Fanatics Fest is back in 2025 and I’m excited to hit NYC with my wife this year, after missing last year. As a sports card content creator, my big question is will Fanatics (who owns Topps), have success converting over the casual sports fans over to sports card and/or collectibles collectors. Since Fanatics has entered…

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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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Here’s a detailed guide on how to find both vintage and modern sports cards across all sports on eBay, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned collector: 🔎 How to Find Vintage & Modern Sports Cards on eBay (All Sports) eBay is one of the largest marketplaces for sports cards, offering everything from 19th-century tobacco…

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The Origins of Baseball Card Collecting: From Tobacco Packs to Topps Empire Baseball card collecting is one of America’s most enduring hobbies. What began as a humble marketing tool has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar industry, capturing the imagination of generations. The history of baseball cards reflects not just the evolution of a hobby, but also…

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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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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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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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