We have entered a territory where athlete moments, when “collectibilized” (new word?) and marketed, can become multi-million-dollar items – without the player ever winning a championship, MVP, or setting any records. Historically, photo-matched game-worn jerseys, and more recently the Logoman on a trading card, were the game-used grails for collectors.
Fanatics Collect’s September Premier Auction kicked off last night, and in less than 24 hours, there are already some clear favorites to make a significant impact on the Hobby overall.