🎲 How Sports Betting and Gambling Are Changing the Sports Card Hobby If you’ve been around the sports card hobby for a while, you’ve probably noticed something strange happening. The lines between collecting, investing, and straight-up gambling have started to blur. Ten years ago, card collecting was mostly about nostalgia — chasing your favorite players,…

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Sports cards remain very popular in 2025, but the market has evolved since the pandemic-fueled boom of 2020–2021. While the high-end market is still strong, the overall sports card hobby has settled into a more stable and mature phase — with key trends emerging: 📈 1. Market Size and Growth The global sports trading card…

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While the sports card hobby has experienced significant growth in recent years, several challenges could threaten its long-term sustainability. Here are potential reasons the sports card hobby could face difficulties: 1. Overproduction (“Junk Wax Era 2.0”) Issue: Card manufacturers may overproduce products to meet demand, reducing scarcity and value. Impact: Collectors may lose interest if…

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