, the popularity of sports cards is tied to the popularity of sports betting. For instance, purchasing a box of sports cards and hoping you get a $50,000 worth zion card offers the same thrill as sports betting.
Fourthly trading sports cards can be viewed as the current generation’s art. Attitudes and values are changing, and many sports fans would rather display a Michael Jordan rookie card in their house than a painting. As such, the limited supply and high demand of some sports cards make them an excellent long-term investment that is likely to increase in value over time, just like fine art.
If you are interested in getting into the sports cards trading market, here are the best cards to collect.
Rookie cards
Historically, a player’s rookie card has more value than any other of their cards. A rookie card remains a rookie card, so it cannot be manipulated, which is why it is such a valuable investment. Many people interested in sports cards always want to get the first card ever printed of the player, which is usually the rookie card. For instance, Lebron James’ rookie card sold for a whopping $5.2million this year, making it the most expensive basketball card ever sold. Note that if a rookie card of a particular player gets too pricey, many people start to collect other cards of the player, like first-year cards.
Inserts
Sports cards companies usually put inserts into packs of cards to spread out the regular cards. Inserts stand out as more artistic and have a unique design from the rest of the cards in the set. Recently, inserts have more value, and as more people diversify their sports card investments, inserts populations are lower. Depending on what it signifies, inserts might be a much more valuable investment.
Boxes
Boxes come in various types: retail boxes found in sports cards stores and hobby boxes. Hobby boxes are the ones with autographed cards in them. There are two ways to invest in sports cards boxes. You can buy them and keep them sealed as you wait for them to rise in value. Sealed boxes hold more value because no one knows what is inside, but it depends on the box type. Secondly, you can open the packs for fun after buying, hoping there is a valuable card there.
Autographs
The popular the player, the expensive their autographed sports card is. The supply of autographed cards is minimal than the player’s rookie cards because the company has to pay for the player’s autographs.
conclusion
These are just some of the sports cards you can invest in. Collecting sports cards is all about staying informed. You have to figure out the best sports to invest in, the players to buy, and the supply of cards you are buying.