Apr 22, 2021Move Over Trading Cards, Ticket Stubs Are the Ultimate Collectors Items for Sports FansIt’s not a surprise that the recent flood of interest in the trading card space has shone a light on and brought increased visibility to other collectible niches. One particular category of collectibles that we find especially compelling is the ticket stub. The ticket stub, which in this case we…Sports6 min readSports6 min read
Dec 15, 2020Telling Stories through Toys: A Conversation with Collector and Filmmaker Brian LevantThe Collector and the Collection Brian Levant is a super star film and TV writer, producer, and director. Regardless of whether or not you’ve heard of him, you’re probably familiar with his work, which includes titles like “The Flintstones” live action movie that was released in theaters in 1994, the…Collecting9 min readCollecting9 min read
Dec 10, 2020What does watch insurance cover?So maybe you just splurged on a Day-Date, your first big watch purchase, and you’ve never had to worry about protecting something so small, delicate, easy to lose, and expensive. …Insurance3 min readInsurance3 min read
Oct 20, 2020Collector Feature: Joe Graf Jr.Joe Graf Jr., only 22 years old, is a rookie in the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series. He is exceptional on the track and balances an academic career at New York University while being committed full time to Racing. WAX was recently given an opportunity to be one of Graf Jr.’s…NASCAR6 min readNASCAR6 min read
Sep 28, 2020Why old comic books will continue to hold their valueThe rise of comic books in the former half of the 20th century created a fantasy world full of characters that became idols of self identification for American youth. While the printed medium that introduced these idols has dwindled to a low burn, their impact and presence is as strong…Comics2 min readComics2 min read
Sep 9, 2020Collectors in the age of resaleThe resale market for luxury goods and collectibles has become a topic of discussion more and more frequently in circles of collectors and luxury shoppers. It seems as if few people continue to shy away from it. Most that still do are the collectors that seek rapid appreciation of their…The Real Real4 min readThe Real Real4 min read
Sep 3, 2020Is the bag that luxury collectors won’t stop talking about becoming a jaded object?Most people who keep up with the luxury world are aware of the Hermès Birkin bag’s magical ability to appreciate in value. The Jane Birkin inspired handbag has seen a steady increase in value at an average of 14.2% per year, totaling an overall increase in value of over 500%…Hermes Birkin3 min readHermes Birkin3 min read
Sep 1, 2020eBay amps up authentication security on watches with Authenticity GuaranteeAs the resale market for luxury goods and collectibles sees record growth, it comes as no surprise that eBay, the OG online resale marketplace, has become more and more involved in the business of luxury and high dollar items — this of course includes high value watches. That being said…Watches2 min readWatches2 min read
Aug 27, 2020Why contemporary art collectors should pay more attention to small galleriesThe term ‘global city’ was coined by Saskia Sassen who is a Dutch-American sociologist and thought leader on the subject of globalization. Global cities are the urban metropolises of our world that are fused with one another through corporate and financial business structures thanks to major advancements in telecommunication over…Art Collecting4 min readArt Collecting4 min read
Aug 26, 2020Christie’s hosts auction for original Air Jordan sneakers in collaboration with Stadium GoodsIn collaboration with Stadium Goods, Christie’s held an incredibly special auction between July 30th and August 13th that featured multiple pairs of original Air Jordan sneakers. This is the first time Christie’s has played a role in the sneaker category, and while this is a move that isn’t entirely groundbreaking…Collectibles2 min readCollectibles2 min read
