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Cllct's favorite stories from 2024!

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We hope you had a happy holiday!

Thanks so much for being a part of our coverage during our first year. As we look forward to 2025, here are 25 of our favorite stories from 2024.

Danny Clinch details his three decades photographing some of the world’s most legendary musical acts, and how after 30 years, it’s just as exciting.

Watch his full interview below.

And then its market exploded in 2024.

⚾️ Hank Aaron’s 715th home run: Who caught the ball?

Watch his full interview below.

By tapping into nostalgia and storytelling, Homefield has connected with college sports fans.

Some see them as "status symbols," others as peak craftsmanship. No matter the reason, Scotty Camerons are golf's hottest collectible.

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Our exclusive advisory service, cllction, offers unparalleled expertise for collectors. From detailed reports on prospective purchases to bidding, securing, storing, and insuring new additions, we provide end-to-end support tailored to your collection’s needs.

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✍️ We said from our first day that we would be a watchdog in the hobby. Here are stories uncovered by cllct investigations.

The Major League Baseball Authentication Program, which has existed since 2001, serves to safeguard the sport and to preserve its extensive and painstakingly accurate history.

Why does the league employ such a robust system?

Everyone makes mistakes, and trading-card manufacturers are no different — though their mistakes are more public than most.

Jackson Holliday's tribute to one of the hobby’s most famous error cards in 2024 Topps Series 2 has left collectors reminiscing over the biggest mistakes and mishaps of all time, and the cllct team is no different.

In celebration of “Forrest Gump’s” 30th anniversary, cllct traced Gump’s journey and all the collectibles he could have picked up along the way.

Two lifelong friends from Seattle created a company that supplies many of sports' game-day giveaways.

Through daily "Random Acts of Kindness," Hecker helps collecting community spread positivity.

✍️ We also promised to always be there as a resource for the hobby. Whether you’re a newcomer or a decades-long collector, we are here to answer any questions.

“We are thrilled to partner with St. John’s University as their Official Collectibles Partner. This collaboration sets a new standard for how collectibles can celebrate the past while paving the way for future fan engagement. By honoring iconic moments like Lou Carnesecca’s legacy and the cultural significance of 'Coming to America', we’re redefining the role of collectibles in collegiate sports and culture.”
- Darren Rovell

Hall was told he’d never make it as a professional artist.

Watch his full interview below.

Dolphins LB Anthony Walker Jr. gifted all his teammates their high school jerseys for Christmas.

I feel like me painting is like Lil Wayne rapping. Just give me some colors ... and let me cook.”

Watch his full interview below.

From Iowa to Indiana and worldwide, how Caitlin Clark set the hobby on fire.

Thanks for reading, we’ll see you Thursday.

And Happy New Year!