Fanatics Creating Their Own Shows, How Does This Effect The Future of The Hobby?

[commishbob]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

I believe that Fanatics will monetize and monopolize anything and everything they can related to sports and entertainment collectibles - shows, cards, autograph guests, memorabilia, etc.

We're already seeing this on the autograph side with 'Fanatics Exclusive' athletes commanding higher prices and restrictions being put on what and where they can sign.

Yup. They will probably move to acquiring auction houses next.

[puckpaul]

The collector shows/convention market has been in need of professionalism for a long time, so let’s see if this can be a good thing…more and bigger and better shows in more places. On the other hand, not a hige fan of what Fanatics has been doing, so less hopeful about it given that.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by commishbob

Yup. They will probably move to acquiring auction houses next.

They've already acquired PWCC.