How loyalty programs can empower giving

A number of airline loyalty programs now offer members the option to donate their accumulated miles to various charitable causes. This initiative allows travelers to convert their frequent flyer miles into tangible contributions that support important charitable organizations and humanitarian efforts worldwide. By giving back in this way, airline loyalty program members can make a […]

How time makes a difference in the memorabilia space

History tells us that as time goes on, the value of sports memorabilia goes up (or down, depending on the item). In fact, item value can soar in a relatively short period of time, depending on the circumstances. We saw that recently with the Kobe Bryant floor piece, which tripled in value in just four […]

VR Headsets: Unveiling a New World of Sports Experiences for Fans

Virtual reality is slowly finding its place in the world, but it can’t come quick enough for sports fans. The tech harbors the potential to allow them to make the shift from mere spectators to co-participants in the game they love. With VR headsets, fans can find themselves virtually sitting in the best seats of […]

6 of the strangest team assets to become must-have collectibles

The world of sports memorabilia is as diverse as the fans who collect it. While traditional items like jerseys and autographed balls hold timeless appeal, the eccentric side of sports collecting has given rise to a range of strange and unexpected must-have assets. From seemingly mundane objects to quirky remnants of the game, here are […]

CDi living the dream! Live at 2023 MLB All Star in Seattle

Incredible few days for the CDi team as Senior partner Kevin, MLB Account manager Corinna, and Director of Services, Reggie, not only attended the Home Run Derby and All Star Game, but got to spend time with our Partners at MLB and the various teams and vendors that comprise the MLB Auction Marketplace. Many thanks […]

F1 race suit and meet-and-greet experience package hits six figures at auction

Our partners over at F1 Authentics/Memento Exclusives have raised an incredible £112,333 for charity in an adrenaline-fueled auction featuring Max Verstappen’s signed 2023 Canadian GP-winning race suit, along with a meet-and-greet with the F1 World Champion himself. It’s one of the biggest auctions we’ve powered to date, capturing the attention of racing enthusiasts and philanthropists […]

The F1 Season, and the F1 Auction Marketplace are in full swing!

Our partners at F1 Authentics/Memento Exclusives are running a big charity auction featuring Max Verstappen’s Signed 2023 Canadian GP Winning Race-Used Suit along with a meet and greet with Max! F1 has cleverly combined a unique piece of memorabilia AND an experience to enhance fan engagement and revenue on their F1 Auction Marketplace. F1 Authentics […]

CDi at the AHL Business Meetings

CDi’s Grace Firman and Tory Adams recently attended the American Hockey League (AHL) Business Meetings in Tucson, Arizona. They wanted to thank Sean Lavoine, Sean Smith, and other members of the AHL Management Team for inviting our crew and providing a great setting to interact with industry professionals to provide great services and products to […]

PRESS RELEASE: MLSE’s Real Sports Auction Marketplace Continues to GROW!

TORONTO, MAY 12 – Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) has been running their extremely successful Real Sports Auction Marketplace for three years. Utilizing the world’s leading Auction Marketplace software from Commerce Dynamics, this year, MLSE has pushed the envelope with a complete sales integration into Yellow Dog Software. Yellow Dog is MLSE’s ‘in-house’ retail inventory management system provider. As […]