Drop off your sports cards in-person for grading
The popular card grading companies regularly attend card shows and host up drop-off events, for collectors that want to drop off (and optionally grade) their sports card submissions in person.…
The most valuable baseball cards of the 1990s
While the early 90s saw baseball card skyrocket during the junk wax era, it also saw some really great sports card innovations that led to some really valuable cards being…
My thoughts on PSA’s acquisition of SGC – It’s about innovation
In the telecom industry, there's this concept called "flanker brands". Verizon has Visible, AT&T has Cricket Wireless and T-Mobile has Metro. The purpose of these flanker brands is to innovate…
What is ‘Wax’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
When card collectors say "wax", they're referring to sealed packs of cards. ("Junk wax" is another common term, but the meaning is different than "wax". See definition: What is junk…
What are ‘Refractors’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
Refractor sports cards are a type of sports trading card that features a special reflective finish that gives the cards a shiny and sometimes colorful, rainbow-like appearance. Refractor cards are…
The best sports card shops in San Diego, period.
San Diegans are lucky to have a number of really fantastic sports card shops within the broader San Diego County district. Better known in the card collecting hobby as "Local…
Card Grading Companies: A Comprehensive Guide To The Top 10
You have many card grading companies to consider when getting your sports cards graded. Each has their unique pros and cons, but amongst the dozen or so legitimate card grading…
What is ‘Junk Wax’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
What are junk wax sports cards? Junk wax sports cards refer to a large volume of sports trading cards, particularly from baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, that were produced between…
The best Taylor Swift trading cards in existence!
With the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII taking center stage tomorrow and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce being a fan-favorite story heading into the event, I thought it'd be fun to…
What are ‘Unlicensed Sports Cards’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
What are unlicensed sports cards? Unlicensed sports cards are sports trading cards that feature athletes, teams, or sports imagery but do not have official permission or licensing from the leagues,…
