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First Look at 2025 Bowman Baseball: A Collector’s Guide to This Year’s Prospect Powerhouse


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  • April 9, 2025, 1:25 am

First Look at 2025 Bowman Baseball: A Collector’s Guide to This Year’s Prospect Powerhouse


Each spring, the release of Bowman Baseball marks a major event in the collecting calendar, and the 2025 edition is no exception. Widely recognized as the go-to product for prospecting, this year’s release keeps the tradition alive with the signature blend of…...

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PSA Extends Turnaround Times, Raises TCG Bulk Pricing Amid Ongoing Grading Surge


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  • April 8, 2025, 2:01 am

PSA Extends Turnaround Times, Raises TCG Bulk Pricing Amid Ongoing Grading Surge


Collectors sending cards to PSA are facing a longer wait and a higher bill. Professional Sports Authenticator announced new changes to both service times and pricing this week, marking the second such adjustment in 2024 as submission volume continues to climb…...

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LeBron James Gets the Barbie Treatment with First-Ever Athlete Ken Doll


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  • April 8, 2025, 1:57 am

LeBron James Gets the Barbie Treatment with First-Ever Athlete Ken Doll


Barbie is breaking new ground with the debut of a LeBron James Ken doll, created in collaboration with the LeBron James Family Foundation. The release marks a major milestone for the iconic toy brand, as it’s the first time a professional athlete has been tur…...

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$250,000 Autograph Scam Exposes Major Flaws in the Memorabilia Market


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  • April 8, 2025, 1:54 am

$250,000 Autograph Scam Exposes Major Flaws in the Memorabilia Market


For nearly a decade, Anthony J. Tremayne operated in the shadows of the sports memorabilia industry, selling forged autographs to unsuspecting collectors while hiding behind polished websites and fake certificates. His operation, which stretched from 2010 to …...

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Stock Market Tumbles: How Today's Crash Might Affect the Trading Card Boom


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  • April 4, 2025, 8:23 pm

Stock Market Tumbles: How Today's Crash Might Affect the Trading Card Boom


If you were hoping for a calm Friday on Wall Street, today's brutal market crash probably ruined your plans—and maybe your investment strategy. On April 4, 2025, the stock market took a dramatic dive, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging over 2,200 …...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miguel Cabrera Set to Debut at 45th Annual NSCC


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  • April 4, 2025, 8:13 pm

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miguel Cabrera Set to Debut at 45th Annual NSCC


The 45th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) just got even more exciting, as organizers announced Thursday that international basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his first-ever appearance at the event. Giannis won't be coming …...

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Tiger Woods Renews Memorabilia Partnership with Upper Deck


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  • April 3, 2025, 7:57 pm

Tiger Woods Renews Memorabilia Partnership with Upper Deck


Tiger Woods has secured another win—this time away from the fairway. The legendary golfer has officially extended his longstanding memorabilia partnership with Upper Deck, continuing a relationship that's now surpassed 25 years. Upper Deck announced Thursday …...

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Rare 1997 Tiger Woods Signed Masters Badge Heads to Auction


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  • April 2, 2025, 8:30 pm

Rare 1997 Tiger Woods Signed Masters Badge Heads to Auction


Golf fans and sports memorabilia collectors have an exciting opportunity to own a remarkable piece of history, as a rare 1997 Masters Tournament badge, autographed by the legendary Tiger Woods, is set to hit Heritage Auctions. The auction will kick off on Fri…...

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Big Heads, Bigger Prices: Ohtani and Judge Spark 2025 Topps Series 1 Frenzy


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  • April 2, 2025, 8:06 pm

Big Heads, Bigger Prices: Ohtani and Judge Spark 2025 Topps Series 1 Frenzy


Baseball season is here, and so is the buzz around the quirky Big Head Variation cards from the 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 release. These amusing, oversized caricatures are turning heads—and wallets—on the collector’s market. With a roster loaded with stars…...

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Baseball's Latest Hit: Torpedo Bats Shake Up Card Collecting


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  • April 1, 2025, 7:51 pm

Baseball's Latest Hit: Torpedo Bats Shake Up Card Collecting


Remember when everyone said, "chicks dig the long ball"? Well, baseball seems to have fully embraced that motto, and now your baseball card collection is about to benefit big-time. Introducing the "torpedo" bat, baseball's latest craze tha…...

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Shohei Ohtani's Pants Make History in Record-Breaking Card Sale


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  • March 31, 2025, 7:43 pm

Shohei Ohtani's Pants Make History in Record-Breaking Card Sale


If you ever doubted the market value of baseball apparel, Shohei Ohtani's pants just silenced the skeptics—at the price of over a million bucks. In an auction result that could cause any bank account to tremble, a baseball card featuring a snippet of Ohtani’s…...

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Sweet Sixteen Showdown: The Cards Heating Up as College Hoops Goes Full Hype Mode


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  • March 29, 2025, 10:45 pm

Sweet Sixteen Showdown: The Cards Heating Up as College Hoops Goes Full Hype Mode


March Madness is in full swing, which means two things: buzzer-beaters are back on the menu, and the card market is frothing over with Sweet Sixteen buzz. With scouts lurking in the shadows and fans glued to the screen, this is prime time for young prospects …...

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Mr Beast Trading Cards Are Now a Thing, Because Of Course They Are


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  • March 29, 2025, 10:40 pm

Mr Beast Trading Cards Are Now a Thing, Because Of Course They Are


In a move that surprises absolutely no one paying attention to the current state of internet culture, Topps has jumped headfirst into influencer mania with its latest Topps NOW® drop—this time hitching its collectible wagon to the Sidemen Charity Match 2025. …...

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Collectors Go Prospect Hunting as MLB Opening Day Ignites Card Market


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  • March 28, 2025, 10:14 am

Collectors Go Prospect Hunting as MLB Opening Day Ignites Card Market


While the Atlanta Braves gear up to face the San Diego Padres in their 2025 season opener, a different kind of player is stealing the spotlight—prospects printed on cardboard. As rosters were finalized ahead of Opening Day, collectors wasted no time diving in…...

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Topps Chrome Black 2025: Bigger Boxes, Bolder Design, Same Signature Edge


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  • March 28, 2025, 10:08 am

Topps Chrome Black 2025: Bigger Boxes, Bolder Design, Same Signature Edge


Topps Chrome Black Baseball is back for 2025, and it’s doubling down on the moody, modern aesthetic that sets it apart from the flashier side of the Chrome family. While other sets chase prisms and neon rainbows, Chrome Black stays in its lane—dark, clean, an…...

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Michael Jordan’s First NBA Jersey Sells for $4.125 Million — And It Has a Story to Tell


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  • March 27, 2025, 10:32 am

Michael Jordan’s First NBA Jersey Sells for $4.125 Million — And It Has a Story to Tell


The first jersey ever worn by Michael Jordan as a member of the Chicago Bulls just sold for an eye-popping $4.125 million, according to Sotheby’s Auction House. While Jordan memorabilia has commanded record-setting prices in recent years, this particular piec…...

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$100K for a Pokémon Bat Knob? Evan Longoria’s Card Sets the Hobby Ablaze


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  • March 27, 2025, 10:03 am

$100K for a Pokémon Bat Knob? Evan Longoria’s Card Sets the Hobby Ablaze


Evan Longoria isn’t new to signing baseball cards—he has over a thousand on the books. But the one he teased this week? That one sparked an all-out frenzy. The card in question, headed for the 2025 Topps Tier One Baseball set, features something the hobby has…...

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Is Topps Making Hockey Cards Again? Sort Of.


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  • March 26, 2025, 10:40 am

Is Topps Making Hockey Cards Again? Sort Of.


Topps hasn’t released a traditional hockey trading card set in over 20 years—not since the 2003-04 season. Since then, Upper Deck has held the exclusive NHL license, producing all officially licensed hockey cards. But now, Topps is sliding back into the rink—…...

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