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The Ultimate Guide To Case Hits

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 22, 2026

Our ultimate guide to case hits rates the biggest hits and tells you were to get them. Read for tips on scoring that big hit.

Vintage Spotlight: The Best Rookie And Star 1979 Topps Baseball Cards

Mike D January 16, 2026

Explore the iconic 1979 Topps baseball cards set. Discover key rookies and valuable cards from this vintage collection. Perfect for collectors!

The Top 10 Roberto Clemente Baseball Cards Every Collector Should Own

Mike D January 9, 2026

A breakdown of the top Roberto Clemente baseball cards to add to your colection.

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Craig Klinski November 28, 2025

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Craig Klinski October 24, 2025

Here's how you can win 6 Collector Boxes of Megaman X from Cardsmiths before October 31st!

The Ultimate Guide To Repacks

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 27, 2025

Repacks continue to gain popularity within the collecting world. Here's everything you need to know about repacks and their place in the hobby.

Topps Announces Inaugural Collector Appreciation Day

Mike D September 15, 2025

What you need to know about the first-ever Topps Collector Appreciation Day on September 20th. How can you participate?

Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 National

Mike D August 4, 2025

What you need to know about the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention, which runs from July 30th to August 3rd in Cleveland.

Submitting TTM Autographs To PSA for Authentication: How’d It Go?

Mike D July 6, 2025

A case study on the process of submitting TTM autographs to PSA for authentication. How many came back authenticated?

A Guide To Downtown Inserts

Jesse Haynes June 27, 2025

Our guide to Downtown inserts gives you the lowdown on their rarity and availability. Click to see our top ten investment picks.

Hobby Basics: So, You’ve Found Or Inherited Baseball Cards And Want to Determine What They’re Worth?

Mike D March 11, 2025

A beginners guide to figuring out the value of your baseball cards that you have inherited or found.

Hobby Basics: No, Uncorrected Errors, Print Flaws, And Miscut Cards Aren’t Valuable Error Cards

Mike D February 17, 2025

Error cards can be valuable and iconic to collect, however, some cards refferred to error cards don't actually fit the label.

Why You Need Sports Card Insurance & How To Buy It

Mike D January 28, 2025

Health insurance. Car insurance. Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. We purchase these things with the hopes of never having to use them. But if things go badly, these are the very…

Taking A Break From Breaking: The Case For Finding Value In Singles

Mike D January 20, 2025

Opening boxes and breaking gets a lot of attention in the hobby these days, but sometimes the best approach for collectors is to just buy the card you want.

How To Get Started With TTM Autograph Collecting

John Bassey December 11, 2024

Autographed cards – especially TTM autographs – are a staple of the hobby. While you can pull an autographed card from several subsets, there’s a unique charm to TTM autographs.…

Card Investing Basics: The Time To Buy Is When Others Are Selling

Mike D December 3, 2024

An in-depth guide on when are some good times to buy cards of your favorite players.

The Perils Of Investing In Baseball Cards Of Pitchers

Mike D September 9, 2024

Pitchers are becoming increasingly difficult to collect as an investment. A look at why most pitchers don't have staying power plus tips.

Should You Worry About The Sticker Vs. On-Card Autograph Sports Card Debate?

Jesse Haynes August 16, 2024

Sticker vs. on-card autograph isn't much of a debate. Everyone prefers on-card. But are sticker cards ever worth a look?

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