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Is the Hobby's $421M Record About Flipping , Or Pure Collecting Joy? Collector Confessions 2025 Edition
Is the hobby's $421M spending record all about the thrill of the flip, or is it still fueled by the pure joy of collecting? We all know the chase can... Read more...
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Can the Pokémon Craze Continue in the Long Run?
If you've walked into a Target or Walmart lately, you've probably noticed something: the Pokémon card section is either completely cleaned out or there's a small crowd hovering around it.... Read more...
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2025 Mosaic Football and 2025 Donruss: What Case Hits and Short Prints You Should Be Looking For As These Hit the Shelves This Week!
Football card collectors, get ready! This week marks one of the most exciting times of the year as both 2025 Mosaic Football and 2025 Donruss are officially hitting store shelves.... Read more...
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Panini Donruss 2025 vs Optic: Which New Release Will Dominate Your Collection Strategy?
The 2025 collecting season has arrived, and if you're like most collectors, you're already mapping out your strategy for the year's biggest releases. Two products consistently dominate conversations at card... Read more...
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Capture the Flagg! The Top NBA Basketball Card Sets (2025-26) & The Cooper Flagg Rookie Chase
The basketball card world is buzzing with anticipation as we stand just days away from one of the most significant releases in recent memory. October 23rd marks the return of... Read more...
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NIL Cards vs Traditional College Cards: Which Is Better For Your Collection in 2025?
The college sports card world just got flipped upside down, and honestly? It's about time. Since NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rules kicked in back in 2021, we've witnessed the biggest... Read more...
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Top 5 LSU Football Card Case Hits (2020–Now): Your Ultimate Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, & Brian Thomas Jr. Checklist
LSU has been an absolute goldmine for football card collectors since 2020. Between the championship trio of Burrow, Chase, and Jefferson, plus the new wave of Daniels, Nabers, and Brian... Read more...
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How Live Streaming and Card Breaks Have Turned Collecting into a Spectator Sport
The sports card hobby is in the middle of a measured, meaningful evolution. What once happened quietly at shop counters and kitchen tables now unfolds live, in real time, with... Read more...
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How MLB Playoffs Impact Card Prices: Who's Hot, Who's Not, and Smart Buying Tips
October baseball doesn't just deliver heart-stopping moments: it creates wild card market swings that can make or break a collector's portfolio. When playoff heroes emerge, their card values can skyrocket... Read more...
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Topps Black Football 2025: Must-Have or Wait for the Licensing Shift?
Here's the thing that's got everyone talking in the hobby community right now: there's been some major confusion swirling around "Topps Black Football 2025," and I need to set the... Read more...
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Father, Sons, and the Card Table: Finding Connection Beyond Collecting
I never expected my boys to fall in love with collecting cards. Hell, I'm not sure I expected them to fall in love with anything I was passionate about. That's... Read more...
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Graded or Raw: Every Collector's Got a Hero Story!
Suddenly, a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan wasn't just a rookie card anymore. It became a PSA 10 gem mint specimen, a BGS 9.5, or maybe just a raw card sitting... Read more...