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The 1990s were the time of good music, bad hair do’s and sport card mania. With the value of sports cards only going up, the late 80’s to early 90s was the prime time to collect your favorite sports stars card. After collecting dust in attics and drawers it is finally time to discuss whether […]

If you are just starting out in the sports card market and you’re still learning about all the brands and names in the business, then this is the place for you.  Here, we are going to be taking a close look at the sports card manufacturing company Panini to learn more about them and how

Sports cards are a very lucrative market but there are a lot of different factors that can affect the monetary worth of a single sports card. Some cards are worth more than others due to lots of different reasons – so let’s take a look at some of those factors below!  Here we are going

If you are new to sports card collecting, then it can take a while before you fully understand all the tricks that collectors use to avoid being scammed and to get a great deal on some rare sports cards.  One such trick is known as ‘coining’ a card – but what is it and how

Sports cards are incredibly popular and records are still being set in terms of the prices for selling certain cards. Many of the cards that sell for the highest price are authenticated by PSA.  PSA or Professional Sports Authenticator is a public service that grades sports and Pokemon cards based on their quality. When a

O.J. Simpson may be a divisive figure but he’s an American cultural icon who enjoys immense popularity even today.  Thus, it shouldn’t be a surprise that his football cards are some of the most prized possessions among football card collectors. This is partly due to his football career, which was nothing short of phenomenal.  He

Is there a Randy Poffo baseball card ? Yes. In fact there are actually three of them that we know of. It is definitely worth pointing out though that these aren’t “official” cards. They are actually custom cards, often times known as ACEO cards. If you didn’t already know. Randy Poffo went on to become

In the sports card world, the junk wax era refers to a period of time when cards were mass produced and that now have little or no value.  This era began in the 1980s and lasted into the early 1990’s. During this time, sports cards were often overproduced and sold for very low prices. The

If you’re looking for an easy way to grade and sell your cards quickly. There are definitely credible alternatives to PSA Grading that don’t require long wait times or expensive rates. Some card grading companies to consider include Beckett, SGC and HGA. Companies like HGA are driving forward with innovative scanning software that allows them to speed

Sammy Sosa was one of the most prolific baseball players of his generation. Born in the Dominican Republic, his legendary career spanned two decades. And he was a star player of some prestigious teams.  During Sammy Sosa’s career he amassed some impressive statistics. With an enviable batting average, he has hit a total of 609