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Collecting Tips · Aug 2, 2026

Canton Week Is Here: The Card Market Guide to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Hall of Fame Game kicks off the NFL preseason August 6 and the Class of 2026 is enshrined August 8. Here is what Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and…

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Collecting Tips · Aug 2, 2026

Topps Football Flagship Returns August 21 for the First Time Since 2015

2026 Topps Flagship Football arrives August 21 with a 400-card base set and the first flagship rookie cards of the 2026 draft class. It is the first licensed Topps football flagshi…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 31, 2026

The 12 Most Valuable Pokemon Cards Ever Sold

A Pikachu is now the most expensive trading card ever sold in any category. From the $16.4 million Illustrator to trophy Pikachus and the record-setting 1st Edition Charizard, here…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 30, 2026

Deadline Week Is Here: O'Hoppe to Texas, Mead to Boston, and the Skubal Trade That Would Move Everything

The MLB trade deadline hits August 3 and deals are already landing. Here is how the completed trades are reshaping card demand, why Tarik Skubal is the name that matters most, and …

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Collecting Tips · Jul 30, 2026

Star Wars Unlimited Ashes of the Empire, Two Weeks In: Serialized Mandalorian and Vader Cards Anchor the Market

Nearly two weeks after its July 17 release, Star Wars Unlimited's Ashes of the Empire has a full set value near $335, driven almost entirely by /250 serialized Mandalorian and unma…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 30, 2026

NFL Training Camps Are Open Leaguewide: The Rookie Quarterback Card Watch List Ahead of the 2026 Season

All 32 NFL teams are in training camp as of July 28, with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 and full preseason starting August 13. Here is why camp buzz moves rookie card prices an…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 28, 2026

The 25 Most Iconic Sports Cards Ever Printed

Value and icon status usually travel together, but they are not the same thing. From the T206 Wagner to the 2018 Prizm Luka, these are the 25 cards that define what sports card col…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 28, 2026

Panini's Post-World Cup Play: Obsidian Soccer and Select Road to FIFA World Cup Drop Into a Red-Hot Market

Six days after Spain won the World Cup, Panini released 2025-26 Obsidian Soccer and Select Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 into the hottest soccer card market ever. What each product i…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 28, 2026

Pitch Black Week One Market Check: Mega Darkrai ex Settles Near $310 After Its $750 Pre-Release Peak

A full week of sales data shows Mega Darkrai ex down nearly 60 percent from its pre-release high but still leading Pitch Black. Here is where the set's market stands and when the b…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 25, 2026

10 Junk Wax Era Cards That Are Actually Worth Real Money in 2026

Cards from 1986 to 1994 were printed by the billion, but a short list now sells for serious money. From the $170,000 Frank Thomas error to six-figure Jeter rookies, here are ten ju…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 24, 2026

MLB Trade Deadline Card Playbook: DeLauter, Murakami, and the August 3 Names to Watch

The 2026 MLB trade deadline hits August 3 and the card market is already moving: Chase DeLauter autos are up to $260, Murakami base tripled, and Roman Anthony climbed 51 percent. H…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 24, 2026

Pokemon Market Check: Up 4.2 Percent in 30 Days as Ivysaur Spikes and Destined Rivals Holds Strong

One week after Pitch Black launched, the Pokemon market is up 1.5 percent on the week and 4.2 percent on the month. Ivysaur jumped 42 percent, Vaporeon slid 30 percent, and Destine…

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