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Just this week, eBay dropped a bombshell on the NBA card industry by accusing PWCC of shill bidding. The eCommerce giant also deactivated around 17,000 items listed by the Oregon-based company on their platform, to the surprise of many. Turns out, there’s really more than meets the eye when it comes to eBay’s decision to […]

Ever since its inception in the 90s, eBay has grown to be one of the leading names when it comes to eCommerce. This has been quite evident in the sharp surge in interest and demand for sports cards more than a year ago. And with things steadily growing, the platform has decided to impose stricter […]

Chasing any autographed card of a top rookie is always a foremost priority for dedicated collectors. For the past few years, the likes of Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, and Zion Williamson have always been in demand. Last season, without a doubt, the top prospect in the card market is no other than the Charlotte Hornets’ […]

The clamor for new chrome-based card products has been growing louder for the past few weeks. With the latest Prizm set released last March, collectors have been settling with the same brands for quite some time now. Thankfully, the wait is over as Panini’s latest Select set is now out in the market. We delve […]

There comes a point in the hobby when someone shows off a collection so insane there are no words to describe it. Just recently, a collector managed to accomplish this feat by showing his massive Kobe Bryant card collection to the world. Spoiler alert: it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed about when it comes to basketball […]

There’s something sweet about collecting cards that have a significant meaning to them. Some prefer collecting cards with cool stories behind them, while others go for those numbered cards that match the player’s jersey. In the case of Giannis Antetokounmpo card collectors, it’s hunting down those insane pulls from his recent championship season. We take […]

For most collectors, investing in graded cards is a good decision worth pursuing. A slab helps protect the card inside and ensures its value is preserved. With the card industry surging to new heights this past year or so, the demand for grading services has skyrocketed as well. Along with this demand comes a new […]

When it comes to NFL cards, those that feature Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes II are at the head of the table. They are often in demand and go for astronomical prices, especially the short-printed patch autographs of these two stars. Collectors should get ready because a third name is being primed to make it […]

The NBA offseason reached its climax several days ago when free agency opened. At its onset, a couple of big names found themselves in new cities, such as Lonzo Ball, Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry, and DeMar Derozan, among others. While there are guys whose stock will benefit from these moves in the card market, there […]

When buying high-end products, there’s always the chance of pulling a One of One card. The thing is, the odds of getting an All-Star or a promising rookie are almost slim to none. More often than not, you might end up with a role player at best. Nonetheless, there are rare instances when an absolute […]

A lot of people were baffled when Keldon Johnson was chosen to take Bradley Beal’s spot after the All-Star shooting guard bowed out due to health protocols. When comparing the two, it seemed the San Antonio Spurs forward was still too inexperienced for this kind of international competition. Turns out, almost everyone was wrong about […]

For over a month, All Elite Wrestling has bested WWE by scoring one million viewers on a weekly basis. The upstart wrestling company managed to achieve this feat by optimizing their talent and placing them in storylines fans can easily relate to. Before the year ends, AEW hopes to replicate its success in the card […]

To say that 2021 NBA free agency has been a massive whirlwind is an understatement. Within a span of one week, around 100 players have been traded, signed with a new team, or decided to stay with their current squad. Each of these moves will not only make an impact on the upcoming season, but […]

For most NBA card collectors, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the one and only GOAT to this very day. While LeBron James and Kobe Bryant come close, the reputation His Airness built in the hobby has been growing stronger throughout the decades. A good point that proves this stand is how prominent graded Michael […]

For a long time, basketball fans have nurtured the idea that having Russell Westbrook on a team won’t lead to a championship. No matter how talented he or the roster around him is, Brodie always falls short of success in the postseason. But that narrative is being threatened after his trade to the Los Angeles […]

Going to the Nationals is like being sent to a massive toy store for the first time for any avid card enthusiast. As you enter the convention area, you’ll be treated to a heavenly display of insane cards at every angle. Unfortunately, this amazing gathering for those in the hobby is also being used for […]

Back then, it would be so strange to imagine how popular and in-demand sports cards are. A couple of months before the hobby went supernova, almost no one even cared about how many cards there are in the market. Now, population reports help determine a card’s value and popularity on the market. A good card […]

The 41st National Sports Collectors Convention was definitely one for the ages. With tons of hot cards sold, new markets catered to, and a couple of incidents under its belt, this event will surely be one for the books. Another reason why it’s going to be unforgettable is the confirmed sale of a monster Mike […]

A lot of teams have been eyeing Lonzo Ball for a long time now to fill their need for an able playmaker. Rightfully so because the eldest Ball brother has developed well into a credible point guard who can create for others while contributing on defense. Turns out, the Chicago Bulls wanted the Los Angeles […]

In years past, there have been several players who stole the show despite not being seen as a top NBA Draft prospect when they were selected. You’ve got guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Pascal Siakam, to name a few. This year, there are bound to be a couple of young studs who can […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft over, the attention has now focused on those intriguing rookies and the teams that drafted them. In a few months, basketball fans will see whether the hype surrounding these young studs will be justified or not. That same kind of excitement is also spreading among the card collecting community. More […]

Even before the season starts, hobbyists are already targeting cards of the hottest rookies for their collection. This makes Panini responsible to deliver this demand and ensure there is enough supply to go around. Fortunately, the card company locked the top pick in this year’s NBA Draft Class – Cade Cunningham. .@PaniniAmerica inks exclusive trading […]

It’s common knowledge that ever since the NBA card market went off in 2020, the demand for grading has gone supernova. This surge for graded cards has caused PSA and BGS, two of the biggest grading companies, to halt their operations to clear their respective backlogs. The former, in particular, has been dealing with an […]

There’s a growing trend in the NBA cards industry where NBA stars are becoming more active in it. A good example was when Kevin Durant, Mark Cuban, and other personalities invested in Goldin Auctions, a company known for auctioning high-end sports cards. Now, there are two more prominent stars who just joined this trend – […]

The beauty of collecting NBA cards is that it’s different for every hobbyist out there. Some collect cards of a particular All-Star, while others go for low-key rookies with high upside. There are those who go for rare patch autographed cards as the centerpieces of their collection. Among all of these preferences, there is one […]

When you think of NFL cards, guys like Tom Brady will jump to the forefront of your mind, but not always for the best of reasons. Any collection would not be complete without the presence of autographed cards. In essence, they are those that contain signatures of NFL players hobbyists can pull straight from the […]

As the Phoenix Suns demolished opponent after opponent in the Western Conference, expectations rose that Chris Paul would finally win his first title. The hopes of the Point God finally cementing his legacy reached a climax after winning the first two games of the NBA Finals. But as fate would have it, Giannis Antetokounmpo was […]

There’s no doubt in everyone’s minds that the Milwaukee Bucks and its legions of fans are on cloud nine right now after winning the NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo card collectors, in particular, are riding the wave of their investments as his stock in the market has been surging since the past few days. But with […]

In almost every journey to the NBA championship, there will always be that one guy from the bench who ends up surprising everybody. This year, there was one man who came out of nowhere and won the hearts of many: Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis. We take a look at Portis’ journey in the […]

Last week, basketball fans were treated to a jaw-dropping NBA Finals performance, courtesy of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. After going through the gauntlet in the Eastern Conference and falling down two games to none against the Phoenix Suns, The Greek Freak completely unleashed himself. His monstrous dominance paved the way for the Bucks to […]

When it comes to NBA cards, there might be few more valuable than one involving Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Even with that, though, there’s layers to value and fun with each kind of card. More on that in a second, though. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Milwaukee Bucks to this year’s NBA championship, […]

In some circumstances, waiting only makes the inevitable so much sweeter. That same thought can be applied to unopened card packs or boxes that have a monster pull stored inside. Of course, the chances of this amazing moment happening are quite low. But for this particular breaker, it happens to be an insane card of […]

The experience of pulling the biggest stars from a sport cannot be described at all. It’s that breathtaking feeling of slowly seeing a card that’s so rare, there aren’t any close price comparisons yet to it. A lot has been said about pulling insane cards but this epic UFC card is venturing into new territory. […]

The new NFL season is about to begin in a couple of months. You can already hear Patrick Mahomes fans getting all excited. After the wait is over, the hype for football cards will reach a tipping point, both in prices and demand. When that happens, the current value of NFL cards in the market […]

Robbing a bank would entail lots of time, resources, and planning to pull off. If done properly, one would be millions of dollars richer at the end of this ordeal. But for one guy attending the recent Dallas Card Show, his idea of getting rich involved one of the hobby’s holy grails — a valuable […]

Pulling an autographed card of your favorite athlete remains to be one of the most exciting moments in any collector’s life. It’s that sudden rush of adrenaline when you finally see one of your desired baseball cards right in front of you. That’s the same case too for collectors of baseball cards whenever they land […]

Shohei Ohtani being an all-time unique player is what will make his MLB cards value be an interesting thing to follow. With that said, there’s another aspect to his MLB cards that are as interesting, if not downright hilariously, but we’ll get into the plight of Shohei Ohtani in a minute. Along with basketball and […]

More often than not, hobbyists have no regard whatsoever for base cards. These run-of-the-mill offerings have no value and just take up a lot of space inside a box. That’s why those that don’t feature big names, such as LeBron James or Luka Doncic, are discarded as quickly as possible. But among the base cards […]

One of the most exciting moments a collector can experience is pulling an awesome autographed card straight out of the pack. More often than not, only one of the cards comes out from a box, and rarely do hobbyists get one from a promising rookie or a proven All-Star. But while getting an autographed card […]