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.
Meet RWA Trading Cards – Cardboard For Hip-Hop Heads
As every loyal Mantel reader knows, collecting isn't limited to cards.
How Local Card Shops Are Evolving Into Modern Community Hubs
"I noticed that it just became two, three, four people sitting around hanging out, not really wanting to leave, just wanting to socialize.
Inside COMC: The Business of Moving Millions of Cards
The modern sports card market operates with remarkable efficiency.
Inside Burbank Sports Cards with Rob Veres
Every Saturday, thousands of collectors gather outside Burbank Sportscards at the intersection of Magnolia Boulevard and Hollywood Way.
The Seven-Figure Shohei Ohtani Kanji Autograph the Market Couldn’t Buy
How a former ball player’s one-of-one Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph navigated a wave of seven-figure offers, luxury supercars, high-level auction-houses and celebrity interest before settling into a private, closed-door trade with artist David Choe.
The $700K Trade Connecting Fine Art, Sports Cards and Luxury Real Estate
“The biggest trades are shockingly similar to the smallest ones.
The Top 5 Food and Beverage World Cup 2026 Collectibles
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially taking over North America, and the action isn't just contained to the pitch.
