John Newman

John Newman

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Has over 40 years of hobby experience as a collector, former LCS owner, and show dealer. He's the host of Sports Card Nation Podcast and has written for numerous hobby entities

Ray Liotta, known for his role as Shoeless Joe Jackson, left, stands with Kevin Costner in the movie Field of Dreams, in this photo featured on a wall at the Shoeless Joe Jackson museum in Greenville, S.C.

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Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) jogs off the field after the Raiders were defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers 34-20 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Assorted Cards

Young Gun Rookies of some of Winnipeg's key cogs

Collectable,Inc.

Industry News

We all want to own somethings unobtainable, but is only owning a small piece still worth it and desirable?

Nov 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, UNITED STATES; Mike Tyson makes his way to the ring for his fight against Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Industry News

Mike Tyson still moves the meter inside and outside the ring and inside and outside the hobby.

Gino,9, left, and Jason Briamonte, center, get their autographed
Philadelphia Phillies baseball cards from Cristopher Sanchez, Jose Alvarado, and Johan Rojas authenticated by
Vince Diiorio, right, at Dynasty Sports & Framing’s meet and greet event in the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Industry News

Avoid getting burnt in the autograph hobby. Tips to buy real autographs and not get taken.

Mickey Mantle Auto

Industry News

Remember when athletes and celebrities took pride in their signatures, where has that gone and why?

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

KAT primed to be latest big man legend for New York Knicks.

Baseball Cards

Industry News

We go over some tips and processes when it comes to getting your sports cards graded

New book solves some unknowns about iconic Leaf baseball set

Industry News

Collector/Author Brian Kappel goes down many rabbit holes searching for truths and low and behold he found some indeed.

Cards are owned by the author

Industry News

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 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes

Paul Skenes and Jackson Merrill battle for National League Rookie of the Year and hobby dominance.