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Events & Recaps · Jul 30, 2026

The National 2026 Opens Its Doors: A Record Crowd, 600-Plus Dealers, and a First-Timer's Day One Playbook

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention opens today in Rosemont with a record 500,000-plus square feet, 600-plus dealers, and up to 150,000 attendees expected. Here is what …

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Hobby News · Jul 30, 2026

Pokemon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies Launches Tonight: Mega Rayquaza ex Headlines the Pity System's Debut

Ruler of the Skies goes live in Pokemon TCG Pocket today at 6:00 p.m. PDT, led by Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Metagross ex, and Mega Gallade ex. Here is the chase list and how the app's…

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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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Guides & How-To · Jul 30, 2026

One Company Now Owns PSA, SGC, and Beckett: What Grading Consolidation Means for Your Submissions

Collectors Holdings owns PSA, SGC, and now Beckett, putting roughly 80 percent of the grading market under one parent. A congressman has asked the FTC to investigate. Here is what …

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Events & Recaps · Jul 30, 2026

The National's Exclusive Cards: Topps at Booth 555, Panini's Gem Box, and What They Actually Resell For

The 46th National runs through August 2 in Rosemont, and show-exclusive cards are the most volatile thing on the floor. Here is how Topps and Panini are distributing theirs this ye…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 30, 2026

Gen Con 2026 Opens Today: A Naruto TCG Debut, Lorcana's Great Hunny Rescue, and The Hobbit's Second Preview Wave

Gen Con runs July 30 through August 2 in Indianapolis and it has become a major trading card event. Bandai debuts the Naruto Card Game with an exclusive promo, Lorcana launches a n…

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Hobby News · Jul 30, 2026

Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME Launches Today After 3.5 Million Packs Sold Before Release

Bushiroad's Palworld card game hits shelves worldwide today, July 30, with more than 3.5 million packs already sold before launch. Here is every product in the BP01 Dawn of Palpago…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

SCP's Summer Premier Closes on Ohtani's Milestone Memorabilia as Auction Season Rolls Into The National

SCP Auctions closed its 2026 Summer Premier on Sunday, headlined by Shohei Ohtani's 30th home run jersey and 40th home run bat. With Heritage, Lelands, and Love of the Game all act…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 28, 2026

Topps Ditches Wrapper Redemption for The National: What Changes at the Hobby's Biggest Show This Week

The 46th National opens Wednesday in Rosemont, and Topps is skipping its traditional Wrapper Redemption program. National-exclusive packs will be sold directly at the Topps booth i…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

One Piece OP-17 Locks Its Dates: The World's Strongest Warriors Hits August 28 With the Game's First Manga Rares

Bandai has confirmed OP-17 for August 22 in Japan and August 28 in English, the first main One Piece booster to launch globally in the same week. The anniversary set brings the gam…

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Guides & How-To · Jul 28, 2026

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Is August 3: A Collector's Playbook for Deadline Week

The trade deadline lands Monday, August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, and wide-open playoff races have created a seller's market. Here is how deadline moves ripple through card prices, and how t…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

Jonquel Jones Takes All-Star MVP in Front of a Record Chicago Crowd: The WNBA Card Market Reads the Room

Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 before a record 19,783 fans at the United Center, and Jonquel Jones took MVP with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. Here is what a veteran's …

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