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SGC’s Price Increase Could Be a Warning for PSA Collectors

SGC just changed its grading service levels, with standard grading now starting at $50 as demand and turnaround times surge. But could SGC's move tell us something much b

Fanatics Just Changed How We Buy Hobby Packs

Fanatics is experimenting with a completely different way to buy hobby packs—and I spent $100 of my own money to see what it’s actually like. The cards are physical, the

PSA Grading Has a MASSIVE Problem…and It Just Got Worse 🤦🏼‍♂️

PSA grading has a problem most companies would LOVE to have: too many customers. After shutting down its Value grading tiers to attack a massive backlog, PSA has now ext

ALT’s Cooper Flagg Auction Is Genius (imo)…but There’s a Problem 😬

ALT is taking bids on the massive Cooper Flagg 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto — without actually having the card consigned. And that raises a fascinating question for the sp

Topps Chrome Update Just Changed the Sports Card Hobby

or it didn't. i dunno. but also i recorded this BEFORE the Cooper was hit. that's on me.  Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Bur

I Spent $9,000 at The National…Here’s What I Learned

I spent about $9,000 at The National. But the craziest part? Prices were HIGH. Deals on the most desirable players were tough to find, the aisles were packed, and I sea

10 National Sports Card Convention Tips (Everybody Tells You) BUT I'LL TELL YOU IN A SOUTHERN ACCENT

holla @ me if you're there AND DO NOT BUY ANY JORDAN POOLE CARDS THEY ARE MINE pretty please jk but fr  Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatersh

15 Tips to DOMINATE Fanatics Fest in NYC! 🙌

If you're heading to Fanatics Fest for the first time, don't make the mistake of treating it like a normal card show. Fanatics Fest is part sports convention, part fan e

I Bought NBA Season Tickets…Here's What Nobody Tells You

I spent an entire NBA season as a season ticket holder and learned things you simply can't see on TV. From player interactions and autograph stories to what NBA warmups

The Sports Card That Changed Everything 😳 The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. EXPLAINED

The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card isn't just another rookie card—it's arguably the most iconic modern baseball card ever made. But why? In this episode of

The Smartest Move Fanatics Has Made Yet?

http://tarvercards.com Fanatics just made a move that most collectors are overlooking. Collect Originals isn't just another content platform—it's the missing piece in a m

The Hidden Future of Sports Cards Starts Here...

College sports cards used to be an afterthought. Now one of the most successful tech investors in sports has acquired a company built around college athletes—and that co

The Corporate Takeover of Sports Cards Has Begun...

Cards HQ just announced a major expansion backed by serious investment money—and collectors are divided. Is this the future of the hobby, or the beginning of something c

The NBA Finals Just Exposed a Huge Sports Card Problem 😳

The NBA Finals have become more than a championship series—they've turned into a battle between two completely different sports card philosophies. Should collectors chas

Why PSA’s Biggest Problem Might Be Good for Your Cards 😳

PSA just paused its most popular grading tiers, and the hobby is divided. Is this a warning sign for collectors, or proof that grading demand has reached an entirely new

A Sale Is a Sale…or Is It? The Hobby’s Biggest Integrity Problem

When is the deal lockdown? Legitimately asking. Also the app that I'm trying to see if is good is called "Card Trade" so you can just search down on the App Store and if

Topps Chrome Football Is Exploding…Here’s What Smart Collectors Do!!

Everyone’s rushing into this release… but most people are making the same mistakes. Before you spend a dollar, here are three simple rules that could save you money—and

Why are Football Cards LOSING in the Million Dollar Card Race???

i love adam gray @thereal27guy more than i love rudy golbert Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder

The Hidden Reason This Old Sports Magazine Became a $230K Collectible

A vintage sports magazine just sold for nearly $230,000, and it might signal a surprising shift in the collectibles world. In this episode, we break down why this partic

To Grade or Not to Grade...That IS the Question

just a lil chat about grading commons from the 90s Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Evan Has