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Why I Bought THIS $1,800 Autograph Card (Not What You Think)

Why I Bought THIS $1,800 Autograph Card (Not What You Think)

Update: 2025-09-04
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Today on Sports Cards Are Dope, Tyler breaks down why he spent $1,800 on a Giannis Antetokounmpo auto jersey card from Tyson Beck. Was it a smart investment, a collector’s dream, or just plain crazy? Tyler shares his 5 big reasons — from the art to the long-term value — plus answers live audience questions.

⏱️ Timestamps

  • 0:00 – Why I spent $1,800 on a Giannis card
  • 4:14 – 5 reasons behind the purchase
  • 8:02 – Collecting the NBA Top 75 autos
  • 11:03 – Game-used vs. “player-worn”
  • 15:21 – Long-term investment potential
  • 19:42 – Licensed through the athlete vs. league
  • 26:35 – Mailbag: Jordan Poole, grading, profitability
  • 34:40 – Balancing passion, collecting, and life
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Why I Bought THIS $1,800 Autograph Card (Not What You Think)

Why I Bought THIS $1,800 Autograph Card (Not What You Think)

Dr. Tyler Tarver