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


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  • April 28, 2025, 3:13 pm

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 offere...

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Lewis Hamilton Links Up with Fanatics Collectibles and Lifts the Lid on His Most Prized Mementos


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  • April 28, 2025, 1:05 pm

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’...

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Topps Now Drops Limited John Cena Cards to Celebrate Record 17th WWE Championship Win


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  • April 23, 2025, 6:05 pm

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 Cha...

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Panini Brings Back Patrick Mahomes Autographs in 2025 NFL Trading Card Line


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  • April 22, 2025, 5:58 pm

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 ...

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Fanatics Launches London Flagship, Bringing the Hobby to the Heart of Europe


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  • April 23, 2025, 5:53 pm

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 E...

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Why Sports Collecting Isn’t Just About Cards Anymore—and That’s a Good Thing


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  • April 21, 2025, 5:44 pm

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 cha...

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Thrift Store Miracle: Kentucky Man Scores Rare Baseball Cards and Yogi Berra Autograph for $20


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  • April 22, 2025, 5:33 pm

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 f...

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Red Sox Royalty Returns: Big Papi and Manny Ramirez’s Sons Debut in 2025 Bowman Baseball


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  • April 23, 2025, 5:25 pm

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 s...

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Signature Class Arrives: 2024 Topps Football Launches with Acetate Heat and Rookie Star Power


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  • April 24, 2025, 5:05 pm

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 imagina...

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OtiaSports Doubles Down on Whatnot with New Channel Featuring 400+ Hot Singles & Galaxy Rip Packs


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  • April 13, 2025, 1:18 pm

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 l...

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Topps Secures Exclusive Autograph & Memorabilia Rights with Francisco Lindor


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  • April 14, 2025, 1:02 pm

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 Met...

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Topps Introduces 1-of-1 Autographed WWE Patch Cards for WrestleMania & Main Roster Debuts


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  • April 15, 2025, 12:57 pm

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 o...

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Panini America Locks in Exclusive Arch Manning Memorabilia Partnership


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  • April 16, 2025, 12:53 pm

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 beyo...

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Ray Allen Joins the Hobby as Collector with Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Purchase


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  • April 18, 2025, 12:48 pm

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 pa...

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Unpacking 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball: Hits, Highlights & Hobby Essentials


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  • April 15, 2025, 12:43 pm

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 ...

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2025 MLB Rookie of the Year Contenders: Essential Cards to Watch


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  • April 16, 2025, 12:30 pm

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 valu...

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San Antonio Hobby Shop Owner Faces 100% Supply Cost Increase, Announces Price Hike


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  • April 17, 2025, 12:23 pm

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, ...

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


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  • April 7, 2025, 7:01 pm

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...

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