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Collecting Tips · Apr 27, 2026

Sylveon, Espeon, and the Eeveelution SIR Family Catch a Bid as Pulsing Aura Drops Today

With Pulsing Aura launching in Pokemon TCG Pocket today, the entire Eeveelution Special Illustration Rare family is finally moving with Umbreon. Here is where Sylveon, Espeon, Vapo…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 24, 2026

2026 Leaf Metal Baseball Releases Today with 4 Autographs Per Hobby Box

The 2026 Leaf Metal Baseball release lands on April 24 with four on-card autographs per hobby box, a fresh mix of 2025 MLB Draft signatures, and the return of die-cut Hit Kings, Vi…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 24, 2026

One Piece OP-15 Adventure on Kami's Island: Three Weeks In, Here Are the Chase Cards to Watch

OP-15 EB-04: Adventure on Kami's Island hit shelves earlier this month, and the secondary market is starting to settle. Here is a look at the Skypiea-themed alternate arts, SEC and…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 24, 2026

Umbreon ex SIR Surges to $1,500 as Modern Pokemon Chase Cards Heat Up This Spring

Umbreon ex Special Illustration Rare from Prismatic Evolutions has climbed to roughly $1,500 in early April 2026, up from about $882 in February. Here is what is driving the move, …

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Collecting Tips · Apr 22, 2026

CGC Pristine 10 Now Beats PSA 10 Resale Value for Modern Pokemon Cards

The grading landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. CGC Pristine 10 slabs now command higher resale prices than PSA 10 for modern Pokemon cards, though vintage remains PSA terr…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 21, 2026

Topps Turns 75 With a Buyback Program Featuring a 1952 Mantle and a 1954 Hank Aaron Rookie

Topps is celebrating 75 years of baseball cards by seeding authenticated vintage buybacks into 2026 Series 1, Series 2, and Update. The top prizes include a 1952 Mantle, a 1952 Jac…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 21, 2026

Why Numbered Parallels Are Dominating the 2026 Hobby and What It Means for Collectors

Cards numbered to fifty or fewer copies are pulling in the lion's share of premium dollars in 2026, and one-of-one superfractors are pulling away from everything else. Here is why …

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Collecting Tips · Apr 21, 2026

Pokemon TCG Debuts a Brand New Rarity Tier: Meet the Mega Attack Rare

Ascended Heroes drops April 24, and with it comes the Mega Attack Rare, a brand new rarity featuring Japanese katakana attack names and full pop art treatments. Here is why first p…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 20, 2026

Shohei Ohtani Rookie Card Guide: Which Ones to Buy

Shohei Ohtani is the most commercially valuable modern baseball player. This guide covers his key rookie cards — 2018 Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome autos, and more — with buying …

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Collecting Tips · Apr 20, 2026

Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Investment Guide (2026)

Caitlin Clark has transformed the WNBA card market. This guide covers her key rookie cards — Panini Prizm, National Treasures RPA, and more — with market analysis and buying st…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 20, 2026

Victor Wembanyama Rookie Cards Worth Collecting (2026)

Victor Wembanyama's 2023-24 rookie cards established a new benchmark for modern NBA rookies. This guide covers his key Prizm, Select, National Treasures, and Mosaic rookies with bu…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 20, 2026

1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie: The Complete Guide

The 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 is arguably the most iconic basketball card ever produced. This guide covers its history, current pricing at every grade level, counterfeit awaren…

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