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Why investing in Michael Jordan and Serena Williams memorabilia? 
 
Michael Jordan 
Born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, which is why his figure is so sought after in memorabilia. He grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, and excelled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1982, he scored the game-winning shot in the NCAA national championship game. In 1984, the Chicago Bulls selected him in the NBA draft. Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s. His collaboration with Nike resulted in the iconic Air Jordan sneakers. For the past 35 years, 23 has graced jerseys from youth leagues to the NBA and all around the world thanks to Michael Jordan. 
 
Serena Willams 
Born on September 26, 1981, she is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She began her professional career in 1995, was ranked as the world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 319 weeks, including 186 consecutive weeks, ended the year as No. 1 on five occasions, And she wins 23 individual Grand Slam titles, thus being the only player to have achieved a Golden Grand Slam in both singles and doubles. Serena also achieved four gold medals in the Olympic Games, one Fed Cup, and two Hopman Cup. 
 
About Red &amp; Black Nike Court Flare Air Jordan1 
These limited-edition sneakers, restricted to only 23 pairs, were specifically created to honor Serena Williams' shared record of winning her 23rd individual Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open. One of the first people to congratulate her was Michael Jordan. The sneakers feature a custom color combination to match the shoes she typically wears on the court. Serena wore these red and black sneakers during the trophy presentation ceremony following her victory. Both legendary athletes have autographed this pair of sneakers and added the inscription "23". This number represents both her own record of 23 Grand Slam titles and Michael Jordan's legendary status, making it a truly unique memorabilia item. 
 
Auctions 
In May 2020, a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers worn by Michael Jordan during a game was sold for $560,000 at a Sotheby's auction, marking a new milestone as the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction. Additionally, during the same year, a rare rookie card of Michael Jordan from his 1986-87 season with the Chicago Bulls fetched $738,000 at auction, establishing a new record as the highest price paid for a Jordan trading card. 
 
In 2022, the autographed rookie card by Serena Williams from 2003 made headlines in the world of sports memorabilia. The card, featuring Serena's signature, fetched a record price of $266.4 thousand at an auction. The previous record for a female collectible card was $117,000, set in January of that same year for a July 1999 SI For Kids Serena Williams rookie card. Another card from the same set sold for over $91,000 on eBay in March.

The price of 32,900 € includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 3,250 €. 29,650 € can be allocated to the asset. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, as well as storage and insurance over the whole investment horizon.

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The Sports Memorabilia Index reports that sports memorabilia has seen an average annual return of 14.5% from 2008 to 2021, surpassing the performance of the S&amp;P 500.

Return

Sports memorabilia has proven its capacity to yield substantial returns by evoking feelings of connection and nostalgia. In recent years, it has even surpassed the performance of stock markets. 
 
Nonetheless, market fluctuations exist, and the public's perception of sports figures plays a pivotal role in the valuation of their collectibles.

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Release on: 30 April 2024 - 07:00 PM CEST 
 
Both legendary athletes have autographed this pair of sneakers and added the inscription "23". This number represents both her own record of 23 Grand Slam titles and Michael Jordan's legendary status.

Nike Court Flare Air Jordan1, Autographed by Michael Jordan & Serena Williams

This exclusive sneakers, produced in a limited edition of just 23 pairs, were designed as a tribute to Serena Williams' remarkable achievement of winning her 23rd individual Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open. Each pair has been signed by both Serena Williams and Michael Jordan, with the addition of the inscription '23'.

Track Record

The Upper Deck Company has established itself as a leader in the trading card industry, attracting a loyal fan base and contributing to the vibrant culture of sports and entertainment collectibles worldwide.

The Upper Deck Company is a sports trading card manufacturing company known for producing sports trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. It was founded in 1988 and has become one of the major players in the trading card industry, particularly in the sports sector. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA. Over the years, Upper Deck has established partnerships with various sports leagues and franchises, including the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and others, to produce officially licensed trading cards and related products featuring professional athletes. 
 
In addition to producing sports trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia, The Upper Deck Company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of entertainment trading cards, such as trading cards based on popular movies, television shows, and video games. The company is renowned for its high-quality printing and innovative card designs, often incorporating holographic elements and special inserts to enhance collectability. 
 
Furthermore, Upper Deck has developed various programs to engage collectors and fans, including autograph signings with athletes and celebrities, exclusive trading card releases, and special events. The company also operates an online platform where collectors can buy, sell, and trade cards, as well as access exclusive content and participate in community discussions. 
 
Through its dedication to quality, innovation, and authenticity, The Upper Deck Company has established itself as a leader in the trading card industry, attracting a loyal fan base and contributing to the vibrant culture of sports and entertainment collectibles worldwide.

The Upper Deck Company

Richard has been working as Vice President of Business Development at the Upper Deck Company since 2013. In this role, he oversees the development and growth of profitable new business and plays an important role in defining and developing the organization's long-term strategic goals.

This is a concrete investment opportunity in which we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (The Upper Deck Company) and have thus checked whether a positive return can be expected after deducting all costs for storage and insurance. Furthermore, we have verified the existence, proper storage and insurance of the Sneaker.

Nike Court Flare Air Jordan1, Autographed by Michael Jordan & Serena Williams

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