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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PSA 10s — the highest grade from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) — are crucial to the sports card hobby because they represent perfection, scarcity, and value. Here’s why they matter so much: 🏆 1. They Represent “Gem Mint” Perfection A PSA 10 means the card has: Perfect centering (or very close) Sharp corners No print…

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To find a sports card show near you, you can use a mix of online tools, apps, and community resources. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you track down local and regional shows: 🔎 Top Ways to Find Local Sports Card Shows 🗺️ 1. Use Sports Card Show Websites These sites maintain regularly updated lists…

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Sports card store product allocation — how much product (like Topps or Panini boxes) a shop receives from distributors or manufacturers — has been a major point of friction and evolution, especially with Fanatics taking over much of the licensed sports card market. Here’s a breakdown: 🏪 How Product Allocation Traditionally Worked 📦 Distributors Most…

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Finding bargains on sports cards on eBay takes some strategy and a little patience. Here are the best tactics collectors and flippers use to snag deals: 🔎 1. Search Mislisted or Misspelled Items Many bargains are found in listings with errors: Search for misspellings of popular players or sets. Example: “Mike Troat” instead of “Mike…

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