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Unknown date 1993; Chicago, IL; USA: FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ben McDonald in action against the Chicago White Sox during the 1993 season at Comiskey Park. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images
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Ken Griffey Jr. and Other '90s Baseball Cards Collectors Hoped Would Make Them Rich

There was always that guy whose rookie card would help fund an early retirement. If only things were that simple. Here's a look at some 90s ballplayers whose rookie cards we thought would make people rich.

Horacio Ruiz
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Unknown date 1993; Chicago, IL; USA: FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ben McDonald in action against the Chicago White Sox during the 1993 season at Comiskey Park. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images
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Ken Griffey Jr. and Other '90s Baseball Cards Collectors Hoped Would Make Them Rich

There was always that guy whose rookie card would help fund an early retirement. If only things were that simple. Here's a look at some 90s ballplayers whose rookie cards we thought would make people rich.

Horacio Ruiz

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eBay 2024 in Collecting Trends
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The Caitlin Clark Effect In Collectibles Is On Full Display

eBay recently released their “2024 in Collecting Report” and Caitlin Clark and “the legends” trends are worth noting.

Mike Sommer
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How to protect your cards
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How to Guide: Protecting and Preserving Your Trading Cards

With Christmas right around the corner, some young ones, and maybe sold old might be starting to collect sports cards for the first time.

Russ Gioseffi
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Micheal Penix Jr. in action for the Atlanta Falcons
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Michael Penix Jr. is now the starting QB for the Falcons. What that means for his card value

Micheal Penix Jr. became the last of the rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to be named a starter this season

Adam Cellurale
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Travis Reed Q&A: Love for the Lakers, Childhood Collection of Jordan Cards, Mancave Dreams

UCLA baller talks lifelong love of everything L.A.

Tony Reid
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Sep 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (24) hits a single against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Bronx Bound: Cody Bellinger Joins the Yankees and Sparks a Hobby Revival

In a blockbuster move this offseason, the New York Yankees acquired Cody Bellinger, the 2019 National League MVP and former player for both the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Schilling
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Signed Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Sign at the Philly Card Show December 14, 2024
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45 HOF Signatures and Counting: Basketball History at the Philly Show

Discover the story of a forgotten Basketball Hall of Fame sign brought back to life by collector Miguel Rodriguez and his friend Paul Gesualdi who are on a mission to get it signed by every living hall of famer.

Mac Gambill
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Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Sotheby's Just Sold $2 Million Worth Of Sports Cards

Fanatics and Sotheby's partnered up for the second time with some huge cards being sold

Adam Palmer
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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates in the dugout after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit:  Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Shohei Ohtani's 1/1 Superfractor was just pulled!

The Topps product that was created to commemorate Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 season is now shipping and in the hand of collectors. One of the six autographed superfractors was pulled, and the internet is going crazy.

Kayla Norsworthy
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Reid's Rips: 2024 Prestige Football Blaster

Tony scratches the itch and rips a cheap blaster box of 2024 Prestige Football cards

Tony Reid
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Jan 7, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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The Hobby Mistake Sports Card Collectors Keep Making

The result is almost always the same: an inevitable downfall in their prices when they don't compete for an MVP in their second year.

Jason Neuman
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A 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady rookie card as seen through the CT scanner. (Image by Industrial Inspection and Consulting)
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From Sealed to Revealed: The Debate Over CT Scanning in Trading Card Collecting

For decades, the trading card hobby was a game of chance and collectors lived and died by the "Odds Per Pack" statement and whether or not collectors were purchasing packs, boxes, or cases, neither buyers nor sellers knew exactly what treasures lay within

Matt Schilling
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Superman Trading Cards Take Off After New Movie Announcement

Although the market has come back down to reality, we still continue to see record sales quite often. With this comes the price swings and volatility of current events, and the upcoming Superman movie release is no exception.

Jason Neuman
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2024 Topps Graphite Tennis debuts on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
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Topps' First Tennis-Specific Cards Set for Debut This Week

2024 Topps Graphite Tennis makes its hobby debut this week as the first tennis-specific product offering from Topps. The chrome product features 2 autographs and 1 relic per box with rookies, stars and legends in the mix.

Nate Lake
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Alec Word holding one of his two MLB Debut patch autograph cards from 2024 Topps Update
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New Collector Pulls TWO 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autograph Cards From LCS!

Alec Word made two trips to Jaspy's Sports Cards & Collectibles and pulled two 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autographs from Update packs and boxes

Mike J.W.H.
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Jun 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Anthony Bennett (UNLV) shakes hands with NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number one overall pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2013 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images
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NBA's Biggest Draft Busts Still Have Expensive Sports Cards?

The answer lies in the fact that sports card values depend on more than just player performance or popularity - they’re heavily impacted by the set the card belongs to.

Jason Neuman
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Ty Cobb baseball cards
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Ty Cobb's Worst Card Holds Answer to Baseball Trivia Question

When card collectors think of Ty Cobb, the first cards they picture are likely this quartet from the 1909-11 American Tobacco Company “White Borders” set catalo

Jason Schwartz
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A rural carrier assistant loads packages into a mail truck at the United States Post Office in Henderson, Ky., Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2020.

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USPS Issues Scam Alert Collectors Need To Watch For This Christmas

The Canada Post strike may be over, but collectors now have to deal with a new postal headache.

Clemente Lisi
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Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Josh Allen Rookie Cards Skyrocket as NFL MVP Buzz Builds

Allen's sustained elite play has collectors scrambling for his rookie cards, pushing their prices to new all-time highs. Below is a chart illustrating the recent spike in his card prices.

Jason Neuman
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WWE Superstar Chelsea Green making her entrance at Raw
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The Cards and Unstoppable Rise of Chelsea Green

In an outcome that many wrestling fans hoped for Chelsea Green became the first United States Women’s Champion at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Adam Cellurale
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Collectors are excited for the "long-awaited" return of the Topps Triple Threads Baseball brand.
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Sports Card World Preparing for Big Release Week Before Christmas

Several releases set to hit shelves before Christmas including 2024 Panini Prizm Football and the return of Topps Triple Threads Baseball

Nate Lake
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Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy award during the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
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NIL Era Heisman Trophy Winner Cards

Topps got back into football a year before NIL kicked in, so they have some unlicensed cards and some fully licensed

Adam Palmer
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2024 Panini Prizm NFL Choice Set Preview
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Cherry Blossoms, Nebulas, and Tiger Stripes: A Look at 2024 Panini Prizm NFL Choice Releasing December 17

The much-anticipated 2024 Panini Prizm NFL (Choice Online Exclusive) hits the open market today, one full day before the main release of 2024 Panini Prizm comes out

Matt Schilling
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NBA greats Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin have each had a hand in the growth of sports cards and memorabilia market.
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The Future of Collectibles: Sports Memorabilia Market to Hit $271 Billion by 2034

The global sports memorabilia and trading card market is set for explosive growth, rising from $33.6 billion in 2024 to $271.2 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 22.1%, according to Market Decipher.

Jeremy Aisenberg
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Caitlin Clark 2024 Panini Instant Draft Night Rookie Auto graded by PSA
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Caitlin Clark's real impact on the sports card market

The impact Caitlin Clark had on the WNBA as a whole has been well documented, but the impact on WNBA sports cards have also seen a tremendous leap in conjunction.

Kayla Norsworthy
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