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2024 Panini Prospect Edition Baseball Low-Makes Its Low-Priced, Auto-Driven, Prospect-Themed Debut

Mike D February 21, 2025

2024 Panini Prospect Edition Baseball to hit the market at the end of the month. Should collectors care?

The Best Rookie & Prospect Cards of Francisco Lindor And Why They Are Solid Buys

Mike D February 20, 2025

As a 10 year veteran who is a likely Baseball Hall of Famer, Francisco Lindor cards look like a real bargin. Here's why.

2024 Topps Chrome Football: A Strong Return… But With A Major Catch?

Jesse Haynes February 19, 2025

Topps Chrome Football returns after a long hiatus. What can collectors expect from this highly anticipated release?

Why You Should Avoid Buying Loose Pokemon Sword & Shield Packs

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 19, 2025

It is far too easy to buy loose Pokemon Sword and Shield packs. Find out why and if this means you should avoid them altogether.

What You Need To Know About 2024 Panini Illusions Football

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 18, 2025

A breakdown of the 2024 Panini Illusions Football release. Is this worth a buy or is it a another Panini pass?

Is The Unlicensed 2024 Panini Three And Two Baseball Worth a Break?

Mike D February 17, 2025

A look at the Panini Three and Two 2024 Baseball release - a product that doesn't get a lot of attention but holds value well.

2024 Topps UFC Finest: A Long-Awaited Return to the Octagon

John Bassey February 17, 2025

Topps is back in the octagon with the 2024 Topps UFC Finest set, marking a triumphant return after Panini’s three-year run of making UFC cards. The Finest UFC brand returns…

Hobby Basics: No, Uncorrected Errors, Print Flaws, And Miscut Cards Aren’t Valuable Error Cards

Mike D February 17, 2025

Error cards can be valuable and iconic to collect, however, some cards refferred to error cards don't actually fit the label.

Tom Brady Now Owns 50% Of CardVault

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 14, 2025

Tom Brady gets in the world of card shops, with a 50% stake in CardVault.

High-End 2024 Topps Diamond Icons Releases With Sky High Price Tag

Mike D February 14, 2025

2024 Topps Diamond Icons is unquestionaably high end but is it worth the price tag?

2024 Rookies and Stars Review: Should You Buy, Hold Or Pass?

Jesse Haynes February 14, 2025

2024 Rookies and Stars is one of the latest football releases from Panini. Set to release on February 7th, the release will bring 2 autographs and 2 memorabilia cards in…

What You Need To Know About 2024-25 Upper Deck Allure Hockey

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 13, 2025

2024-25 Upper Deck Hockey released this week. What are the pros and cons of this product?

What PSA’s Centering Standards Mean For Collectors

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 12, 2025

PSA has changed the way it grades the centering of cards. What this means for collectors.

A Comprehensive Guide To The 2025 Topps Series 1 Release And Design

Mike D February 12, 2025

The iconic Topps flagship is released this week. An in-depth look at the release and the design.

The Ultimate Guide To 2024 Panini Spectra Football

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 11, 2025

An in-depth look 2024 Panini Spectra Football and whether the release holds up compared to years past.

The Top 9 Cards of #9 Ted Williams, The Splendid Splinter

Mike D February 10, 2025

A breakdown of the top 9 Ted Williams baseball cards from his playing days.

The 2025 Topps Series 1 Parallel Problem Isn’t Its Only Issue

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 7, 2025

2025 Topps Series 1 arrives this month and with it, comes controversy surrounding parallels, quality control and more.

A Preview Of The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Expansion Set

John Bassey February 7, 2025

A preview of the ninth Pokemon Scarlet and Violet expansion set: Journey Together, which is set to release in March.

2024-25 Hoops NBA Preview: Prioritizing Fun Over Value

Jesse Haynes February 6, 2025

2024-25 Hoops kicks off the start of the NBA card season with the first NBA-licensed rookies of 50 top rookies.

The Top Jackie Robinson Baseball Cards: Chasing Cards Of One of The Most Iconic Players Ever

Mike D February 5, 2025

With the start of Black HIstory month, we take a look at the notable baseball cards from a man that needs no introduction, Jackie Robinson.

A Preview Of 2024 Panini Donruss Football

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 4, 2025

2024 Donruss Football releases on February 5th. Here is what you need to know before buying.

How the 2025 Super Bowl Impacts Sports Card Investing

Jesse Haynes February 4, 2025

The Super Bowl is upon up, but what does the 2025 matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles mean for sports card investors?

2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball Brings Nicknames and Some Fun

Mike D February 3, 2025

Some sports card products are serious. They are either themed around a great set of the past, or perhaps have a high price tag, lots of Chrome, and are undeniably…

Backyard Breaks Embroiled In Yet Another Scandal After Offensive Comments

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 1, 2025

Backyard Breaks stirs controversy again with offensive comments during a recent break.

The Best Sports Card Releases In February 2025

Jesse Haynes January 31, 2025

What are the best sports card releases of February 2025? We spotlighted the biggest ones right here.

Big Sports Card Auctions Ending This Weekend (Feb 1st)

Mike D January 30, 2025

A couple of major auctions are ending February 1st. We dive in to what you can expect early in February.

There Is Something Wrong With Pokémon Playtest Cards Graded By CGC

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 29, 2025

Controversy surrounds Pokemon Playtest cards graded by CGC. What happened and are these cards legit?

2024 Bowman Draft Sapphire Baseball Brings The Sapphire Sparkle To Draft

Mike D January 29, 2025

Bowman Draft is always a popular product, often offering the 1st Bowman card of many of the top draft picks from recent drafts. While the set is great in its…

Mantle’s Great Masterpiece: All About The 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle Error Card

John Bassey January 28, 2025

An in-depth look into the Mickey Mantle 1969 Topps error card.

Why You Need Sports Card Insurance & How To Buy It

Mike D January 28, 2025

Health insurance. Car insurance. Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. We purchase these things with the hopes of never having to use them. But if things go badly, these are the very…

2025 Topps Welcome to the Club: 3X MVP – Another Ohtani Topps Money Grab?

Mike D January 27, 2025

What do we know about 2025 Topps: Welcome to the Club: 3x MVP release featuring Shohei Ohtani.

Conspiracy Theories Surround Skenes Debut Patch Card Pull

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 26, 2025

The Paul Skenes 1/1 Debut was pulled last month, but significant controversy surrounds whether the origin story of the card is true.

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