Lauren Rizzo Shaffer

Joined: Sep 24, 2024

Lauren is a writer, collector, Orlando Magic basketball fan, and artist. Her writing can also be found on Hobby News Daily. You can follow her at instagram.com/laurengoeshere.

Nov 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) and center Jarrett Allen (31) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrate with Moondog after the Cavs defeated the Chicago Bulls and moved to 14-0 on the season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Five Rookie Cards

Oct 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) runs to first base during the first inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Bobby Witt Jr. uses Baseball Cards for Wedding Invites

Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) celebrates with teammates after catching a game-winnning Hail Mary pass on the final play of the game against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Commanders' Hail Mary Memorabilia on Display at Hall of Fame

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Top Priced Cards in the Emirates NBA Cup

The 45th National Sports Collectors Convention will take place in Rosemont, Illinois July 30-August 3 2025

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2025 National Sports Collectors Convention Changes Big Rule

The National is set to take place in Rosemont, Illinois July 30-August 3, 2025.

The final Dallas Card Show of 2024 takes place from October 31st to November 3rd

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Dallas Card Show Hosts Its Final Show of 2024

If you are looking for a card show this Halloween weekend, Dallas Card Show has you covered. The sixth and final show of 2024 for the regional event starts on T

Nov 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The banner indicating the retirement of the jersey of Toronto Raptors player Vince Carter is raised to the roof at halftime of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Vince Carter's Iconic Cards Include Recently Retired Toronto Raptors Jersey

Twenty-six years after landing in Toronto as a rookie and almost 20 years after his contentious trade to the then New Jersey Nets, recent Hall of Fame inductee

Oct 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dunks the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Paolo Banchero's Sports Cards Reflect Greatness of Historic 50 Point Game

Though expectations are high, nobody in the Kia Center anticipated third-year Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was about to make history against the Indiana

A one-of-one auto relic redemption was available at random with every purchase of 2024 MLB Topps Now Card #866

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World Series Games Receive Topps' Relic and Autograph Cards from L.A. Dodgers

After a historic walk-off win in Game 1 and a stellar first start from rookie pitcher Yamamoto in Game 2, the Dodgers lead the series 2-0. The Topps Now randomly inserted cards range from numbered color parallels to a one-of-one auto/relic gold.

LeBron and Bronny James one-of-one dual on-card autograph from Topps Now

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Topps Now Announces LeBron James and Bronny James NBA Debut Card

LeBron, 39, and Bronny, 20, took the Lakers floor Tuesday night as the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together.

Oct 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; The New York Liberty celebrate after winning the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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New York Liberty First-Time WNBA Champions: How to Collect the Moment

The New York franchise won the first championship in their 28-year history in a victory over the Minnesota Lynx in overtime on Sunday night.

Steph Curry (left) poses with rookie LA Lakers point guard Quincy Olivari

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Lakers Rookie Quincy Olivari Gifted Signed Sneakers from Idol Steph Curry

Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari met his idol Steph Curry after a pre-season game between the Lakers and Warrior. Olivari shared his personal connections to Curry, and Curry later gifted the rookie a pair of signed shoes.

Former Purdue men’s basketball coach Gene Keady wears a pin from his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, during the official release party for the Play Hard Lager, a collaboration between Sun King Brewery and Keady, at Harry’s Chocolate Shop in West Lafayette, Ind.

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2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony Set for Sunday

Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has thirteen inductees including Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, and Seimone Augustus from the NBA and WNBA.

Satellite image of Hurricane Milton as of 5 p.m., Oct. 9, 2024.

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Florida Card Shops and Businesses Prepare for Hurricane Milton

The arrival of Hurricane Milton has forced many Florida-based card businesses to close and reschedule due to the massive storm.

Caitlin Clark 2024 Panini Instant WNBA #CCROY Blue Viper 1/1 Auto

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Caitlin Clark Honored with Rookie of the Year Panini Instant Collection Cards

Panini Instant released a collection honoring Caitlin Clark's Rookie of the Year win with autograph and numbered parallels.

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Card Ladder Coming to Fanatics Collect Listings

Fanatics Collect is bringing Card Ladder data to their listings