September 2022

Answering The Important Question — What Makes A Card Valuable?

Jesse Haynes September 30, 2022

I have a friend who recently got into football cards. And when I say got it, I meant he got in. He picked up incredibly low rookie autographs – many…

Here’s How You Can Get Fanatics FanCash

John Bassey September 30, 2022

Fanatics isn’t a new name to sports fans. Created in 1995 with a focus on the Jacksonville Jaguars, it has grown to be the world’s largest sports merchandise, apparel producer…

Should You Use A Raw Card Service To Grade Your Cards?

Jesse Haynes September 29, 2022

Some companies offer or have offered a raw card review service. Maybe you have heard of one or used one in the past. In this post, we’ll be digging into…

Why 2022 Topps Pro Debut Is An Excellent Buy For A Prospect Product

Mike D September 28, 2022

2022 Topps Pro Debut brings shines the Major League spotlight of the Topps Flagship design to the minor leagues. The set features minor league prospects and 2021 draftees, in their…

A Guide To The 2021 Select Football Checklist And How To Invest [Updated]

Jesse Haynes September 28, 2022

Select Football 2021 released on August 24th, and here’s everything you need to know about the tremendously popular brand. We break down the basics of this sought-after product, what you…

An Introductory Guide To Panini Kaboom Soccer Insert Cards

Jesse Haynes September 28, 2022

Anyone would be delighted to find a Panini Kaboom insert card in one of the company’s soccer releases. These cards are the center of attraction for card collectors due to…

The Ultimate eBay Sports Card Selling Guide: From Listing To Pricing, Optimizing, Shipping, And More!

Jesse Haynes September 28, 2022

Inspired by the number of inquiries we receive daily about how to sell sports cards on eBay, we put together the 6-part, ultimate eBay sports card selling guide. These include:…

The Pokemon Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Review – History, Release Formats, Value And What Makes This TCG So Popular

John Bassey September 27, 2022

As the Pokémon TCG has steadily released expansion after expansion of its Sword & Shield series, the quality of these expansions has gradually improved. Of course, there have been expansions…

Hasbro’s Highly Anticipated 2022 Starting Lineup Figures Return With 8 Top NBA Stars

John Bassey September 26, 2022

The Starting Lineup brand of sports action figures has had a long and exciting run. They were initially produced in 1988 by Kenner and became an instant hit with fans.…

Is 2021-22 Panini Illusions Basketball Worth Investing In? (With Review and Checklist)

Jesse Haynes September 26, 2022

For the third time, Illusions is back in basketball. The 2021-22 release stays true to form, combining unique inserts and parallels with some holographic, too. In this post, we’ll look…

Breaking Down The Best Cards Of 1961 Topps

CardLines Staff September 25, 2022

The 1961 Topps baseball set is comprised of 587 total cards, making up one of the more unique sets of its time. The ‘61 season was a year of expansion…

2022 Topps Chrome Short Print Controversy Increases Collector Animosity Over Release [Updated 10/17]

Craig Klinski September 23, 2022

On Friday, baseball card collectors welcomed the return of one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year, 2022 Topps Chrome. Buzz has been growing about the release, but…

eBay Sports Cards Selling Guide #6: General Advice And Pro Tips

Jesse Haynes September 22, 2022

At CardLines, we get hundreds of monthly inquiries from collectors. Nearly half of them are about selling cards on eBay. The need is apparent, and to help, we’re putting together…

A Guide To The Top 10 Best Sports Card Podcasts

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 22, 2022

Podcasts have been around for almost a decade now. But the number has exploded in the last two or three years. And the increase in podcast availability coincided with the…

Cardlines Guide Of The 2023 Baseball Hall Of Fame Returning Candidates And The Player Who Is Likely To Get In

Mike D September 21, 2022

Baseball Hall of Fame season is right around the corner. Here at Cardlines, we love the Hall of Fame election. The chance to argue about the relative merits of some…

Arena Club Review: Can Derek Jeter’s New Card Grading Company Leave A Mark On Industry?

Jesse Haynes September 21, 2022

Three grading companies in particular have a chokehold on the industry, and we’ve reviewed them all before to talk about the difference in value and pricing. But now, a fourth…

Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Edition Released For Second Year In A Row

John Bassey September 21, 2022

In 2020, Topps combined the iconic Garbage Pail Kids cards with its popular Chrome Sapphire technology. The result was the 2020 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Edition which was a…

Topps Addresses 2022 Chrome Short Print Backlash

Mike D September 20, 2022

2022 Topps Chrome dropped on September 16, 2022. It was a highly anticipated release, but it may be the understatement of the year to say that it hasn’t gone well.…

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Answering The Important Question — What Makes A Card Valuable?

Here’s How You Can Get Fanatics FanCash

Should You Use A Raw Card Service To Grade Your Cards?

Why 2022 Topps Pro Debut Is An Excellent Buy For A Prospect Product

A Guide To The 2021 Select Football Checklist And How To Invest [Updated]

An Introductory Guide To Panini Kaboom Soccer Insert Cards

The Ultimate eBay Sports Card Selling Guide: From Listing To Pricing, Optimizing, Shipping, And More!

The Pokemon Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Review – History, Release Formats, Value And What Makes This TCG So Popular

Hasbro’s Highly Anticipated 2022 Starting Lineup Figures Return With 8 Top NBA Stars

Is 2021-22 Panini Illusions Basketball Worth Investing In? (With Review and Checklist)

Breaking Down The Best Cards Of 1961 Topps

2022 Topps Chrome Short Print Controversy Increases Collector Animosity Over Release [Updated 10/17]

eBay Sports Cards Selling Guide #6: General Advice And Pro Tips

A Guide To The Top 10 Best Sports Card Podcasts

Cardlines Guide Of The 2023 Baseball Hall Of Fame Returning Candidates And The Player Who Is Likely To Get In

Arena Club Review: Can Derek Jeter’s New Card Grading Company Leave A Mark On Industry?

Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Edition Released For Second Year In A Row

Topps Addresses 2022 Chrome Short Print Backlash

2024 NFL Mosaic Mega Box: 8 Box Random Team Break

2024 NFL Mosaic Blaster Box: 10 Box Random Team Break

2022 Topps MLB Baseball Update Series Blaster Box

2019 Topps MLB Baseball Series 2 Hobby Box

2021 Panini Prizm Baseball Cello Box