François THIERRY
COLLECTIBLE CARDS AND SPORTS MEMORABILIA
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Collectible Cards - Collectible card games (in English, collectible card game or CCG)
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The most popular CCGs, collectible card games, have their own conventions, sometimes at an international level, and their own competitions and tournaments. The first collectible card game was Magic: The Gathering, published by Wizards of the Coast from 1993.
This was followed by the famous Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, World of Warcraft,
And many others. These board games are based on a very wide range of different cards; for example, there are more than 17,000 different Magic: The Gathering cards.
The largest tournaments bring together thousands of players. There is no official price for the cards that make up the collection, but rather a "rating" that allows their value to be assessed. It is based on rarity, the card's effect in the game, the ratio between the effect and the cost to play it, the edition, etc.
François Thierry, himself a collector, has developed an immense passion for the fantasy world of collectible cards, which has gradually transformed into a career in expertise. Whether game or sports cards, these collectibles, these childhood treasures, have become highly sought-after objects of desire, to the point that some of them are considered genuine works of art!
He is always searching for the most unusual and rare specimens, all of which have a fascinating story to tell. While they are sometimes difficult to find, parting with them requires an even greater effort on the part of collectors. But the expert's opinion is crucial and indispensable at that moment.
Naturally keeping abreast of card news at all times, he has accumulated knowledge and experience over the years that have led him to become a reference in the field.
He places his expertise at the service of auction houses or individual enthusiasts and collectors.
In 2024, as a specialist for the Aguttes auction house in Neuilly-sur-Seine, he established the record for the most expensive Pokémon card sold in Europe, fetching €192,000.
Collectible cards contribute to the development of the collectible card market, helping to evaluate and authenticate rare and precious pieces. His main objective is to share his passion for cards and to elevate them among the great families of collectibles.
Sports:
Passionate about sports from a very young age, François Thierry frequents stadiums as both a player and spectator alongside his training in international relations. After experiences in journalism (Europe 1, L'Équipe, etc.), as a media analyst and then in entrepreneurship, he shares his professional experience and skills as an expert with the Aguttes auction house in the field of sports, with the aim of highlighting sports memorabilia and collectibles, which are still underrepresented in the auction sector.
Drawn to the fascinating stories behind each sporting relic and their unique history, he has made objects from sporting legends an integral part of his life.
He is curious about sports news and history in all its facets and enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience accumulated over the years. He has become a reference in the field. He places his expertise at the service of auction houses as well as individual enthusiasts and collectors.
He contributes to the development of the sports memorabilia market, helping to evaluate and authenticate rare and precious pieces. His main objective is to share his passion for sports and to highlight the cultural and historical importance of these collectibles.
Bibliography
- Auction catalogues, Aguttes auction house - Monographs in preparation
