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AI Grading in Sports Cards: The Future of Card Authentication?
A few weeks back, our buddy Sonny sparked quite the discussion on the DocScott Sports Cards Facebook page with a simple but loaded question: "Can we trust AI to grade... Read more...
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How Did Charizard Become the Favorite Pokémon?
Ask any Pokémon collector what card they'd most want to pull from a pack, and chances are good they'll mention Charizard. This fire-breathing dragon didn't just become popular by accident:... Read more...
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Top 10 Hits of the New Pokémon Phantasmal Flames Release
The Pokémon TCG community is absolutely buzzing right now! The brand new Phantasmal Flames set dropped just two days ago (November 13-14, 2025), and collectors are already going wild over... Read more...
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Football Card Box Breaks 101: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering Random Team Breaks in 2025
Ever wondered what all the buzz is about with football card box breaks? If you've been scrolling through social media and seeing collectors going absolutely wild over live card openings,... Read more...
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Football Card Box Breaks 101: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering Random Team Breaks in 2025
Ever wondered what all the buzz is about with football card box breaks? If you've been scrolling through social media and seeing collectors going absolutely wild over live card openings,... 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...
A Beginner's Guide To Vintage Sports Card Collecting: Starting With Your First Run
Getting into vintage sports card collecting can feel overwhelming at first. Where do you start? What should you look for? How much should you spend? These are all valid questions that every collector faces when taking those first steps into the hobby. The best advice? Start with something meaningful to you. That's exactly what I did with my Terry Bradshaw collection run, and it turned into one of my most rewarding collecting experiences. What Makes a Card "Vintage" Before diving in, let's clarify what we mean by vintage. In the... Read more...
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2025 Bowman U College Football Preview: What Collectors Need to Know
The college football card scene just got a massive boost with the arrival of 2025 Bowman University Chrome Football, which dropped on October 31st. If you've been waiting for the... Read more...
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Getting Into Vintage: What To Look For In The Pre-Junk Wax Era
The vintage card market isn't just about nostalgia: it's about owning pieces of sports history that were produced before mass manufacturing changed everything. If you're thinking about diving into pre-junk... Read more...
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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...