Just toys for big boys? Investing in the geek economy
Published February 27, 2021, 4:25 AM An in-depth look at the market for collectible scale models, toys, and cards: Is it an investment or gambit? 1990S MAGIC CARDS While it takes just a few US cents to manufacture each card, the value of a single card may depend on the following factors: Art (1990s hand-painted art vs. 2000s digital art), whether the card is banned or not in tournaments, and whether the card is printed in a matte or shiny finish In many beginning investor’s seminars, participants are told to start young. Graphs and charts are thrown up, showing that the same amount of money...