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Reports: Panini Can Continue Producing Football Cards… For Now

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim October 1, 2023

According to reports, an NFLPA emergency appeal to prevent Panini from producing football cards for 2023 has been denied meaning new products will be released for now.

Things Get Ugly Between WWE And Panini In Contract Dispute

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 27, 2023

WWE and Panini are engaged it a bitter contract dispute with the WWE jockeying to end its contract with the card company two years early.

What’s Going On With The StackofSlabs Versus RyansCardssLLC Controversy?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 25, 2023

What we know about the controversy surrounding RyansCardssLLC and StackofSlabs.

Breaking Down The Seemingly Endless Scandals Of Cardporn

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 12, 2023

Fake Michael Jordan jersey, fake Jordan rookies, fake foundation, fake ebay purchases - a look at the scandals involving Cardporn, your former "friendly hobby watchdog."

MeiGray May Have Falsely Authenticated Scam Michael Jordan Jersey

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 4, 2023

Photo evidence authenticated a 1996 Michael Jordan playoff jersey worth over a million. But it turns out it was a fake. How did it happen?

Brian Gray Quits As Leaf CEO Under Unclear Circumstances

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 29, 2023

Brian Gray has stepped down as Leaf CEO giving way to Kevin O'Neil. Why and what does this mean for Leaf Trading Cards?

Topps The Ultimate Collector Experience For Wemby Card Holders

Topps Introduces “The Ultimate Collector Experience” To Certain Wemby Card Holders

Craig Klinski August 26, 2023

Topps is giving an extra bonus to 2022-23 Bowman U Chrome Wemby card holders -- the chance to receive the 1st card he ever signed.

Sports Card Stores Are Being Burglarized At An Alarming Rate In Florida

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 25, 2023

Local card shops are victims of an increasing number of burglaries, especially in Florida. We take a dive into the rash of crimes affecting the industry.

NFLPA Terminates Panini Contract Immediately [Updated 8/23]

Craig Klinski August 23, 2023

The NFL Players Assocation dropped a bombshell on Monday by announcing that it had terminated its relationship with Panini, effective immediately.

What You Need To Know About The Upper Deck Rookie Autograph Bonus Card Program

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 20, 2023

Upper Deck is offering an ingenious new promotion called the Rookie Autography Bonus Card Program which you can participate in by collecting cards of 2021-22 Sature or 2021-22 Credentials.

Why Are Babe Ruth Bats Selling For So Much?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 18, 2023

Babe Ruth baseball bats are skyrocketing with a recent sale eclipsing $1.3 million. We go over recent sales and why bats are becoming a lucrative collectors item.

Fanatics Strikes Back With Panini Countersuit

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 9, 2023

Fanatics has answered Panini's most recent lawsuit with a countersuit of its own.

Panini Suing Fanatics For Antitrust Breach In Bombshell Lawsuit

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 3, 2023

Panini is suing Fanatics for the second time this summer, this time for "monopolistic" behaviors.

Honus Wagner T-206 Baseball Card Goes Up For Auction; A History Of Popular Sales Of Iconic Card

John Bassey August 2, 2023

With another Honus Wagner T-206 card going up for auction, we take a look at the history of the card, recent sales and notable versions of the card.

The First Hockey Release Of The Season Delivers — A Review Of 2023/24 Upper Deck MVP Hockey

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 1, 2023

The first 2023-24 hockey release is from 2023-24 Upper Deck MVP Hockey. Although not the most glamorous release, there is a lot to like.

The Crazy Things Some People Do To Sports Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim July 28, 2023

There are a lot of possible bad things you can do to cards. Here are some of the craziest examples of ruining sports cards.

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2023 DraftKings Reignmakers Football Keynote Highlights Exciting Improvements For 2023

Craig Klinski July 26, 2023

Ahead of the 2023 season, DraftKings unveils a series of exciting changes for DraftKings Reignmaker Football.

ESPN Article Highlights Sports Card Breaking Mainstream Ascension

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim June 29, 2023

A recent ESPN article on the sports card breaking world highlights what many already know -- breaking has gone mainstream.