Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Business:Investing
A detailed discussion about the relationship between celebrities, sports cards, and the collecting hobby. It begins with a mention of Taylor Swift and how her presence has elevated the demand for certain sports cards, specifically Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. The positive publicity celebrities can bring to the hobby and the potential value of including combo cards that feature both athletes and popular culture figures.
Referencing famous figures from the past, such as Spike Lee's presence at Knicks games and his inclusion in card sets alongside Michael Jordan. Exploring the idea of creating a dual relic card featuring Kelce and Taylor Swift. The importance of wider audience engagement and the potential impact of card companies like Fanatics in expanding into music-related cards.
There's a variety of opinions within the hobby community, with some individuals expressing concerns about the inclusion of celebrities and the fear of diluting the purity of the hobby. However general agreement that broadening the audience and embracing the superstar orientation can be beneficial, as long as it is done with a level of care and consideration.
Also touches on the impact of TCGs like Pokemon on the sports card community, speculating whether the rise of music cards and other entertainment-related cards might draw away collectors from sports cards. Despite these potential challenges, we trust the enduring nature of collecting and the possibility of coexistence between different types of cards.
We conclude with a fanciful scenario where the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, and Travis Kelsey proposes to Taylor Swift during the celebration, suggesting the creation of a commemorative card for that moment. We emphasize the importance of storytelling and the connection between the hobby and collectors.
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