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2025 National Treasures Football Set Info + PACK ODDS
By The Sports Card Dad |
2025 Panini National Treasures Football is a high‑end, one‑pack‑per‑box product built around on‑card Rookie Patch Autos, low‑numbered vet/legend autographs, and NFL Shield 1/1s from the 2025 rookie class. Hobby releases on February 18, 2026 (FOTL on February 9). Release date, configuration, and box contents Release dates FOTL Hobby: February 9, 2026. Regular Hobby: February 18, 2026.…
2025 Topps Stadium Club Baseball Set Info + PACK ODDS
By The Sports Card Dad |
2025 Topps Stadium Club Baseball (releasing February 18, 2026) is a 200‑card, photography‑driven set with one auto per hobby box, several new insert lines, and some very tough chase cards and autos. Release date, formats, and box contents Release date: February 18, 2026. Hobby box (Topps SRP about $119.99): 16 packs per box, 8 cards per…
2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball Card Set Info + PACK ODDS
By The Sports Card Dad |
2026 Topps Series 1 is a 75th‑anniversary flagship release with a 350‑card base set, a huge parallel rainbow, several returning SSP case hits, and special Golden Mirror and anniversary chases. It’s scheduled to release on February 11, 2026. Base set and key rookies 350‑card base set: 275 veterans, 30 rookies, 10 Future Stars, 15 team…
How Fanatics Took Over Trading Cards
By The Sports Card Dad |
Fanatics didn’t just “enter” the sports card hobby-it bought the keys to the whole building. From exclusive licenses with every major league to acquiring Topps and rebuilding the distribution chain, the company has spent the last few years turning a fragmented industry into something much closer to a vertically integrated empire. Below is a collector‑level…
2026 Upper Deck DC Platinum Cards – What WE KNOW
By The Sports Card Dad |
2026 Upper Deck DC Platinum is a chromium, art‑driven DC Comics set built in the same mold as Marvel Platinum, with a 200‑card base set, lots of rainbow parallels, and creator‑focused autos and sketches. Release date and formats Hobby box release date (presell): June 24, 2026. Blaster/retail release listing: July 31, 2026. Hobby configuration…
Sports Card Break Customers DEMAND BETTER
By The Sports Card Dad |
Collectors in 2026 are burned out on breaks because too many of them feel rigged, overpriced, and more like gambling than a hobby. Trust is badly damaged Many collectors now believe some big breakers get “loaded” or cherry‑picked cases, especially after accusations that Fanatics employees steered hit‑loaded boxes to favored streamers and shops in 2025.…
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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…