Best memorabilia investment out there

[ooo-ribay]

So, Steve…. the panelist didn’t mention NFT’s or quarter million dollar Brady cards?

I’m a fan of game used bats. Although I’ll never sell, I can see that some bats I bought 30 years ago have appreciated quite a bit.

[Stupe the Second Sacker]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

So, Steve…. the panelist didn’t mention NFT’s or quarter million dollar Brady cards?

I'm going to invest heavily in NFTs...as soon as I figure out what they are.

[daves_resale_shop]

I gotta believe that this sport is going to pick up in popularity in the us... lord stanley has not had a Canadian winner since 1993... Its a super exciting sport to watch and most memorabilia is on the cheap....

Ive been picking up game used sticks here and there... most have manufacture date stamps on them making them relatively easy to photo match...

I have attached photos of two Martin Brodeur game used sticks i own... both were had for under $600...

[Snapolit1]

Hockey is a super exciting sport but I don't see it exploding in popularity in the US. Relatively few Americas grow up playing hockey and I think that personal connection to the sport is lacking when you didn’t grow up actually playing it. Will always have a core following but I personally don’t see that changing much.

I grew up on Long Island during the heyday of the Islanders. Everyone was Islander crazed in that era. we used to go to card stores and line up to meet bobby nystron, clark gillies, trottier, bossy, etc. Relatively few of my buddies have maintained a strong life long connection to the team.

[bigfanNY]

Originally Posted by daves_resale_shop

I gotta believe that this sport is going to pick up in popularity in the us... lord stanley has not had a Canadian winner since 1993... Its a super exciting sport to watch and most memorabilia is on the cheap....

Ive been picking up game used sticks here and there... most have manufacture date stamps on them making them relatively easy to photo match...

I have attached photos of two Martin Brodeur game used sticks i own... both were had for under $600...

I also have a Brodeur Stick opening game of 2002 2003 season (Last Cup) he often dated the tape on the top of stick. I also have an autographed half of stick that I got from a friend who worked at Pru. I am a big fan of live sporting events and Hockey is the best but of all sports it translates to TV the worst. But thats ok because collecting Hockey is still affordable. And Hockey has a rich history that makes collecting fun and interesting. Maybe not the best investment but still lots of fun.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

I also have a Brodeur Stick opening game of 2002 2003 season (Last Cup) he often dated the tape on the top of stick. I also have an autographed half of stick that I got from a friend who worked at Pru. I am a big fan of live sporting events and Hockey is the best but of all sports it translates to TV the worst. But thats ok because collecting Hockey is still affordable. And Hockey has a rich history that makes collecting fun and interesting. Maybe not the best investment but still lots of fun.

Very very nice

I can see hockey be under invested and a good potential growth opportunity

Not for me but I can see people doing it

[JimmyC]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Very very nice

I can see hockey be under invested and a good potential growth opportunity

Not for me but I can see people doing it

I am a pretty big Isles Game Used Sweater guy - collecting 70's and early 80's players...Hockey has been on fire the last three to four years - mainly jerseys, but some sticks as well....I truly believe vintage hockey GU has more room to increase......and vintage hockey cards seem to be rising as well.....

That's my pick for the future.....

[Exhibitman]

In my bailiwick, boxing, I see good potential in items that are not well-researched or understood at the present time. Things like appearance cards or bout-related cards. These were made for a single event, and they just did not survive in quantity. A few examples:






I also think there is room in top quality photos of major subjects.



Joe Louis, June 21, 1935, age 21. An iconic image of him. Same photo shoot produced this M120 Detroit Free Press premium.



Even Ali hasn't hit his full potential.

[daves_resale_shop]

Great stick Jonathan!!! Is it dated? I have only seen sticks with an abbreviated team name on the butt end... i was told no team inscription=not a gamer...

I think hockey has some solid potential... so much faster than it used to be, and a ton exciting young players...

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

I also have a Brodeur Stick opening game of 2002 2003 season (Last Cup) he often dated the tape on the top of stick. I also have an autographed half of stick that I got from a friend who worked at Pru. I am a big fan of live sporting events and Hockey is the best but of all sports it translates to TV the worst. But thats ok because collecting Hockey is still affordable. And Hockey has a rich history that makes collecting fun and interesting. Maybe not the best investment but still lots of fun.