Month: May 2025

How COVID-19 Revived the Trading Card Market | Michael Jordan Case Study

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1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card graded PSA 10 – top sports card investment in 2024

When COVID-19 shut down the world, few expected one of the biggest beneficiaries would be… trading cards. But as people stayed home, rediscovered old hobbies, and watched “The Last Dance,” prices for iconic sports cards – especially Michael Jordan rookie cards – skyrocketed. What was once a nostalgic pastime became a global investment trend. Pre-COVID: … Read more

Photomatching Sports Memorabilia in the Age of AI

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Photomatching sports memorabilia

Photomatching has long been—and still is—considered one of the most reliable ways to verify whether a jersey, shoe, or other item was actually used in a game. Trusted companies like the MeiGray Group rely on this method alongside their official team partnerships, and even auction house giants like Sotheby’s—now entering the sports memorabilia space—use it … Read more