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Events & Recaps · Jun 30, 2026

Fanatics Fest NYC Reveals Its Exclusive Topps Drops: A New-York-Themed Series 2 and an EQL-Only Entry

Fanatics Fest NYC runs July 16 to 19 with two show-only Topps exclusives: a New-York-themed 2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball and 2025/26 Topps Chrome UCC. Both are entered via EQL for …

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Collecting Tips · Jun 30, 2026

2026 Topps Chrome Baseball Locks In a July 22 Release: A 30th-Anniversary Set With a 1991 Tribute

2026 Topps Chrome Baseball arrives July 22 to mark the line's 30th anniversary. The 300-card checklist features rookies who skipped flagship, a returning 1991 design tribute, an Il…

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Collecting Tips · Jun 30, 2026

Panini's World Cup Swan Song: A Record 980-Sticker Album as FIFA's License Heads to Fanatics in 2031

As the 2026 World Cup races toward its July 19 final, Panini is printing its grandest album ever, a record 980 stickers over 112 pages. It is also one of its last: FIFA's collectib…

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Hobby News · Jun 30, 2026

Goldin 100 Results Are In: A LeBron James RPA Hits 2.93 Million as Ohtani's SuperFractor Tops 2.56 Million

The Goldin 100 closed June 28 with seven-figure fireworks. A LeBron James Exquisite rookie patch auto realized $2,928,000 and a 1/1 Shohei Ohtani SuperFractor hit $2,562,229, while…

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Hobby News · Jun 29, 2026

Junk Wax 2.0? What Record Print Runs Mean for Your Collection

The card market is bigger than ever and more oversupplied than ever. Here is the case for and against junk wax 2.0, and what record print runs mean for everyday card values.

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Collecting Tips · Jun 29, 2026

WNBA Cards Are Booming: The Caitlin Clark Effect in 2026

WNBA cards are growing roughly three times faster than the NBA market, led by Caitlin Clark. Here are the prices, the records, and why women's basketball cards have arrived.

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Collecting Tips · Jun 29, 2026

Yu-Gi-Oh Glorious Gallery Delivers Extended Art and Chibi Chases

Battles of Legend: Glorious Gallery loads up on extended art and chibi variants, while Konami reveals the nostalgia-packed Beyond the Brave for this fall. Here is the rundown.

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Guides & How-To · Jun 29, 2026

PSA Is Paused: A Practical Guide to CGC, TAG, and SGC in 2026

With PSA's Value tiers offline, where should you grade now? Here is an honest mid-2026 comparison of CGC, TAG, and SGC pricing, turnaround, and resale value.

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Events & Recaps · Jun 29, 2026

One Piece Card Game OP-16 The Time of Battle Brings the Marineford War June 12

One Piece Card Game OP-16 The Time of Battle hits the West June 12 with six new Leaders and three admiral Manga Rares. Here is what players and collectors should chase.

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Hobby News · Jun 26, 2026

The State of the Hobby in 2026: A 15 Billion Dollar Market Pulling Two Ways

The trading card market is nearing 15 billion dollars, but it has never been more divided. Scarcity is soaring while base cards compress, experts warn of a new Junk Wax Era, and Fa…

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Guides & How-To · Jun 26, 2026

PSA Pauses Value Tiers as Grading Backlog Hits 10 Million Cards

PSA temporarily paused its four Value service tiers on June 2, 2026, as it works to cut a backlog of roughly 10 million cards in half. Here is what changed, why, and how to decide …

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Hobby News · Jun 26, 2026

Marvel Super Heroes Launches Today in Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes officially launches June 26, 2026. With Scarlet Witch, Doctor Doom, and even Squirrel Girl in the set, plus availability at Disney Parks,…

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