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Originally Posted by Bigdaddy
A couple of observations about Fanatics:
- They seem to have no limits on where they will insert themselves. If it involves sports and a profit can be made, they're in.
- I agree with BobC that a TPG might be the next company in their crosshairs. I'll posit that it will be FCG - a new entry into grading, but one that seems to be higher on the technology ladder than most of the others.
- Fanatics is just getting started a I believe they will squeeze every last bit of 'hobby' out of the sportscard market. If you were disillusioned with the new card market now, you ain't seen nothing yet.
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Not familiar with FCG, and know literally nothing about them. Seems Fanatics and their owners tend to go for well-established, long-term/time companies to acquire, at least so far. That is why it is an interesting topic to discuss, and will be fun to see where they are going and what they may do next. Despite any possible technological advantages this FCG company may have, I'm guessing the Fanatics people may be more interested in some significant market share and hobby acceptance in a TPG they my look to acquire, for now.
Good points/questions. Like you, I'm curious as to what else may be done in the future to change the sports card/collectibles market going forward.