How to Use PSA and BGS Pop Reports to Your Advantage

How to Use PSA and BGS Pop Reports to Your Advantage

In the world of trading card collecting, scarcity is one of the most significant factors that influence a card’s value. Whether you’re collecting sports cards, Pokémon cards, or any other type of trading card, understanding how rare a card is in a particular condition...
Print Lines on Trading Cards: What They Are & How They Happen

Print Lines on Trading Cards: What They Are & How They Happen

For trading card collectors, the pursuit of mint condition cards is a key part of the hobby. Whether it’s Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, or any other collectible card, pristine condition is often synonymous with higher value and greater desirability. One...
A Beginner’s Guide to Pokémon Card Collecting in 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Pokémon Card Collecting in 2024

Pokémon card collecting has captivated fans around the world since the late 1990s. Whether you’re drawn by nostalgia, the thrill of the hunt for rare cards, or the potential for investment, starting a Pokémon card collection can be a rewarding and exciting hobby....
Navigating the World of Pop Culture, Movie & TV Show Cards

Navigating the World of Pop Culture, Movie & TV Show Cards

While sports cards often dominate the trading card landscape, a vibrant and growing niche exists within non-sports trading cards. From classic TV shows and blockbuster movies to pop culture icons, non-sports cards capture the essence of entertainment and nostalgia in...
A Guide to The Best Pokémon Card Sets for Investment

A Guide to The Best Pokémon Card Sets for Investment

Over the years, Pokémon cards have evolved from simple collectibles into valuable investment assets, with certain cards and sets fetching astronomical prices at auctions and in private sales. For collectors and investors alike, understanding which Pokémon card sets...
Understanding How Centering Works in Trading Card Grading

Understanding How Centering Works in Trading Card Grading

When it comes to trading card grading, collectors often focus on factors like corners, edges, and surface quality. However, centering is equally critical, if not more so, in determining a card’s overall grade and value. Centering refers to how well the image, borders,...
How to Spot Rare Trading Cards in Your Card Collection

How to Spot Rare Trading Cards in Your Card Collection

For trading card collectors, the thrill isn’t just in acquiring new cards—it’s also in discovering the hidden treasures within your existing collection. You might have stacks of cards that you’ve accumulated over the years, but do you really know if any of them are...
Key Dates for the 2024-25 NBA Basketball Season

Key Dates for the 2024-25 NBA Basketball Season

2024 Sept. 24: Celtics & Nuggets media days (first day of practice can begin Sept. 25) Sept. 30: Media days for remaining 28 NBA teams (first day of practice can begin Oct. 1) Oct. 4 & 6: NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 (Celtics vs. Nuggets) Oct. 6: NBA Canada Series...
Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection Revealed for November

Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection Revealed for November

As (partly) expected, November’s Ultra-Premium Collection will feature Terapagos ex! The full product description reads as follows: With its glimmering shell made of Terastal energy, the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos shines brightly in its super powerful Stellar Form!...
2023-24 Topps Chrome NBA Basketball Box Review

2023-24 Topps Chrome NBA Basketball Box Review

The 2023-24 Topps Chrome Basketball set features a total of 190 cards, showcasing a blend of current stars, top rookies from the season, and a selection of retired legends. Licensed by the NBA Players Association, this set highlights prominent players, though it does...