Another good chart from Altan Insight. This time looking at indexed growth of overall watches vs. high end cards. I have lots of questions on sample size and the basket that makes up these two indicies, but I do think their call out of both following a similar trend. However, I do wonder if high end cards and overall watches are similar consumer bases. I've seen many of the F1 collectors are also into watches. Or could it be the average price point of a watch matches the price point for high end cards?

Either way, I do wonder if we are finally seeing a bottom to card prices. The peak to trough for F1 is down 50%+ but noticed prices for the benchmark product, 2020 Topps F1 Sapphire pricing has held and starting to tick up. Please let's see pricing recover!

Many of us are digging the Type 1 photos and its apparently gaining in popularity. Altan just added it to its insights report. I wish they dug deeper in attributing the trends to what is driving the gain and prices. To me the values in ranked order:
1) Image used for the players' card
2) A key milestone or event
3) HOF player early career
4) Famous photographer

I included the page here for those who want to read.

I really like what Altan Insights is trying to do for the industry. While I have some nit pick things on how they use Card Ladders index to represent a few key dimensions, its a good step forward and directionally a good indicator on values across a few segments. Here are some snippets from the report, which you can download for free if you sign up.

Overall vintage continues to hold values, relatively compared to modern. What is missing is consideration and interest by sport, overlayed by grading submissions vs values. I suspect there is some leading indicators with interest/consideration as to what will be coming to market/auctions.

Hi Mantel Community! I had a long day and I'm looking forward to spending my evening snuggling up (with snacks!) and learning interesting things about the world of collectibles - can you leave me some recommendations of stuff I should check out in the comment section? Either way, cheers to relaxing and laughing. See you tomorrow.

Hi Mantel Fam! Did you check out the article by @SCNationPodcast about @EPonMantel and the @MantelHQ community? A fascinating read about our founder and fresh platform - check it out (And Evans Trading Card) here -


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