Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards: Why Are They So Expensive?
Sports card trading has been a popular activity for years. In the 1860s, the first recorded sports card was released as a promotional item. The cards were given away free in cigarette packs and later in gum packs. Now, they are part of a $13 billion sector projected to grow to more than $100 billion […]
Unmarked Checklists: Things to Consider
Remember checklists? Before the internet, you had to read checklist cards to know which players to look for in a series of cards. For example, you could tell if you needed a Don Mattingly All-Star card or if you had a double by marking the checklist card. Most checklist cards came with the sets: a […]
Valuable Rookie Cards: A Collector’s Guide
Rookie cards are what we talk about all the time. We’re always looking for ways to expand our collection and may even part with rookie cards of our favorite heroes. However, the challenge for many collectors is finding a special rookie card. Despite the wide selection of online stores and outlets that offer valuable rookie […]
All You need to Know about SGC Card Grading
We can probably agree that PSA is by far the most popular grading system for general enthusiasts. It is pricey and popular in both the vintage and present markets. But SGC card grading is discreetly challenging in the vintage field and deserves the praise. In this article, we will talk about SGC and how it […]
Can I Grade My Own Cards?
Over the past decade, card grading has drastically affected sports card collectors. Although there have been occasional setbacks, a more standardized structure has led to a more consistent and fluid card market. Most amateur collectors believe that they must send in all of their cards for grading to get the best value for their cards. […]
Package & Ship Your Sports Cards Safely: Beneficial Tips
There are few things worse than damage to cards during storage, packaging, or shipping in the sports cards business. It’s a loud sign that you’re either an amateur, a slob, or a shady breaker. There are so many tips and methods to safely pack and ship sports cards. That’s why we’re going to give you […]
4 Mistakes Cards Collectors Should Avoid
Regardless of why and how you go about it, buying and collecting sports cards is basically a hobby. However, even incredibly experienced card collectors can make mistakes when collecting a set of cards. The bottom line is that they learn from their mistakes. You can buy, collect or sell your cards as much as you […]
4 Steps to Take Before Selling Your Baseball Cards
Sports fans around the world remember the joy of opening a pack of cards for the first time and finding the exact card they were looking for. Those cards have always been valuable, but not just for the fond memories. If you still have your old cards or have never stopped collecting, you may be […]
How to Determine Baseball Card Values
How much are my baseball cards worth? This is one of the most frequent questions that our customers repeatedly ask. There is no blanket answer to this. Many factors can significantly affect the value of the cards. We will briefly go over six essential things you should consider when pricing and selling baseball cards. So, […]
How to Store Your Sports Cards Collection
We all love our sports cards because of their high sentimental value and the unique memories they evoke in our minds every time we look at them. That said, they’ve become valuable assets these days and represent a solid investment opportunity. Either way, the last thing we want is to see them get damaged, discolored, […]