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Apr 29, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) doubles during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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MLB Trading Card Bat Knobs Bring the Hobby to the Batter's Box

Topps gave collectors a first look at a new development in The Hobby. Some MLB players have been using bats that are custom-fitted with bat knobs for insertion into cards.

Michael Terry
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Apr 29, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) doubles during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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MLB Trading Card Bat Knobs Bring the Hobby to the Batter's Box

Topps gave collectors a first look at a new development in The Hobby. Some MLB players have been using bats that are custom-fitted with bat knobs for insertion into cards.

Michael Terry

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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrates with the Larry O’Brian Trophy after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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The 8 Best Celtics Rookie Cards of All Time

The 8 Best Celtics Rookie Cards of All Time, from Bill Russell to Jayson Tatum

Mike J.W.H.
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Sep 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA;  Washington Nationals outfielders James Wood (29) and Jacob Young (30) and Dylan Crews (3) celebrate a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images
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The Rookie Cards Leading the Way for 2025 Topps Heritage Baseball

A look at early 2025 Topps Heritage Baseball market movement led by rookies Roki Sasaki, James Wood, Dylan Crews, and Ben Rice

Michael Terry
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Bulls guard Michael Jordan and Suns forward Charles Barkley face off in the 1993 NBA Finals.
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1986 Fleer Charles Barkley (Rookie Card) PSA 10: An Intriguing Find For Collectors

The 1986 Fleer Charles Barkley (Rookie Card) PSA 10 is just one of many examples of how legendary rookie PSA 10s are emerging as some of the most desirable cards among today's collectors.

Matt Schilling
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Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Their Unique 1980 Topps Rookie Card

If you collected basketball cards during the hobby's earlier years, there is a good chance the 1980 Topps Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rookie card brings back a wave of nostalgia.

Jason Neuman
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Apr 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) scores against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Is The Hobby Sleeping on Michael Busch Cards?

A look at the Michael Busch Card Market as he gets off to a great start with the Chicago Cubs

Michael Terry
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Apr 14, 1994; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; FILE PHOTO; Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone (32) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images
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1986 Fleer Karl Malone (Rookie Card) PSA 10: A Rare Find For Collectors

The 1986 Fleer Karl Malone (Rookie Card) PSA 10 is just one of many examples of how legendary rookie PSA 10s are emerging as some of the most desirable cards among vintage collectors.

Matt Schilling
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, meets with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after a game at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 21, 2010. The Colts lost 31-28.
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The Mount Rushmore of Football Cards

Picking the top 4 football sports cards of all time for the Mount Rushmore of cards, based on set guidelines.

Abram King
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Apr 2, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; The Undertaker enters the arena during WrestleMania at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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1991 Classic PSA 10 Rookie Card of The Undertaker: A Vintage Must-Have

The 1991 Classic PSA 10 Rookie Card of The Undertaker is a prime example of how the scarcity of a card drives demand for both WWF & WWE card collectors and collectibles investors.

Matt Schilling
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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) talks to ESPN after the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
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Five All-Time Players Who Slid in the NFL Draft and the Card Impact

Five players who were projected to go higher in their draft than when they were chosen. The impact on their cards in varied.

Cole Benz
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'90s Junk Wax Nostalgia: 1991 Score The Franchise

The Franchise, a 25-card subset released in 1991 Score, provides a simple yet pleasant and joyful aesthetic that harkens back to 1949 Bowman.

Horacio Ruiz
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Some examples of the Donruss Diamond Kings baseball cards painted by artist Dick Perez. These are from the 1987 Donruss set.
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Dick Perez is The True Diamond King

On Friday, April 25th, “The Diamond King”, a biopic about the life of Dick Perez releases to the public. The film is a project that has been just over two years in the making.

Mike Sommer
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How Being Traded Affects Sports Card Values

Let's dive deeper into what happened here. A young star didn't just get traded to a championship contender.

Jason Neuman
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A video board displays the 2025 NFL Draft logo as the NFL Draft Theater is under construction on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. The 2025 NFL Draft will be held April 24-26.
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The Impact of The NFL Draft on Football Cards

A look at the way the card market responded to some of the top selections of last year's 2024 NFL Draft

Michael Terry
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Check out what Can's Can Hobby Shop Does with Common Cards

The St. Louis Cardinals partnered Can's Can Hobby Shop, to sell rip packs at Busch Stadium. Can's Can will receive 50% of all sales, which they uses for people in need in the community and surrounding neighborhoods.

Horacio Ruiz
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Jul 26, 1998; Baltimore, MD, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Imagn Images (c) Copyright Imagn Images
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The Mount Rushmore of Baseball Cards

We created a Mount Rushmore of the 4 greatest baseball cards of all time that were iconic, had high sales, had historical significance, and a player legacy

Abram King
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The 45th National Sports Collectors Convention will take place in Rosemont, Illinois July 30-August 3 2025
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National Sports Collectors Convention Fundraiser to Benefit Chicago Charities

With less than 100 days until the 2025 National Sports Collector Convention, an opportunity to add a grail card is underway.

Lauren Rizzo Shaffer
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Apr 21, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Polar Bear Power: 2 Must-Have Pete Alonso Cards

As Pete Alonso continues his hot start for the New York Mets here's a look at two low-population, mid-range PSA 10 Autographs for collectors to consider acquiring.

Matt Schilling
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Mar 19, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) taking an at-bat during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Shohei Ohtani leads 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 Tokyo Series Cards

A look at the early market for 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 Tokyo Series Cards, led by Shohei Ohtani

Michael Terry
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Apr 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with his teammates after the Dodgers defeat the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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How Shohei Ohtani Cards Can Shape the Summer Card Market of 2025

Shohei Ohtani's sports card market could be on the rise with him returning from injury for the Dodgers and the return of him pitching

Abram King
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Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) lines up during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 38-23; at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
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NFL Prospects Tyler Warren and Will Campbell Partner with Collectible Luxury Watch Authenticator

Future first-round picks Tyler Warren and Will Campbell will attend the 2025 NFL Draft in style. The two players partnered with luxury watch dealer and authenticator Kettle to wear Rolexes on draft night and then give them away to a pair of lucky fans.

Horacio Ruiz
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Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Michael Chandler (red gloves) fights against Paddy Pimblett (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Paddy The Baddy Overtaking The UFC Sports Card Market

With Paddy Pimblett's UFC 314 win, his sports card market could pass Conor McGregor's in the future as he cracks the top 10 in the lightweight division

Abram King
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Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) extends for the ball against LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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The Curious Case of Kawhi Leonard and His Card Market

A look at Kawhi Leonard's card market as he gets ready to take on Nikola Jokic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Michael Terry
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World Series MVP's come together at the Boston Card Show
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The Boston Card Show and a lot of History

The Boston Card Show hosted by Lucky Promotions at the Shiners Auditorium is a long running show in the New England area that caters to all types of collectors.

Alex Tressler
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Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) has the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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How Do Paige Bueckers' Card Prices Compare to Caitlin Clark?

How will Paige Bueckers' cards compare to that of Caitlin Clark?

Mac Gambill
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