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Beckett’s NEW Card Label + Ebay REJECTS Gamestop Offer
By The Sports Card Dad |
Beckett just rolled out a redesigned grading label that brings back its classic “B with laurels” crest, changes how grades and subs are presented, and adds heavier security features (QR, holograms, microprinting)-and it’s clearly aimed at signaling a reset of the brand under new ownership. What changed on the Beckett label? Heritage logo is back…
ANTI-PSA Grading Crowd Quiet as $200 Mill of FAKE CARDS Caught
By The Sports Card Dad |
A lot of collectors resent PSA because they see inconsistency, high prices, and “corporate” behavior-but at the same time they keep feeding PSA slabs into the market and chasing PSA 10 premiums, which is where the hypocrisy creeps in. Why the hate often looks hypocritical Here’s the twist: the same people who drag PSA…
GROWN Men Fighting for Retail Trading Cards (LIVE)
By The Sports Card Dad |
Adults are fighting over sports and Pokémon cards in big‑box retail because you have a perfect storm of profit potential, scarcity (or perceived scarcity), nostalgia, and broken systems for distributing product. Layer in social media hype and some people’s lack of impulse control, and normal lines at Walmart can turn into chaos surprisingly fast. Money…
Gamestop Trying to Buy Ebay with GameStop Points
By The Sports Card Dad |
Ryan Cohen and GameStop have launched one of the boldest M&A gambits the market has seen in years: an unsolicited, roughly $56 billion offer to acquire eBay in a cash‑and‑stock deal that would instantly transform both companies and attempt to create a retail platform capable of challenging Amazon at scale. Below is a long‑form, website‑ready explanation of…
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4 Key Comic Books $1500- $2500. Which of these would you Buy?
By The Sports Card Dad |
Deciding which Silver Age comic books to buy depends on various factors, including personal preferences, budget, and investment goals. The Silver Age of comic books, roughly spanning from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, is known for introducing iconic characters, revitalizing the superhero genre, and featuring groundbreaking storylines and artwork. Here are some key…
Why Graded Comic Book Prices Will Fall in 2024.
By The Sports Card Dad |
Graded comic book prices are influenced by various factors, including the popularity of characters, storylines, and specific issues, as well as broader economic trends and collector preferences. However, there are a few considerations that could potentially impact graded comic book prices: Market Saturation: The increasing popularity of comic book grading services has led to a…