The Hobby’s Theft Crisis: How My Stolen Cards Ended Up in a High-End Repack
Most collectors know the feeling.
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.
The Best Cards to Buy in 2026 Bowman Baseball Right Now
2026 Bowman delivered another deep 1st Auto class, and these are the names I keep coming back to at their current market prices.
Human Remains & Princess Di’s Revenge Dress Causing Collectible Stir
The World Cup starts today, Collectors, and we know many of you will have a non-country related rooting interest in the tournament: your PC. Personally I’m hopi
Burn Notice: Charizard Tops Jordan in PSA’s First-Ever Fraud Report
By now, we're all used to Pokémon kicking down doors in the hobby, from record-breaking, six-figure sales to lines—and scalpers—wrapped around the block to scoop up releases.
Cardboard and Capital: How to Actually Read the Card Market Before It Moves
In my last article we reframed the problem.
Cardboard and Capital: The Moneyball Edge in Sports Cards
For most collectors, the logic feels straightforward.
A Guide to Your First Sports Trading Card Convention
Picture this: The year is 2020.
Every Nice Card is a Necklace Now
Morning, Collectors.
From First Days to Free Agency: How to PC a Player Throughout Their Career
No matter what type of pack-ripper you meet, you can count on being asked the same question: Who do you collect? But what is a collector to do when their favorite player gets traded to a different team? What about a new arrival who takes the team to the next level—but has a rookie card featuring a rival’s jersey? There’s no Fanatics Jersey Assurance in the Hobby, and even if a trade—or Super Bowl win—spikes the price of your card, it might not look right in your display case.
