Posts by The Sports Card Dad
The CGC Grading Debacle. A 7 Figure Scam?
A variety of content creators have made videos on the story , attempting to get CGC’s attention, and hopefully action taken to help the public understand how deep the rabbit hole goes, and how many books have been affected by the scandal. is a significant and highly sought-after comic book that was published by Marvel…
Read MoreFanatics Live Signing on Internet Celebs @dudeperfect as Breakers
Live stream selling, also known as live shopping or live commerce, has been a concept for several years, but its popularity has surged in recent times. The practice involves live-streamed videos where hosts showcase and demonstrate products, and viewers can make purchases in real-time. The exact origin of live stream selling is a bit challenging…
Read MoreTime to Start Treating This Like A Real Brand. We’ve got Problems
Topps is a well-known American company that has played a significant role in the trading card and collectibles industry. Here is a brief history of Topps trading cards: Founding (1938): Topps was founded in 1938 as a chewing gum company by brothers Abram, Ira, Philip, and Joseph Shorin. The company initially focused on producing bubble…
Read MoreThe Most Expensive Sports Card Ever Sold
In August of 2022, the iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card in an SGC 9.5 grade, sold for a record, $12.6 million. Shop on Ebay for 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards here: https://ebay.us/3CTWoD #ad *Purchases made through the above link may result in commissions for the site. An interesting story about Mickey Mantle involves an…
Read MoreTime to Sell All MY CGC Comics. (Scandal)
CGC Comics is facing a potentially major scandal, where it looks to be that lower grade comic books are being swapped out by a scammer, into higher grade CGC slabs. What will CGC do to investigate? Shop comic books on eBay here: https://ebay.us/yFU6St #ad This site may receive commission from purchases made through the above…
Read MoreIs Geoff Wilson Setting up to FAIL?
Geoff Wilson of Sports Card Investor is setting up a new, monstrous sports card shop in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2024. In this video, the Sports Card Dad reacts to some of Geoff’s ideas to generate additional revenue. The only place on the internet w/ 10% off Slabmags! Check out SlabMags here: https://slabmags.com/?ref=sportscarddad Use Promo…
Read MoreWhen will the Card Hobby Drama End?
Sports card ‘hobby drama’ overall is a good thing because it means we’re having discourse on important topics relating to card strategies, card shows, card grading etc. Click here for Sports Card Supplies: https://temu.to/m/u9u14cj3r8g #ad While drama within the sports card hobby might not be inherently crucial, it does play a role in shaping the…
Read MoreMy Completely Different Card Collecting Strategy in 2024
One of my favorite cards here: https://ebay.us/YSIJGx #ad This site may receive a commission from the above link. Find Sports Card Supplies Here: https://temu.to/m/u9u14cj3r8g #ad People collect sports cards in various ways, and their approaches can differ based on personal preferences, interests, and goals. Here are some common ways people collect sports cards differently: Player…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Emmitt Smith Rookie Cards for Football Card Collectors
We all know that Barry Sanders was the greatest running back of the 90’s, but the all-time rushing yards record belongs to Dallas Cowboy, Emmitt Smith. For collectors looking for Emmitt’s most popular rookie cards, here they are: Shop on Ebay for this card here: https://ebay.us/1vAWGT #ad *The site may receive a commission from this…
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