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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

Fanatics Officially Takes Over NFL Cards From Panini This Month

April 2026 marks the official handover of the NFL trading card license from Panini to Fanatics. Here is what the transition means for hobby shops, collectors, and the value of exis…

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Events & Recaps · Apr 21, 2026

Your Mid-April 2026 Card Show Guide: Buffalo, Philly, Tacoma and More

Mid-April 2026 is loaded with major card shows including Buffalo Trading Card Con, the Philly Non-Sports Show, and Front Row Tacoma. Here is where to go and how to prepare for a pr…

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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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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

PSA Opens Frankfurt Grading Center This Summer, Changing the Game for EU Collectors

PSA has confirmed a new grading facility in Frankfurt, Germany opening in summer 2026. For European collectors and card shops, this eliminates transatlantic shipping and dramatical…

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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

Heritage Auctions Spring Sale Delivers a Joe Jackson T210 and a Jordan-Kobe Dual Auto

Heritage Auctions' Spring Sports Card Catalog delivered seven-figure bidding on a 1910 T210 Joe Jackson and a rare Jordan and Kobe dual autograph. Here is what the results say abou…

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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

2026 Bowman Baseball Opens Preorders April 13 With Ethan Holliday Leading the Chase

Topps has confirmed 2026 Bowman Baseball preorders open Monday, April 13, with Rockies phenom Ethan Holliday headlining the release. Here is what collectors need to know about the …

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Events & Recaps · Apr 20, 2026

Best Card Shows to Attend in 2026 (Regional Roundup)

2026 offers one of the richest card show calendars the hobby has ever had. This guide highlights the best shows to attend — national events, the Dallas Card Show, regional circui…

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Events & Recaps · Apr 20, 2026

The National Sports Collectors Convention: Complete Visitor Guide

The National is the largest trading card show in the world — hundreds of thousands of collectors, dealers, and industry figures gathered for five days each summer. This guide cov…

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Collecting Tips · Apr 20, 2026

Pokémon Charizard Card Price History & Investment Outlook

Charizard cards are the most valuable and most collected cards in Pokémon TCG history. This guide traces Charizard price history from the 1999 Base Set through modern Scarlet & Vi…

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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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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

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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