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Alts & Ends: your weekly guide to collectible market happenings, from fine art to sports cards and everything in between.
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The Sports Collectibles Market 2Q 2024
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Sports Collectibles

Sales volumes continue to decline at the high end of the sports collectibles market, but the market is as nuanced as ever. To understand the push and pull of supply and demand in its various categories and subcategories requires an in-depth examination of the data.

Fear not: we’ve done the heavy lifting for you, looking beneath the surface to understand how different pockets of the market are really performing.

Is vintage growing tired from carrying the market? Is modern ready to chip in and do its part again? Is game-worn faltering under the weight of massive expectations? All will be answered.

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights examines auction sales, market performance, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

Inside, you'll find:

  • A detailed analysis of auction activity and the types of assets selling best
  • Card market performance and commentary, with subcategory nuance thoroughly explained
  • An update on the game-worn memorabilia market, including the Sotheby’s NBA Auctions partnership
  • Fascinating and relevant market trends in each sport
  • Records, grading population updates, the ongoing Type I photo explosion, ticket market analysis, digital collectible details, and much more!

Whether you work in the industry, collect assets, or invest, the information needed to keep your finger on the pulse of the sports collectibles market is here, captured and made digestible.

The Sports Collectibles Market 1Q 2024
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Sports Collectibles

With the exception of a few bright spots, 2023 was a challenging year in the sports collectibles market. Did the first quarter of 2024 offer more of the same, or is a reversal in fortunes underway? If there aren’t signs of a turning tide...perhaps at least there are calmer seas.

Is the mix-shift towards vintage and away from modern at the high end of the market complete, or is it still ongoing? Is game-worn faltering under the weight of massive expectations? All will be answered.

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights examines auction sales, market performance, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

Whether you work in the industry, collect assets, or invest, the information needed to keep your finger on the pulse of the sports collectibles market is here, captured and made digestible.

The Sports Collectibles Market 4Q & 2023
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Sports Collectibles

2023 was a reset year in the sports collectibles market, with auction volumes and values receding throughout. But did the year end on a high note that portends better times ahead in 2024? Did vintage assets return to outperformance after a sluggish Q3? Is game-worn still the driving force behind any positive momentum in the market?

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights examines auction sales, market performance, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

Whether you're a collector, investor, speculator, or industry professional, the information needed to keep your finger on the pulse of the sports collectibles market is here, captured and made digestible.

The Music Memorabilia Guide to the Market
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Music

Music memorabilia is a loudly sleeping giant. Backed by legions of fans devoted to their artists of choice, the music memorabilia category is capable of generating headline sales of museum-quality assets, and it does so frequently. Iconic artists serve as the soundtrack to our lives, establishing deep emotional bonds that foster nostalgia, and that nostalgia inspires collecting pursuits. The music memorabilia category spans assets from large to small, rare to common, and obvious to niche. At the expensive end of the spectrum are stage-played guitars and instruments, as well as stage-worn outfits. At the more accessible end, both in size and price, are items like trading cards and guitar picks, in addition to miscellaneous items amounting to a rock star’s garage sale. Myriad assets of varying attributes - concert posters, handwritten lyrics, autographs, ticket stubs, apparel, and others - fill the middle ground. In our inaugural report on the music memorabilia, we provide insight and background on:

  • Trends in market volume and the composition of the market
  • The extent to which the market is skewed towards artists of an older generation versus those more relevant to younger demographics
  • The importance of provenance and the outsized impact of single-owner sales direct from artists and estates
  • Key facts and figures in relevant categories like instruments, artist-worn items, posters, vinyl, and more
  • The impact of select, global icons on the market, with detail on their notable sales 

Whether you're new to the category, a casual observer, or an avid participant, all can better understand the intricacies and nuances of this vast but fascinating market.

This report is presented by The Realest, the first dedicated authentication standard and marketplace for entertainment memorabilia.

The Art Market Auction & Asset Class Report Fall 2023
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Art

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the fine art market in the New York auction season in November. Though market observers were expecting a reckoning, the season was not a disaster despite a significant plunge in volume. Whether you're an art collector, a fractional art investor, in the art business, or a collector of other asset categories, there are always lessons to be gleaned from the evolving activity in the art market. If you're curious about the financial performance and demand for physical assets prized by deep-pocketed collectors, then look no further.

The Sports Collectibles Market 3Q 2023
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Sports Collectibles

In a market in freefall in recent quarters, vintage and game-worn assets have offered resilience. But would the rush to capitalize on that relative strength threaten values in those categories? Conversely, with modern cards fading from the spotlight, could they find support or do they remain falling knives?

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights examines auction sales, market performance, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

Whether you're a collector, investor, speculator, or industry constituent, the information needed to keep your finger on the pulse of the sports collectibles market is here, captured and made digestible.

The Sports Collectibles Market 2Q 2023
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Sports Collectibles

Recent quarters in the sports collectibles market have been defined by great contrast: a mounting appetite for game-worn trophy assets versus a receding tide for sports cards, and steadier hands of vintage collectors versus frenzied exits for modern speculators. Would the second quarter of 2023 be any different?

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights examines auction sales, market performance, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

Whether you're a collector, investor, speculator, or industry constituent, the information needed to keep your finger on the pulse of the sports collectibles market is here, captured and made digestible.

The Art Market Auction & Asset Class Report Spring 2023
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Art

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the fine art market in the New York auction season in May. The season offered sharp contrast to the events of a year prior, indicative of a market on shakier footing, with weakening appetites from both buyers and consignors. Whether you're an art collector, a fractional art investor, or a collector of other asset categories, there are always lessons to be gleaned from the evolving activity in the art market. If you're curious about the financial performance and demand for physical assets prized by deep-pocketed collectors, then look no further.

The Sports Collectibles Market 1Q 2023
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Sports Collectibles

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the sports collectibles market in the first quarter of 2023. Sports collectibles faced a highly inhospitable macroeconomic climate to start 2023, and we explored the ramifications for the sports collectibles market and its constituents: collectors, investors, and speculators alike.

We examine auction sales, market performance, fractional activity, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

All the information you need to understand the performance of sports collectibles as an asset class, captured and made digestible.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Sneakers
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Sneakers

How did sneakers perform in 2022? How are sneakers performing as an asset class? Are sneaker sales on the rise at auction or falling short of expectations? What happened to Yeezy values in 2022?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the sneaker market. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Now, it's time to find out 1) how sneakers were impacted, and 2) what we might expect for sneakers in 2023. Is the game over for sneaker resellers?

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Luxury
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Luxury

How did watches, jewelry, and other luxury assets perform in 2022? How is luxury performing as an asset class? Are luxury auction sales growing or declining?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on luxury markets. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Now, it's time to find out 1) how watches, jewelry, gems, and handbags were impacted, 2) the performance of specific brands like Rolex and Hermès and 3) what we might expect for those categories in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: NFTs
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NFTs

How did NFTs perform in 2022? How are NFTs performing as an asset class? Is NFT volume growing or declining? Are people still buying jpegs of Apes and Doodles?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on NFT markets. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Of course, NFTs were about as speculative as it comes, particularly for PFP/avatar projects. Download to find out 1) how NFTs were impacted, and 2) what we might expect for NFTs in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Wine & Spirits
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Wine

How did fine art perform in 2022? How are wine & spirits performing as asset classes? Are wine auction sales growing or declining?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the wine & spirits markets. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Now, it's time to find out 1) how wine & spirits were impacted, and 2) what we might expect for wine & spirits in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Fine Art
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Art

How did fine art perform in 2022? How is fine art performing as an asset class? Are fine art auction sales growing or declining?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the fine art market. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Art, though, boasts a longer track record and larger collector base than many of those categories. From Paul Allen to Macklowe, were generationally-important collections at auction enough to keep the market out of trouble? It's time to find out 1) how fine art was impacted in 2022, and 2) what we might expect for fine art in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Video Games
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Video Games

How did video games perform in 2022? How are video games performing as an asset class? Are video game auction sales growing or declining? What's going on with graded video game populations?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the video game market. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Now, it's time to find out 1) how video games were impacted, and 2) what we might expect for video games in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Comic Books
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Comic Books

How did comic books perform in 2022? How are comic books performing as an asset class? Are comic book auction sales growing or declining?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the comic book market. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. However, it was still a year of major sales in pockets of the comic books market. Now, it's time to find out 1) how comic books were broadly impacted, and 2) what we might expect for comic books in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Sports Memorabilia
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Sports Collectibles

How did sports memorabilia perform in 2022? How is sports memorabilia performing as an asset class? Are game-worn and game-used auction sales growing or declining?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the sports memorabilia market. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. However, it was still a year of major record sales for trophy assets in the sports memorabilia world. Download to find out 1) how sports memorabilia weathered 2022, and 2) what we might expect for game-worn and game-used assets in 2023.

Collectible Market Briefings 2023: Sports Cards
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Sports Collectibles

How did sports cards perform in 2022? How are sports cards performing as an asset class? Are sports card auction sales growing or declining?

These are just a few of the questions we answer in our early 2023 briefing on the sports card market. In just one handy page replete with facts, figures, charts, headlines, and commentary, catch up on the state of the market in mere minutes.

2022 was a challenging year for most markets as inflation ran hot, easy monetary policy came to a swift end, sentiment turned negative, and economic prospects grew uncertain. Speculation fell decidedly out of favor as a result, affecting many collectible categories. Now, it's time to find out 1) how sports cards were impacted, and 2) what we might expect for sports cards in 2023.

The Sports Collectibles Market 4Q & 2022
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Sports Collectibles

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the sports collectibles market in the fourth quarter of 2022 and over the course of the full year. As economic circumstances remain in limbo, we explore the ramifications for the sports collectibles market and its constituents: collectors, investors, and speculators alike.

We examine auction sales, market performance, fractional activity, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

All the information you need to understand the performance of sports collectibles as an asset class, captured and made digestible.

The Art Market Auction & Asset Class Report Fall 2022
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Art

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the fine art market. As the longest-tenured collectible alternative asset class, art serves as a critically important vehicle for understanding alternative asset demand and sentiment. With the marquee auctions of November complete, we'll explore the data to understand how the overall market is performing, how the works of specific artists are being received, and how the current economic circumstances might affect market health. Whether you're an art collector, an investor on Masterworks, or a collector of other asset categories, there is much to be learned from these important auction seasons. Click above to login or signup to receive a free copy of the report today.

The Sports Collectibles Market 3Q22
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Sports Collectibles

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the sports collectibles market in the third quarter of 2022. As broad economic and financial turmoil persists globally, we explore the ramifications for the sports collectibles market and its constituents: collectors, investors, and speculators alike.

We examine auction sales, market performance, fractional activity, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital.

All the information you need to understand the performance of sports collectibles as an asset class, captured and made digestible.

Collectible Market Briefings - September 2022
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Macro

For most asset classes, the spring and summer of 2022 were incredibly turbulent times, and the case was often no different in collectible categories. After multiple boom years fueled by easy monetary policy, monetary and fiscal stimulus, technological advancement, and speculative momentum, positive sentiment quickly eroded over the last few months, as it did across the financial spectrum. Inflation ran rampant, the Fed promised heavy-handed action to subdue it, and economic growth quickly became the suspected collateral damage.

Suddenly, speculation on many collectible assets faded out of vogue, and the most speculative market participants headed straight for the exits. In many portions of the market, values plummeted and spring 2021 highs felt like very distant memories.

Be that as it may, news and performance were not unanimously poor, and there's been no shortage of (very) bright spots in 2022. Now that markets seem to be stabilizing from a perceived freefall in the middle stages of the year, we thought it prudent to check in on each major, collectible asset class in a quickly digested format - our first Collectible Market Briefings!

Find out how each asset class has held up in 2022, what storylines and trends have shaped performance, how various categories have stood up to recessionary conditions in the past, and what collectors and investors should keep an eye on in the closing months of the year.

The Sports Collectibles Market 2Q22
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Sports Collectibles

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance at the high-end of the sports collectibles market in the second quarter of 2022. While our first quarter report captured the details of a more uneventful moment at a macro level, Q2 saw broad financial turmoil infiltrate the sports collectibles world. We examine auction sales, market performance, fractional activity, and much more to understand how the market held up across categories, eras, and sports. Game-worn vs. cards. Vintage vs. modern. Physical vs. digital. All the information you need to understand the performance of sports collectibles as an asset class, captured and made digestible.

The Art Market Auction & Asset Class Report Spring 2022
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Art

This in-depth research report from Altan Insights centers on the performance of the high-end fine art market. As the longest-tenured collectible alternative asset class, art serves as a critically important vehicle for understanding alternative asset demand and sentiment.With the marquee auctions of May complete, we'll explore the data to understand how the overall market is performing, how the works of specific artists are being received, and how the current economic circumstances might affect market health. Whether you're an art collector, an investor on Masterworks, or a collector of other asset categories, there is much to be learned from one of the largest months in the history of art commerce. Click above to login or signup to receive a free copy of the report today.

The Sports Collectibles Market 1Q22
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Sports Collectibles

The first in-depth research report from Altan Insights covers the performance at the high-end of the Sports Collectibles Market in the first quarter of 2022. While other markets have flourished with the support of thoughtful analysis and commentary on market trends, the Sports Collectibles Market has been somewhat left behind...until today. Backed by robust data, we’ll examine key trends at auction, in fractional markets, and in areas more tangential to the traditional Sports Collectibles world. Along the way, we’ll highlight key sales and data points that you may have missed, expanding on their short and long-term ramifications where relevant. Sign-up for free today to receive a copy of the report, replete with far-reaching market insight.