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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Burbank Sportscards has significantly expanded its presence in the trading card industry with the opening of a new 14,000-square-foot mega store at 1610 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506. This move marks a substantial upgrade from their previous location, offering collectors an enhanced in-store experience.Sports Card Portal+8Burbank Cards+8Burbank Cards+8 🏢 Store Features In-Store Kiosks: The…

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The Topps Conference is a private, invitation-only event hosted by Topps, a major trading card and collectibles company. It is typically attended by: Topps employees Distributors and hobby shop owners Influencers and breakers in the card community Industry partners Purpose of the Topps Conference: Product Previews: Attendees often get an early look at upcoming Topps…

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The sports card market is booming in 2025 for a mix of powerful reasons — blending new talent, innovation, culture, and investment. Here’s why it’s so busy right now: 🔥 1. Rookie Class Firepower 2025 is STACKED with exciting rookies across every major sport: Victor Wembanyama (NBA) – Already a global icon and hobby grail.…

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Sports card stores and shows are selling out faster than ever in many areas, and here’s why that’s happening: 🔥 1. Strong Demand from Both Collectors and Investors New collectors (especially younger and casual fans) are entering the hobby thanks to influencers, YouTube, TikTok, and Whatnot. Investors and flippers are buying up inventory early, hoping…

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Modern baseball cards are experiencing a surge in popularity and selling out quickly for several reasons: 1. Rookie Card Craze & Prospecting Young stars drive demand – Players like Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Jackson Holliday have collectors and investors chasing their first rookie cards. Bowman 1st and Topps RC logos hold long-term…

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Shohei Ohtani is a highly talented Japanese baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) as both a pitcher and a hitter. Ohtani’s versatility and exceptional skills have garnered widespread attention and made him a popular figure among baseball fans and collectors. As a result, his baseball cards, particularly his…

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