Here’s how sports card prices could continue to rise based on U.S. inflation and monetary policy: 📈 1. Inflation Increases Asset Prices — Including Cards Inflation reduces the purchasing power of the dollar. As dollars become less valuable, hard assets (like real estate, gold, and even rare sports cards) can become more expensive. If a…

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The 2024 Panini Rookie Royalty WNBA set (branded as “Rookie Royalty” but officially noted on cardbacks as 2024–25 Panini Instant WNBA Basketball) launched via a Dutch Auction on June 30, 2025, at 11 AM CT, starting at $30,000 per hobby box (floor dropped to around $3,000) Talksport+15Checklist Insider+15Cllct+15. 🔗 Rookie Royalty Autographs—Current Listings **Noir Gold Sneaker…

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Sports Card Radio—also known for their video channel as The Sports Card Show—has been a beloved and influential presence in the hobby since 2008, founded by Colin and Ryan Tedards after they closed their card shop during the recession . 🕰️ Origins & Format Founded: 2008 Roots: Born out of inspiration from popular poker podcasts,…

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Zion Williamson heads up the list of the athlete with the biggest price drops. But over time, we have seen many cards fall from grace.     The worst sports card investment ever isn’t just one card — it’s more like a category of cards that symbolized the market’s collapse due to overproduction and misplaced…

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Ty Wilson is a sports card content creator and host known for his work in the hobby community. He runs the YouTube channel Chasing Cardboard, which has gained a following for its authentic, collector-focused content. What is Chasing Cardboard? Format: It’s a YouTube show centered around opening and reviewing sports card packs, boxes, and sometimes…

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The best way to buy, sell, and grade ultra-modern sports cards (2018–present) depends on your goals — whether you’re collecting, investing, or flipping. Here’s a strategic breakdown: 🔍 Buying Ultra-Modern Sports Cards Best practices: Stick to flagship brands: For basketball/football, look for Prizm, Optic, Select, and National Treasures; for baseball, Topps Chrome and Bowman Chrome…

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Another content creator made a statement that he believes Geoff Wilson The Sports Card Investor is the GOAT of card hobby content.     Here’s how Geoff Wilson of Sports Card Investor (SCI) stacks up against the rest: 🥇 Sports Card Investor (Geoff Wilson) 🚀 Strengths: Massive Reach & Production Value: ~341k YouTube subs, ~150k…

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“Is the sports card hobby too big to fail?” The short answer: No — but it’s too big to disappear. Here’s a deeper breakdown: 🧨 Not Too Big to Fail… The hobby has failed before — or at least collapsed hard: 1990s Junk Wax Era: Overproduction killed value and trust. Many collectors left. 2010s Lull:…

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Dick’s Sporting Goods is acquiring Foot Locker in a deal valued at $2.4 billion, announced in May 2025. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals .investors.footlocker-inc.com+9foxbusiness.com+9sneakernews.com+9investors.footlocker-inc.com+2dailyvoice.com+2investopedia.com+2 The acquisition aims to create a global leader in the sports retail industry by combining Dick’s extensive sporting goods…

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Geoff Wilson, the founder of Sports Card Investor (SCI), is one of the most influential — and polarizing — figures in the modern sports card hobby. He launched SCI during the hobby’s resurgence and played a major role in turning card collecting into a more investment-oriented, content-driven space. Here’s how he got started and changed…

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