Card Market Insight Issue 2 (Week of 12/27/24)

Sports Market Insight - Issue #3

Welcome back to Sports Market Insight, your go-to source for weekly updates on the sports card and TCG market. Let’s dive into the latest trends, highlights, and opportunities!

Main Section: All Sports Cards

The sports card market continues to show strength as collectors and investors gear up for the 2025 seasons. Football cards remain in the spotlight, with QB rookies stealing the show. Meanwhile, vintage baseball cards are seeing a resurgence in auction results, hinting at a broader trend toward nostalgia among collectors.

Key Highlight: The 2023 Bowman Chrome Baseball cards are showing increased demand, particularly for prospects who excelled in the Arizona Fall League. Now might be the time to grab a few key prospects before spring training hype kicks in.

Subsections

Football Cards

With playoffs around the corner, top-performing quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud and Brock Purdy are driving the market. Stroud’s Panini Prizm rookies are seeing a steady climb in value, and Purdy’s autographed cards remain a hot commodity.

Tip: Keep an eye on wide receivers making a splash, as skill players often see spikes during playoff runs.

Baseball Cards

The off-season is a perfect time to snag deals on top MLB rookies and prospects. Cards from Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson remain highly sought after. The market for Shohei Ohtani remains robust —a testament to his global appeal.

Basketball Cards

Victor Wembanyama’s rookie cards are still the talk of the market. His Panini NBA Hoops cards are flying off the shelves, and collectors are eagerly awaiting his Prizm and Optic releases. Veteran stars like Steph Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo are seeing steady interest as the season heats up.

Hockey Cards

Connor Bedard continues to be the main driver of hockey card sales. His Young Guns rookies are leading the charge, with prices staying high and consistent demand. Collectors are also revisiting Wayne Gretzky’s vintage cards as a long-term investment.

Soccer Cards

Lionel Messi's debut MLS season and Jude Bellingham's stellar performance at Real Madrid have caused a surge in interest. The 2022 FIFA World Cup cards remain popular, especially with the next tournament only a couple of years away.

TCG Cards Main Section

The TCG market is buzzing with activity as collectors prepare for upcoming releases.

Pokémon

The Scarlet & Violet series continues to perform well, with the latest set, "Paradox Rift," becoming a top seller. Collectors are chasing alternate art cards, which are retaining their premium values.

Garbage Pail Kids

The 2024 series is out, and the nostalgic appeal is driving steady sales. Limited parallels and artist autographs are in demand, especially among veteran collectors.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

The "Age of Overlord" set has been a hit among competitive players, with several meta-defining cards coming out of this release. Prices for singles from this set are rising quickly, so now might be the time to act.

Market Tip of the Week

Diversification is key! While it’s tempting to focus on a single player or category, spreading investments across sports and TCGs can help mitigate risk and increase opportunities for growth.

Thanks for reading this week’s Sports Market Insight! Be sure to follow Graden Cards LLC on Instagram and YouTube for more updates, tips, and deals. See you next week!

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