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NewsTop Social Media Trends From The National and the Card Show Social Playbook

By Mike Metzler
Published August 5, 2026

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.

Sports CardsThe 13-Year-Old Media Phenom Taking Over the Trading Card Hobby

By Mike Metzler
Published July 22, 2026

If you walked the floor at Fanatics Fest this past weekend, you likely saw a who's who of sports legends, celebrities, and prominent influencers.

UncategorizedThe Seven-Figure Shohei Ohtani Kanji Autograph the Market Couldn’t Buy

By Sam Goodman
Published June 19, 2026

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.

UncategorizedThe $700K Trade Connecting Fine Art, Sports Cards and Luxury Real Estate

By Sam Goodman
Published June 10, 2026

“The biggest trades are shockingly similar to the smallest ones.

NewsBurn Notice: Charizard Tops Jordan in PSA’s First-Ever Fraud Report

By Andrew Gretchko
Published May 7, 2026

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.

NewsSugar Packets and Sweaty Pamphlets: The Most Absurd Masters “Souvenirs” Sold Online

By Mike Metzler
Published April 8, 2026

Going to The Masters is the pinnacle experience for golf enthusiasts, a must on many fans' bucket lists.

Sports CardsKonnor Griffin Got the Call Up, and I Have Regrets

By Mike Metzler
Published April 2, 2026

Konnor Griffin, the undisputed number one prospect in baseball, officially got his call to the big show today.

NewsThe Shield Returns: How 2025 Topps Chrome Football is Elevating a Hobby Icon

By Mike Metzler
Published April 2, 2026

For the better part of a decade, football card collectors have eagerly awaited the return of a hobby icon.

NewsYou Should Be At McDonald’s Right Now

By James Russell Fickle
Published March 31, 2026

As you read this, I am most likely at a McDonald’s drive-thru window.

Sports CardsWhy Did An Ohtani, Judge Dual Logoman Sell for $2.1M?

By James Russell Fickle
Published March 25, 2026

This is crazy.

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NewsTop Social Media Trends From The National and the Card Show Social Playbook

Sports CardsThe 13-Year-Old Media Phenom Taking Over the Trading Card Hobby

UncategorizedThe Seven-Figure Shohei Ohtani Kanji Autograph the Market Couldn’t Buy

UncategorizedThe $700K Trade Connecting Fine Art, Sports Cards and Luxury Real Estate

NewsBurn Notice: Charizard Tops Jordan in PSA’s First-Ever Fraud Report

NewsSugar Packets and Sweaty Pamphlets: The Most Absurd Masters “Souvenirs” Sold Online

Sports CardsKonnor Griffin Got the Call Up, and I Have Regrets

NewsThe Shield Returns: How 2025 Topps Chrome Football is Elevating a Hobby Icon

NewsYou Should Be At McDonald’s Right Now

Sports CardsWhy Did An Ohtani, Judge Dual Logoman Sell for $2.1M?

The King of the Pirates (and TCG): The Top 10 Most Expensive One Piece Cards on the Market

From Prospect to Pro: How an MLB Debuts Impact a Player’s Card Prices

Matthew Schaefer: NHL’s Breakout Star – and Rookie Cards to Watch

Game, Set, Collect: Coco Gauff is Your New Favorite Collector

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