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Card-iology just dropped a must-watch video timed perfectly with today's GemRate grading industry report. In "PSA STOPPED Grading: The Truth About The Hobby Market," the channel breaks down what PSA's submission changes actually mean for collectors —...
Four Super Bowl rings. Three Super Bowl MVPs. Two Comeback Player of the Year awards. And one iconic rookie card that every football collector needs in their portfolio. The 1981 Topps #216 Joe Montana is more than just a football card — it's a pie...
GemRate released its May 2026 grading industry report today, and the numbers tell a story of a market that's cooling slightly month-over-month but remains significantly hotter than last year — with major shifts happening beneath the surface. The B...
Geoff Wilson Sells Out to Private Equity? That's the question on every collector's mind today after CardsHQ and Sports Card Investor announced they are merging into a single company backed by a growth investment from Shamrock Capital and EnOne Ven...
Tony Gwynn's 1983 Topps rookie card is the definitive card of the greatest pure hitter of his generation. With a career .338 batting average, 3,141 hits, and 15 All-Star selections, Gwynn's #482 from the 1983 Topps set is a cornerstone of any vintage...
VIDEO OF THE DAY eBay Just Raised Fees — Where Should Card Sellers Go Now? — A timely breakdown of the sports card selling landscape as eBay's 12% fee takes effect today. This video covers the math, the alternatives, and the strategies smart sellers...
Today, June 1, eBay's 12% Final Value Fee for trading cards goes into effect. The 2% hike — from 10% to 12% — hits every card seller with fewer than 500 monthly sales. For the thousands of hobbyists who flip cards part-time, this changes the math on ...
VIDEO OF THE DAY "Victor Wembanyama's Card Market EXPLODES Ahead of NBA Finals" — A deep dive into how Wembanyama's rookie cards have surged during the Spurs' 2026 playoff run, with data-driven analysis of what a Finals appearance means for long-t...
Before Panini and Topps dominated the autograph card market, Inkworks ruled non-sports. Their 2002 "The Osbournes" set captured peak MTV reality TV — and the Ozzy Osbourne on-card autograph is the crown jewel. It's a rare slice of music history on ca...
The 2026 NBA Finals are set: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks. Victor Wembanyama has dragged the Spurs through a brutal Western Conference — past the defending champion Thunder in a Game 7 classic — and now faces a Knicks team that has bulldozed...