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State of the Card Market: Is It Time to Sell?

The card market is hotter than ever, but are there warning signs we should watch for?

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3 Cards to Watch at Goldin: Macklin Celebrini, Shohei Ohtani, Lamine Yamal

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CardVault by Tom Brady Announces Investor Group, led by Jay-Z, Aaron Judge, and Dana White

PSA Grading Report: Top 10 Graded Athletes in Each Sport for July

Star Wars and Marvel Unite for First-Ever ‘Hope Assembles’ Crossover Comic

Alt Uses New Bounty Auction as Cooper Flagg's 1/1 Rookie Card Bounty Surges Past $3 Million

The Most Iconic Topps Football Cards of the 2010's (Part I)

Card Sales and New Products

Mar 23, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dunks during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dallas Mavericks Offer 32 Years of Season Tickets for Cooper Flagg's Rookie Debut Patch

How Chelsea Green’s WWE Interim Women’s Championship Win will Impact her Hobby Market

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 10 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans

The Quarterback of a Super Bowl Favorite Has Major Hobby Upside

With multiple Backyard Baseball card releases, and in a variety of methods of release, fans will be hopeful to see new cards drop alongside the new Backyard Baseball game.

Celebrating the New Backyard Baseball Game with the Best Backyard Baseball Cards

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Apr 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg holds the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year trophy

What It Means Now That Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto Has Been Hit

One-of-one Josh Allen NFL Shield rookie card

Josh Allen Rookie Card Sells for a New Record in Private Alt Deal

Jul 31, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) at bat

Trading Card Impact As Yankees Demote Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez, and Promote George Lombard Jr.

Jun 11, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) runs with the ball during minicamp

Players to Collect Before the 2026 NFL Season: Browns RB Quinshon Judkins

Logan Paul and Gary Vee at the National with Jesse Gibson

Logan Paul, Gary Vee Talk The Past, Present, and Future of the Non-Sport Market at The National

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) stands on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park

MLB Prospects Who Could Be Traded Before the Deadline and Impact on Their Card Prices

Jul 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Ohtani 1-of-1 Back-to- Back Dual Gold Logoman Card Found in Florida, Sold for Over $10 Million

2026 NSCC Promo Packs

Everything Collectors Need to Know About The 2026 National's Exclusive Trading Cards

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Bills' Josh Allen checks in on Jaclyn Schneider, who almost got hit with a ball that a young boy threw back to Allen.

Top 5 Players Generating Buzz at NFL Training Camps and Their Card Markets

1996 NBA Draft Class vs 2003 NBA Draft Class

Would You Rather Own Cards From the 1996 or 2003 NBA Draft Class?

The 7 Greatest Vintage Baseball Card Sets of All Time

Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws during position drills during the final day of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University Friday, August 7, 2026 in Pittsford.

Josh Allen's Record $1.7M Card Tops Five Biggest Sports Card Sales of the Week

A 2011 Pokémon Call of Legends #SL10 Rayquaza Holo PSA 10 led the week’s TCG card sales at $180,200.

Rayquaza Leads the Top 5 TCG Card Sales This Week

Cooper Flagg NBA Debut Patch Auto

Cooper Flagg Debut Patch Has Been Hit, but Which Ones Are Still Able to Be Pulled?

Which Baseball Player's Cards Will Rise the Most Over the Next 10 Years?

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson catches a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins Brent Grimes during first-half action on November 9, 2014, at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Most Iconic Topps Football Cards of the 2000's (Part III)

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Heystack Show Connect

Heystack’s Store Connect Is Changing How Card Shops Buy From Collectors

Canvas Marketing's artist-driven trading cards blend original artwork with pivotal moments from Stephen Curry's life and career.

How Canvas Marketing Is Telling Stephen Curry's Story Through Art Cards

The PSA grading booth at the National Sports Collectors Convention

July Card Grading Hits Another Record, Beckett and CGC Keep Surging

National Sports Card Convention Dates 2026

The Top 5 Takeaways From The National in 2026

Collectors visiting the Pristine Auction booth at The National can browse exclusive auctions, claim giveaways and experience live programming.

Pristine Auction Brings Live Auctions, Giveaways, and Card Hunts to The National

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eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee Introduces New, Lower Threshold for Guarantee Program

Fanatics Collect has introduced FanCash Payouts as part of its effort to enhance the collector experience.

Fanatics Collect Eliminates Seller Fees With New FanCash Payouts Program

A busy PSA intake

PSA Updates On-Site Grading Options Amidst Record-Breaking National

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This 1940 Press photo shows one of Curley Lambeau's Green Bay Packer backfield combinations

The Football Hobby Timeline: 1935 and the Growing Interest in The Sport

Before shipping cards to buyers, it pays to think about how to protect yourself—and your reputation.

Hobby Education: 5 Questions To Ask Before Shipping a Sports Card

Westin Reeves a professional sports card grader at Certified Collectibles Group looks over a Ed "Whitey" Ford baseball card.

Hobby Education: The Art of Knowing Yourself

Hobby Education: Understanding the Panini Product Hierarchy

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Hobby Education: eBay Auctions vs. Buy It Now for Selling Sports Cards

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Hobby Education: Mistakes Every Card Collector Makes

May 15, 2010; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ken Griffey Jr. (24) before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Hobby Education: 1993 Topps Finest Baseball Retrospective

Hobby Education: The Secret to Lowering Risk When Investing in Sports Cards

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Michael Jordan x Upper Deck Auctions

Upper Deck x Michael Jordan Auction Sets Records, Led by 1986 Fleer Autographed Hobby Box

eBay Live 48 Hours of Deals

eBay Live's 48 Hours of Deals Delivers Rare Finds, $1 Starts and Exclusive Drops

Apr 4, 2026; Carson, California, USA; Former LA Galaxy player Landon Donovan answers questions from the media

Landon Donovan has Big World Cup Expectations for USMNT; Talks Collecting Journey

eBay and Gordy Bonker Announce Partnership to Bring 'Bonkers Cards LIVE' to eBay Live

Hobby Nonsense makes its eBay Live debut this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. CT, featuring $1 auctions on graded non-sports cards from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Austin Powers.

Hobby Nonsense Brings Non-Sport Trading Cards to eBay Live

eBay Live 48 Hours of Drops

48 Hours of Non-Stop Collectibles Auctions: $1 Starts, Rare Cards, & Hall of Famers on eBay Live

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers

2025 Panini Flawless Football Adds Intrigue, Chase, and Bounties to eBay Live

Ebay Live Pokemon The 30/30 Collection

Pokémon Day: Iconic Vintage Grails Available Exclusively on eBay Live

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A busy PSA intake

PSA Opens New Texas Facility as Their Backlog Reaches 12.4 Million Cards

Jul 29, 1992; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds in action during the 1992 season against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

2026 Topps Tribute Baseball Preview: Big Chases, Bigger Autograph Relics

Jun 13, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; UFC president and chief executive officer Dana White looks on during weigh-ins for the UFC Freedom 250 at The Ellipse. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Dana White Sits Down To Talk Collecting, Bidding on His Own Card, and His Next Grail

Washington Mystics rookie Lauren Betts is one of the WNBA's rising stars both on the court and in the trading card hobby.

Lauren Betts Is the Next WNBA Star Collectors Should Know

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey react with each other

The Hobby Impact of LeBron James' Move to the Philadelphia 76ers

Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald speaks at a press conference prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.

Aaron Donald Prices Surge With the Possibility of a Return

LeBron James announced he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a reported two-year contract, calling the move the final chapter of his historic NBA career.

LeBron James Begins Final NBA Chapter with 76ers with Topps NOW Chase

Jul 22, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) hits a two run home run in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants tying the all-time Royals team record for home runs with former infielder George Brett (not pictured) at Kauffman Stadium.

Salvador Perez Matches Royals History and Earns Limited-Time Topps NOW Card

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Rob's Loaded Bases is a Manalapan-based sports card and Pok mon shop that opened in March 2021. Manalapan, NJThursday, January 26, 2023

Rob S Loaded Bases

The 6 Most Iconic and Valuable Pokémon Cards From 2013 Black & White: Plasma Freeze

X-Men including Jean Grey, Storm, and Colossus are shown in this picture from the 1993 Uncanny X-Men Marvel comic book, "Going Through the Motions." Credits include: Writer, Scott Lobdell; Editor, Bob Harras; Editor in Chief, Tom DeFalco & Special Guest Artist, Richard Bennett. From Stan Lee Presents The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1, No. 303, August, 1993.

The Top 5 Unique and Valuable Jean Grey Cards From X-Men

Attendees browse Pokémon cards at a vendor booth during PopiCon at Century Center on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in South Bend.

The 5 Most Iconic and Valuable Pokémon Cards From POP Series 1-9

This comic book, released in 1962 is the first time the Amazing Spider-Man appeared on the cover of a comic book.

The Top 10 Spider-Man Card Sales of All Time

Coming Soon From One Piece - The World's Strongest Warriors OP-17

Lids is bringing a slate of exclusive collector-focused headwear to Fanatics Fest, highlighted by collaborations with WWE, John Geiger, and Chase B.

Lids Brings Collector-First Exclusives to Fanatics Fest

Dragon Ball Z | Goku Super Saiyan

Dragon Ball Z Card Prices Are Exploding: The Seven Biggest Sales of 2026

Upper Deck Space Jam Celebration

Upper Deck, 23XI Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Space Jam

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