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    Ultra-Rare Griffey Jr. “Essential Credentials Now” Card Hits the Block After 20 Years

    A true grail for baseball card collectors has surfaced: the 1998 Skybox E-X Essential Credentials Now Ken Griffey Jr. parallel, serial-numbered 4/10, is under the hammer at Heritage Auctions. Graded Mint 9 by PSA, this card hasn’t been publicly offered since an ungraded copy traded on eBay back...
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    Lewis Hamilton Links Up with Fanatics Collectibles and Lifts the Lid on His Most Prized Mementos

    Lewis Hamilton, fresh into his first season with Ferrari after 12 years at Mercedes, has signed a multi-year deal with Fanatics Collectibles. The agreement covers a dedicated autograph arrangement with Topps—now part of Fanatics—ensuring Hamilton’s signature, race-worn gear, and specially...
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    Signature Class Arrives: 2024 Topps Football Launches with Acetate Heat and Rookie Star Power

    2024 Topps Signature Class: A Fresh Start for Football Collectors Topps has officially entered the modern football card game with a product that refuses to blend in. 2024 Signature Class Football is a daring debut—equal parts sleek design and imaginative creativity. Packed with acetate-based...
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    Topps Now Drops Limited John Cena Cards to Celebrate Record 17th WWE Championship Win

    John Cena’s Historic Title Win Gets the Topps Now Treatment WWE icon John Cena just made history at WrestleMania 41, and now collectors can mark the moment with a brand-new Topps Now card release that pays tribute to his record-breaking 17th World Championship victory. After defeating Cody...
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    Fanatics Launches London Flagship, Bringing the Hobby to the Heart of Europe

    Fanatics Sets Down Roots in London With Its First European Flagship Store The hobby just went global in a major way. Fanatics Collectibles has opened a new flagship store in London, and it’s already being called a turning point for collectors across Europe. Located on the bustling Regent Street...
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    Red Sox Royalty Returns: Big Papi and Manny Ramirez’s Sons Debut in 2025 Bowman Baseball

    Baseball’s Bloodline Gets a Boost in 2025 Bowman The legends may have hung up their cleats, but the story is far from over. 2025 Bowman Baseball is set to drop on May 7, and with it comes one of the most exciting generational moments the hobby has seen in years: the official trading card debuts...
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    Panini Brings Back Patrick Mahomes Autographs in 2025 NFL Trading Card Line

    Mahomes Returns to Panini Packs with New Autographed Cards for 2025 Patrick Mahomes is once again teaming up with Panini America—and collectors couldn’t be more thrilled. For the first time in five years, new autographed cards from the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback will appear across Panini’s...
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    Thrift Store Miracle: Kentucky Man Scores Rare Baseball Cards and Yogi Berra Autograph for $20

    A Collector’s Dream Come True in the Middle of a Goodwill Aisle Christopher Kidney wasn’t expecting much when he stopped into his local Goodwill in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Maybe a vintage jersey, a dusty record, or a forgotten paperback. What he found instead? An armload of rare, autographed...
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    Why Sports Collecting Isn’t Just About Cards Anymore—and That’s a Good Thing

    The Hobby Has Grown Up—and It’s Way More Than Just Cardboard Now What started as a pandemic-time hobby for many has blossomed into something way bigger than expected. While trading cards got a lot of people back into collecting—whether it was chasing rookies or digging through childhood...
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    Ray Allen Joins the Hobby as Collector with Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Purchase

    NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen recently made waves in the trading‑card community by acquiring his own Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Card. Shared via Instagram, the post shows Allen proudly holding the ultra‑premium card, which features authentic patches from jerseys worn by both Allen and...
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    San Antonio Hobby Shop Owner Faces 100% Supply Cost Increase, Announces Price Hike

    Collectors and hobbyists across the Alamo City are preparing for sticker shock as Boomtown Sports Cards and Pokéshop prepares to adjust its prices. On Thursday, April 17, owner Vic Nava took to Facebook to explain why orders placed on or after Friday, April 18, will cost more for customers...
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    Panini America Locks in Exclusive Arch Manning Memorabilia Partnership

    Panini America has expanded its collaboration with University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning, announcing an exclusive, multi‑year deal to produce officially autographed memorabilia. This marks Manning’s first foray into licensed collectibles beyond trading cards, building on the NIL agreement...
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    2025 MLB Rookie of the Year Contenders: Essential Cards to Watch

    As another MLB season kicks off, a fresh wave of talent is poised to capture the attention of both baseball fans and card collectors. Last year’s breakout rookies—Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford—skyrocketed in value almost overnight. This spring, a new class of...
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    Topps Introduces 1-of-1 Autographed WWE Patch Cards for WrestleMania & Main Roster Debuts

    Topps is pushing the boundaries of sports‑entertainment collectibles with two ultra‑premium, one‑of‑one autograph patch card releases. Courtesy of Fanatics’ Clay Luraschi, these new sets channel the excitement of WrestleMania and the thrill of a superstar’s first Raw or SmackDown...
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    Unpacking 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball: Hits, Highlights & Hobby Essentials

    The 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball release continues its reputation as one of the season’s premier high‑end offerings. Packed with premium autographs, game‑used memorabilia and a thoughtfully curated base set, Tribute brings together today’s stars and the legends who paved the way. Hobby Box...
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    Topps Secures Exclusive Autograph & Memorabilia Rights with Francisco Lindor

    Topps and four‑time All‑Star shortstop Francisco Lindor have agreed to an exclusive partnership that brings his pack‑pulled autographs back to hobby boxes for the first time since 2020—and for the first time ever showcasing him in a New York Mets uniform. The announcement, made via Topps’ social...
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    OtiaSports Doubles Down on Whatnot with New Channel Featuring 400+ Hot Singles & Galaxy Rip Packs

    Live‑break giant OtiaSports is expanding its Whatnot empire, unveiling a second channel that spotlights over 400 of the hobby’s most coveted singles alongside its legendary Galaxy Rip Packs. As one of the platform’s top breakers and the reigning leader in multi‑sport repack sales, OtiaSports has...
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    The T206 Wagner Makes Another Auction House Appearance—This Time at Mile High

    Mile High Card Company has officially rolled out the red carpet for one of baseball’s most elusive and recognizable artifacts: the T206 Honus Wagner. The card, often dubbed the crown jewel of sports collectibles, has re-entered the spotlight as the marquee item in Mile High’s April auction, and...
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    Cooper Flagg’s 1/1 Superfractor Auto Pulled from Bowman Chrome U in North Carolina

    Collectors didn’t have to wait long for the biggest hit from 2024-25 Bowman Chrome University Basketball to be pulled. Just a week after release, the most coveted card in the set—the Cooper Flagg one-of-one Superfractor autograph—was hit during a personal case break at Score More Sports, a local...
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    2025 Donruss Baseball Packs in Prospects, Parallels, and Throwback Vibes

    Donruss Baseball is back for the 2025 season, bringing with it a wide-ranging checklist, vibrant insert designs, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Known for its “something for everyone” approach, this year’s release leans heavily into prospects and retired greats, creating a mix of modern promise...
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