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.
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.
How Trust Powered eBay Live’s 8x Surge
Live shopping in North America is finally moving out of its trial phase.
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.
YouTube star Jesser Talks Michael Jordan, collecting, and eBay Live ahead of The National
The biggest event in all of card collecting, The National, is just a week away.
Here are the craziest cards we saw at Fanatics Fest
Fanatics Fest this year was pure beautiful chaos.
Inside COMC: The Business of Moving Millions of Cards
The modern sports card market operates with remarkable efficiency.
The New Mecca of Hype: How Lids is Blending Streetwear and Collectibles at Fanatics Fest
For decades, a trip to Lids meant one of two things: grabbing a fresh, on-field fitted hat or getting your favorite team's logo embroidered onto a snapback.
