Radical & Relevant Trading Cards G.A.S. Trading Cards is a new alternative trading card company making limited, short print trading cards of anything they deem Radical & Relevant. Cards drop regularly on the NTWRK shopping app and are available for purchase for a limited time. For most cards, they print only as many as they sell. Limited edition short print foil cards and holos are included in most drops. G.A.S. […]
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Slapshot to Success: The Ultimate Guide to Scoring Big in Hockey Card Investments
Exploring the World of Hockey Card Investing Let’s Dive Into the Key Factors in Determining Which Hockey Cards to Invest In Hockey card collecting has been a beloved hobby for decades, but it has also grown into a thriving investment market. With the rising popularity of sports card collecting, many enthusiasts are eyeing hockey cards as a potential investment opportunity. However, deciding which hockey cards to invest in can be […]
Alternative trading card collecting and investing
Investing is an important ability for everyone to have, but some are not quite sure about where to start. With the uncertainty of the economy, one could argue that traditional investments may not be as secure. This is why younger generations are turning to alternative investments such as bitcoin, NFT collectables, or trading cards. With figureheads such as Gary Vee, Elon Musk and Mark Cuban outwardly expressing their love of […]
Cracking the Code: Touchdowns and Treasure – Mastering the Art of Football Card Investing
Researching Football Card Trends When it comes to investing in football cards, it’s important to do your research and stay informed about the trends in the market. New players, team performance, and even changes in the hobby itself can all impact the value and desirability of specific football cards. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to determine which football cards to invest in by examining player performance, market demand, […]
1990 Impel Marvel Holograms
Boy has 2020-2021 been fun! This set has skyrocketed in demand in recent months. It’s a cool set. I remember it vaguely from my childhood, though I was never really into comics. I recall having some of these cards, but they weren’t really my thing. But fast-forward 30 years and I recently picked up a small-ish lot of 1990 Impel Marvel cards, including a set of the 5 holograms. In […]
Sports Cards From The 90s Worth Money
Probably 99% of cards from the 1980s and 1990s are not worth the paper they’re printed on. This era is commonly referred to as the “junk era” of trading cards. The reality is that the hobby was very popular during this time period , it was vastly more popular than it ever had been previously. Card companies printed cards in ridiculous numbers in order to meet the demand. Every kid […]
1993 Finest Refractors Colorado Rockies Graded POP Reports
I am a Rockies collector and I’m really into early to mid-1990s inserts and variations. So naturally, I’m obsessed with 1993 Finest Refractors. I don’t actually own any, however, so if you have one and are willing to part with it, hit me up. I also love doing investigative digging into areas of the hobby that interest me. It’s been rumored for some time that the print run of 1993 […]
Walmart and Target no longer selling sports cards and Pokémon cards?
It appears that sports cards, Pokémon cards, and other trading cards are no longer being stocked on the shelves at big-box retailers Walmart and Target. Why? Apparently due to “safety reasons.” Yes, retail trading cards have become a safety hazard – both for customers and employees – in 2021. Target is no longer selling Pokémon cards in stores “to ensure the safety of our guests and team members.” pic.twitter.com/lpV0pyw8oA — […]
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Can sports cards be shipped media mail?
NO. Sports cards should not be shipped via media mail through USPS. Media Mail is cheap, but it has many restrictions. According to the USPS, if it isn’t bound and at least 8 pages, it does not fall under Media Mail, and USPS can and will open and inspect packages that it thinks may violate it’s terms. Often, media mail packages that violate terms will be returned, or delivered with […]
What are custom art cards?
Custom designed, non-licensed sports cards have been around for decades. Also known as ACEO cards – which stands for Art Card Editions and Originals – these are cards that are created by individuals or companies as an alternative to licensed, mainstream sports trading cards. Back in the height of the junk era – 1986 – 1994, or thereabouts – ACEO cards were created and distributed everywhere – card shows, local […]
Sports Card Errors: What are they and which error cards are more valuable?
Error cards are all over the place in the sports card hobby. Mistakes happen at all stages of the card production process. There can be design errors, informational errors, and actual printing errors. Cards that have some sort of error or mistake on them are not rare at all, and you will never find a yearly series that doesn’t have it’s share of errors if you look close enough. So […]
The Top 5 Most Valuable Baseball Cards of All Time
Baseball cards have been a popular hobby for decades, with collectors and enthusiasts alike seeking to add rare and valuable cards to their collections. While there are countless cards that are highly sought-after, a select few stand out as the most valuable of all time. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top 5 most valuable baseball cards. 1. Honus Wagner T206 The Honus Wagner T206 is […]
Card Grading Company Showdown
Top 5 sports card grading companies: PSA – Professional Sports Authenticator – By far, the leader and most trusted grading authority BGS – Beckett Grading Services – Firmly #2, but very reputable. Those Pristine labels are highly desired. SGC – Sportscard Guaranty – New labels, and a long-time high reputation in the vintage market, they are seeing a bit of a surge HGA – Hybrid Grading Approach – Brand new, […]
Are We In A Sports Card Bubble?
Sports Cards Bubble Market in 2021…Boom or Bust? Over the last 12 months, during the year of COVID, we have seen the largest boom in the sports cards hobby in 30 years. The reasons can be debated, but it’s clear that the pandemic has brought a lot of people into the hobby – and maybe not for the first time. The interest and subsequent booming values of “junk era” cards […]
Is Alex Madrid’s Baseball Card Worth A Lot?
Nope. The Alex Madrid 1989 Donruss card – error or otherwise – is not worth much. There you go, simple answer. But, like the 1990 Fleer Jose Uribe phenomenon, a worthless baseball card has seemingly risen in value and popularity simply because someone listed one on eBay for an astronomically high selling price. Whether a joke, money laundering scheme, or attempted market manipulation, others saw it and the hoopla ensued. […]
Want List: 1993-1999
1995 Upper Deck SP Top Prospects PROMO Wonderful Monds #18 1995 Upper Deck SP Top Prospects PROMO Todd Helton #27 1996 Fleer Ultra Golden Prospects Gold Medallion #14 1996 Fleer Ultra – Golden Prospects – Gold Medallion Edition #14 – Wonderful Monds 1995 Durham Bulls Team Issue #22 1997 Grandstand Greenville Braves #26 1999 Grandstand Chattanooga Lookouts #17
Best Baseball Inserts and Variations from the 1990’s and early 2000’s
As I’ve been reacquainting myself with 1990’s and early 2000’s baseball cards – the cards from my heyday of collecting as a kid and teenager – I’m realizing just how many amazing and spectacular cards were in this era! The base cards may be considered by some to fall under the junk era category, but certainly there are variations, parallels and inserts galore that are just beautiful, and often rare. […]
2000 Tom Brady Rookie Cards
The Top Tom Brady Rookie Football Cards By Value and Desirability Tom Brady – the former 6th round draft pick and unlikely backup to Drew Bledsoe stepped into the starting role as New England Patriots starting QB after Bledsoe took a monster hit in week 2 from Jets LB Mo Lewis on September 23, 2001. A new era had begun. And now, almost 20 years, 6 Super Bowl victories, 4 […]
The Case of The Mysterious Mickey Mantle
Two of the exact same (but different) serial numbered Mickey Mantle autographs The 1991 Score Series 2 Mickey Mantle autograph set is still highly sought after by collectors, while continuing to be shrouded in a bit of mystery. 1991 Score was so over produced (I consider it the epitome of the junk era) that people STILL buy up cases of this stuff to rip in search of these Mantles that […]