Top Social Media Trends From The National and the Card Show Social Playbook
The 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention wasn't just a massive week for the hobby in…
Top Social Media Trends From The National and the Card Show Social Playbook
The 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention wasn't just a massive week for the hobby in Chicago, it was also one of the biggest weeks of the year on the hobby's social feeds.
Dispatch from The National: How eBay’s Data Can Help the Hobby
By now, you’ve heard the same advice a thousand times: “Stop purchasing packs.
Our New Unexpected Collecting Obsession
Friday night, Dakota Ditcheva defeated Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York in a three-round decision. Ditcheva, a 28-year-old flyweight, is now 16-0 in her profess
How Trust Powered eBay Live’s 8x Surge
Live shopping in North America is finally moving out of its trial phase.
Fanatics Collect Waives Seller Fees for FanCash Payouts
This morning at the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention, Fanatics Collect announced a policy change targeting one of the marketplace’s primary friction points: seller fees.
Ken Goldin on 30 Years of The National and Unlocking the Lakers Vault
At the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention, few figures command the floor quite like Ken Goldin.
How Alt and Rally Are Engineering the Ultimate Exit Strategy
The fractional ownership boom of the early 2020s brought a wave of new capital into the hobby, promising everyday collectors a localized stake in six-figure grails.
Live from the floor at The National: Conversation with Upper Deck President Jason Masherah
Walking the sprawling, 600,000-plus square-foot floor of the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, Illinois, can be overwhelming even for the most seasoned hobbyist.
It’s National Week, Collectors!
Collectors, the National Sports Collectors Convention kicks off today in Rosemont, IL, and we’ll be at the show all week hanging out. Want to catch up live? Com
Meet RWA Trading Cards – Cardboard For Hip-Hop Heads
As every loyal Mantel reader knows, collecting isn’t limited to cards.
