Author - Jessica Clifton

The Economy And Collectible Credit Piece Prices

Jessica Clifton2024-03-29T11:54:49+00:00

There are several fundamental things to keep in mind when determining the impact of the economy on our credit card collecting hobby. The size of the hobby First, consider the hobby's size. Unlike several large hobbies, where a 10% decline in the number of collectors can translate into thousands and even...

St. Louis Cardinals NFL Visa Rushes For New Record

Jessica Clifton2024-03-19T15:55:56+00:00

A glimpse into the past - how much did NFL credit cards used to sell for? This article is taken from a 1991 Credit Card Collector newsletter. An “Intermediate Mint” St. Louis Cardinals NFL Visa, with an expiration date of 03/89, has sold for a record $250.00. This is a...

Using Clubs to Manipulate the Market

Jessica Clifton2024-03-07T12:07:47+00:00

It's important for collectors to understand some of the various market manipulation techniques in existence, not necessarily so collectors can use them, but more importantly to make sure they're not used on the collector. The art of market manipulation One of the foremost experts in the field of market manipulation techniques...

Forming A Collection Of Scenic Cards

Jessica Clifton2024-02-22T09:12:01+00:00

Taken from an article written in the Credit Card Collector newsletter, 1991. The First National Bank of Omaha, doing business as the First BankCard Center, issued different "scenic" MasterCards and Visas for each of 25 different states. That's 50 different MasterCards and Visas to collect. The Featured States from West to...

St. Louis Cardinals NFL Visa Rushes For New Record

Jessica Clifton2024-02-08T08:06:10+00:00

This article is a glimpse into the past. First published in the Credit Card Collector newsletter, January 1991. An “Intermediate Mint” St. Louis Cardinals NFL Visa, with an expiration date of 03/89, has sold for a record $200.00—not bad for a credit card that expired only two years ago. The best...

How Much The AmEx Violet Card Sold For In The 90s

Jessica Clifton2024-01-24T17:41:17+00:00

From a Credit Card Collector article in December 1990 An American Express Violet credit card has set a record for the highest price known to be paid for any plastic credit card by selling for a mind-boggling $400,00!  Details of the private transaction are very hazy, but a few facts are...