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Purpose Over Profit: A Collector’s Journey Back...

The Trading Card Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating the history of the hobby by recognizing the most iconic trading cards of all time. As a lifelong collector, Brad...

Purpose Over Profit: A Collector’s Journey Back...

The Trading Card Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating the history of the hobby by recognizing the most iconic trading cards of all time. As a lifelong collector, Brad...

Grading Cards? Save Time, Money, and Headaches ...

When it comes to grading trading cards—sports, Pokémon, or non-sports—condition is everything. A perfect card in a top-tier slab can multiply in value, and for years, collectors have turned to...

Grading Cards? Save Time, Money, and Headaches ...

When it comes to grading trading cards—sports, Pokémon, or non-sports—condition is everything. A perfect card in a top-tier slab can multiply in value, and for years, collectors have turned to...

A Case Study in Cardboard Greatness: The 1996 S...

In a hobby where original rookie cards often steal the spotlight, every now and then a reprint comes along that earns respect in its own right — not just as...

A Case Study in Cardboard Greatness: The 1996 S...

In a hobby where original rookie cards often steal the spotlight, every now and then a reprint comes along that earns respect in its own right — not just as...

The Difference Between a Tribute and a Trick

If you’ve ever worried about accidentally buying a fake card, you’re not alone. It’s a real issue in the hobby, and it’s not always easy to tell the difference —...

The Difference Between a Tribute and a Trick

If you’ve ever worried about accidentally buying a fake card, you’re not alone. It’s a real issue in the hobby, and it’s not always easy to tell the difference —...

The Collector’s Mind: The Psychology Behind the...

  "Why We Collect: The Science, Emotion, and Thrill Behind the Hunt for Rarity" The Fascination with Collecting Why do people collect? Whether it’s rare coins, trading cards, vintage comics,...

The Collector’s Mind: The Psychology Behind the...

  "Why We Collect: The Science, Emotion, and Thrill Behind the Hunt for Rarity" The Fascination with Collecting Why do people collect? Whether it’s rare coins, trading cards, vintage comics,...

Exploring Pokémon Cards Worldwide: Are Japanese...

When it comes to collecting Pokémon cards, most hobbyists default to Japanese and English prints. These versions dominate the market, often commanding higher prices due to demand, nostalgia, and perceived...

Exploring Pokémon Cards Worldwide: Are Japanese...

When it comes to collecting Pokémon cards, most hobbyists default to Japanese and English prints. These versions dominate the market, often commanding higher prices due to demand, nostalgia, and perceived...