Posts Tagged ‘sports card hobby’

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…

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…