Actor Song Jin-woo Reveals Sports Card Collection Worth Over 30 Times Purchase Price

South Korean actor Song Jin-woo has unveiled a remarkable collection of sports cards, accumulated over three decades, showcasing a significant investment that has yielded substantial returns. The actor shared details of his hobby on the SBS entertainment program 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny'.

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Sports cards can be thought of as pieces of paper with pictures, but some cards are worth billions or tens of billions of won.

Song explained that while some might dismiss sports cards as mere pieces of paper, certain rare cards can be worth billions of won. His own collection, comprising tens of thousands of cards, includes basketball memorabilia gathered since his childhood. He emphasized the dramatic increase in value, noting that some cards have appreciated by more than 30 times their initial purchase price.

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If you combine other cards, I think I have tens of thousands.

A standout item in his collection is a 1990s-era card that Song acquired for 300,000 won during his high school years. He confidently estimated its current market value at approximately 10 million won, illustrating the potential for high returns in the sports memorabilia market. Song later visited a specialized appraisal company with his wife to assess the market value of his extensive collection.

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These 90s cards have seen their prices skyrocket. This card is probably worth about 10 million won.