Lucas Mast is a writer based in California’s Bay Area, where he’s a season ticket holder for St. Mary’s basketball and a die-hard Stanford athletics fan. A lifelong collector of sneakers, sports cards, and pop culture, he also advises companies shaping the future of the hobby and sports. He’s driven by a curiosity about why people collect—and what those items reveal about the moments and memories that matter most.
From Frank Viola checklists to century-old Charlie Chaplin cards, a closer look at PSA's stolen inventory reveals why collecting goes far beyond market value.
A rare 1997 Pokémon phone card sells for $2.255 million, leading five Pokémon collectibles sales totaling $5.35 million, including a $1.38 million Charizard.
A rare Art Academy Pikachu sells for $1.037 million, leading five Pokémon sales totaling nearly $4 million, including a 19-card Legendary Collection lot.
Abraham Lincoln, Miley Cyrus, and Mike Shinoda headline interesting celebrity and historical autograph hits already pulled from 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter.
A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Sabrina Ionescu lead eight WNBA stars and basketball cards collectors should watch as the 2026 playoffs head toward the Finals.
