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Apr 16, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) is checked by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) and right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Ripping OPC Platinum Hockey With An Eye Towards Another NHL Season

A new NHL season may be upon us, but Upper Deck is still releasing sets from the 2023-24 season that feature hot rookie Connor Bedard.

Apr 16, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) is checked by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) and right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Ripping OPC Platinum Hockey With An Eye Towards Another NHL Season

A new NHL season may be upon us, but Upper Deck is still releasing sets from the 2023-24 season that feature hot rookie Connor Bedard.

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Jul 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Former first-round draft pick Ken Griffey Jr., announces the Pittsburgh Pirates first pick of during the first round of Paul Skenes during the MLB Draft at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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Sports Cards Most Iconic Card Is Photoshopped

This Ken Girffey Jr card is on the Mount Rushmore of sports cards.

Sep 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts in the dugout after pitching the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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What is the Best MLB Prospect Card to Buy?

If you are looking to buy just one minor league card of your favorite prospect, you want it to be a 1st Bowman.

An assortment of baseball cards were available as part of the 2023 Milwaukee Brewers Clubhouse sale at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Suite-holders and full season seat holders gained early access Wednesday, all season seat holders are able to shop on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the sale being available to the general public Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Should I Get My Sports Card Graded?

Grading takes collecting to another level. It’s not just owning the cards, but having a third-party authenticator determine the card's condition.

Aaron Judge Baseball Cards. Photo courtesy: Suzy Lulgjuraj

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Aaron Judge Baseball Cards: 5 Cards to Collect to Celebrate 55

Here are five Aaron Judge cards to celebrate 55 to add to your collection.

Sep 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is recognized for reaching the 50-50 club during a drone show for achieving 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Ohtani one of one Topps Now card could set record!

Topps Now has started to gain a lot of attention the past few weeks and this card will add the publicity.

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Movin' the Chains: Weekly stories of the NFL hobby

By John McTaggart Everybody like a good story, don’t they? Well, this far, the NFL has provided a few good ones, bit none as compelling, in hobby terms, as the

Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.

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Quarterback Chaos: 3 Surprising Card Market Winners

Quarterbacks dominate the football card world, so it makes sense that the three players whose cards have increased the most this season are Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, and Daniel Jones.

Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field.

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Arch Manning Mania Hits the Card Market

One of the hottest names in the football card market isn’t even in the NFL. Arch Manning introduced himself to college football in a big way last week.

Sep 18, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Reus (18) runs with the ball during the second half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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4 MLS players for collectors to keep an eye on as the season winds down

MLS has players collectors ought to be keen on

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Make a Bold(y) statement in the hockey hobby

By John McTaggart I’m going to tell you all right off the bat — I’m about to geek-out on hockey cards in this column. So, if that doesn’t spin your wheels or bl

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a shot Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever defeated the Dream in overtime, 104-100.

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Daughters Are A Driving Force in the Hobby

Women and girls have long been the foundational supporters of professional and collegiate women's sports. But they couldn't do it alone. Now men are helping to grow the hobby as girl dads.

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama.

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Topps Mercury: Victor Wembanyama Does Game-Used Right

Topps did all but roll out the red carpet with the upcoming Topps Mercury: Victor Wembanyama product. Each box has eight cards all numbered to /99 or less that look amazing, but the game-used cards has changes collectors will talk about.

May 9, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever fans hold up signs for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on Thursday, May 9, 2024, ahead of the preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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How do I buy sports cards for my kid?

If you're a parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent, chances are you have a kid in the family who's obsessed with Caitlin Clark. Or Steph Curry. Or some other super

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches injured from the sidelines in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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This Stat Will Make You Rethink What You Know About Football Cards

Maybe this won't surprise most, but the sports card market may not care about stats

Apr 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and teammates react after a victory over the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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This Wembanyama card Is unlicensed and you shouldn't care

The Topps Football and Basketball Era is underway and the biggest card from the initial launch has been graded.

Sep 16, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) drives in a run on a fielder’s choice against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Who Will Be Card #1 in 2025 Topps Baseball?

Topps is again asking collectors to vote on wwhich player will be card #1 in next season’s flagship baseball set.

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Football is "America's Game" but why isn't in #1 in the Hobby?

MLB claims to be "America's Pastime" but statistics and data paint a different picture. Data and polling from Statista is 2023 says sports fans follow the NFL a

Sep 2, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7).

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Corbin Carroll Rebounds in MLB's Second Half. Can His Cards Do the Same?

Corbin Carroll was one of the bigger hobby disappointments of MLB’s first half along with Bo Bichette, Julio Rodriguez, and a slew of injured pitchers. Things still aren’t looking bright for the rest.

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How do I sell my baseball card collection?

The question I get asked most is: "Are my old baseball cards worth anything?" However, there's another question I'm asked almost as often: How do I sell my base

May 28, 2011; London, ENGLAND; FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after defeating Manchester United 3-1 in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Walter Luger/GEPA via Imagn Images

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3 New Champions League Sets You Need to Consider Buying

A new edition of the Champions League kicks off on Tuesday. The world's greatest club competition features a new format this season, but expected to deliver som

Sep 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) waves to fans following her final match before retirement between San Diego Wave FC and the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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5 Awesome Alex Morgan Soccer Cards To Add To Your Collection

Alex Morgan recently announced her retirement from professional soccer. Here are a handful of great cards you can buy to celebrate her amazing career!

Fanatics Collect and CGC Cards start on-site grading at Fanatics Collect's facility in Oregon.

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24-Hour Turnaround Times Targeted with CGC Cards On-site at Fanatics Collect

Starting today, CGC Cards has full-service, on-site grading and authenticating at Fanatics Collect’s facility in Oregon. That’s right, graders will be working at Fanatics Collect.

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Are We Headed for a Card Grading Price War?

The big four graders (PSA, SGC, BGS, and SGC) set yet another combined record last month for total grading volume. At the current rate of increase, it won’t be long until they are grading two million cards a month.

Sep 14, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after the match against the Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

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Lionel Messi returns to the pitch for Inter Miami. One of the biggest winner's: Topps Now MLS

The biggest name in soccer finally made his return to the pitch this weekend and Topps Now will be a major benefactor. Lionel Messi made his first appearance wi