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How FANATICS Sports Card Deal Will Cause AUTOGRAPH Industry To Turn On Its Head
Is Fanatics taking over the world? This is a question that might have crossed your mind recently. When you think about it, you'll realize that Fanatics has their hands in a lot of different sports industries. Sports cards is their latest pickup with them gaining exclusive licenses with the MLB, NBA, and NFL. Could they do something similar with the autograph industry? Well, before Fanatics has control of the whole planet, check out today's video of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show to find out!
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The Biggest Sports Card Buy Ever. How Fanatics Deal Affects Upper Deck & Why You Must R-E-L-A-X
What an exciting time for the sports card hobby! I have got to say, there has just never been more action going on that in these recent months. Card values rising, the National Convention, companies going public, and now... Fanatics signing an absolutely insane and exclusive deal for rights to the MLB license!? I mean really?
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What are the BEST PENS for Autographs? Watch Before You Get Your Next Item Signed
I get this question SO OFTEN! Everyone is always asking, always commenting, they always want to know. What are the best pens to use for autographs? What are the best colors? Today I'm asking the hotly asked question, and I hate to break it to you, but it might be a little more complex than you thought. With all the different types of surfaces that sports memorabilia has, and all the pen options there are out there (ballpoint pen, paint pen, sharpie, etc), there was just never going to be an easy answer. The good news for you is that I'm breaking it down, item by item. Best pen for footballs? I've got the answer. Baseballs? Answered. I've gone through it all so stick through the whole video to find the answers to your important autograph questions, today, on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Best City to Host the NATIONAL SPORTS COLLECTORS CONVENTION? Hint, it's not Chicago
Where is the best location for the National Sports Collectors Convention? You might be thinking Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, New York. These would all be popular picks. But those would all be wrong answers.
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Attending Your 1st NATIONAL? Watch This Before You Go. Top 5 Tips to CRUSH the Collectors Show
It is finally back! It feels like it's been forever since this event has happened. The 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention is finally here, and this is your chance as a collector to find those key items you've been missing. If you're new to the hobby, what better way to really get a feel for all the sports memorabilia industry has to offer you! Of course, I'll be there, and I'll put together some fun videos about the experience, but if you plan on going, then I've got 5 very important tips that you should keep in mind while exploring this huge convention. Some of them seem like common sense, but some could even save you money or make it easier for you to hit it big. You don't want to miss these tips on today's Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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What Does the Sports Card Hobby Look Like in 10 Years?
Well for all of you that have been following on with my videos this year, you will know that it has been one heck of a year. Changes after changes in the industry. Mergers, companies going public, PSA going on temporary hiatus. It's insane what has all happened! So now, halfway through the year 2021, I want to talk about what I think will be happening in the future. I'm going a bit in-depth today to give some of my predictions about the incoming changes to the sports card industry. Some of them just seem to make sense and are probably inevitable, but some of them are not so obvious. Find out the future of the memorabilia industry, today, on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Football Autographs To Buy - Do THIS, Not That! The BEST Investing Strategies
Wanting to invest in football autographs but don't know where to start? Today we go over the BEST investing strategies for football autographs, especially for beginners. Consider this "football autographs 101". Is investing in quarterbacks the way to go? Let us know down below!
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Step by Step GUIDE How to Grade Sports Cards for PSA Submission
Grading is an important process that increases the value of your cards. Sometimes, it can be confusing, especially when deciding which cards to submit to PSA. Today we go through 7 steps to help you decide whether or not to grade your cards, how to find the best cards to grade, and even how to do a little bit of grading yourself! Are your cards worth grading?
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Invest in Baseball Autographs LIKE A PRO in 2020! | Players, Authentication, and What To AVOID
The ultimate guide for baseball autograph investing is here! Everything from authentication to types of items, to players I recommend... this is Baseball Autograph Investing 101!
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Sports Card Investors! | How to SURVIVE The CRAZY Price Swings and Make Money
The card market price swings are out of control! Today we give some examples, talk about why there are such big swings, AND help you find how to best protect yourself, cards, and investment in the future.
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College Athletes! Want To Maximize Your NIL Bill Potential? Here's How Autograph Signings Can Help!
If you haven't heard, there was some big news recently. The NCAA can no longer prevent collegiate athletes from profiting off their college success due to the recent Name Image Likeness Bill, better known as the NIL! This is a huge game-changer, especially for student-athletes! Rules can vary from state to state so be sure and check with your local school's compliance department to make sure everything is done correctly. This major change then begs the question. What should you, as an athlete, do to take full advantage of this new ruling? Especially as it relates to autograph signings. Well, I have some ideas about that. Now is THE perfect time to start building your personal brand. It's all about really taking this opportunity and running with, and today I will tell you exactly how to do that on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Collecting VS Investing in Autographs | The TRUTH, Differences and Similarities
The line between collecting and investing can easily be blurred by personal preference, athlete performance, and many other things. Today, we discuss the difference between collecting and investing, and how YOU can decide what is best for you and your collection.
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