There has been a lot of talk around Fanatics this week. Apparently they let go of a bunch of employees that were involved in Fanatics Fest and if you have been following close, looks like they have bitten more than they can chew.

In a report in September, they tendered to sell shares from their company at a lower valuation (article below). This usually means that a company needs cash.

There has also been cancellations of shows that were previously planned
(Orlando and Pittsburgh). Could all of this point to Fanatics Fest being cancelled?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCZmk-3S4EX/?igsh=MXc1bzBybmltN3R2dg==
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-25/fanatics-explores-tender-at-discounted-25-billion-valuation?embedded-checkout=true

Ah, well. I know Fanatics Fest has passed, but I wrote my thoughts here: https://cardchat.substack.com/p/fanatics-fest-impresses-but-sports

Apologies to @EPonMantel as I have neglected to post on Mantel for months. But hey, I figured I would rekindle my Mantel piece with this BAMBOOZLE!

I was fortunate to take my son to the first day of the first ever Fanatics Fest. I believe this will be going for decades and be the sports Woodstock, the sports Comic Con, the sports Coachella, you get the point! So I took it upon myself to get Mike Rubin to sign these passes on Topps Rip Night last weekend.

How much do you think they are worth? He did a good job with the LET'S GO! inscription on the Kid Pass.

Would you send them to PSA for authentication and get them in a slab?

Michael Rubin on Breakfast Club this morning. He goes into the inspiration of Fanatics Fest and what to expect. He starts talking about it 1:50min in! Definitely a good listen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK4rb9ruTRE

Hello Mantel Community!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our dedicated Fanatics Fest NYC feed! This specialized channel is your go-to source for all things related to the upcoming inaugural Fanatics Fest. Whether you’re planning to attend in person or want to follow along from a far, this feed will keep you updated on all the event’s happenings.

What You’ll Find in the Fanatics Fest NYC Feed:
1. Live Updates: Get real-time updates throughout the event.
2. Community Posts: See highlights and posts shared by fellow collectors attending the fest.
3. Interaction Opportunities: Engage with posts, share your experiences, and connect with other enthusiasts.

Access the complete fan experience directly from your Mantel account! Start following the Fanatics Fest NYC feed today to ensure you don’t miss a beat.

Happy Collecting,
The Mantel Team

https://www.onmantel.com/?feed=event