Misc

2026 Topps Inception Football Preview: Rookies, Autos & First Day Issue

Jesse Haynes October 7, 2026

2026 Topps Inception Football brings the premium brand back to licensed NFL cards with rookie autographs, bold parallels and a scarce First Day Issue configuration, but collectors should weigh the…

Cardlines Club Rewards Is Live: How To Earn Points And Get More From Cardlines

Jesse Haynes August 24, 2026

Cardlines Club Rewards is now live, giving collectors a new way to earn points for shopping, joining breaks, engaging with Cardlines content, and more. Learn how the free program works,…

2025-26 Hoops Basketball: The Return Of The NBA-Owned Brand

Jesse Haynes May 16, 2026

NBA Hoops is back for 2025-26 under Topps. Here’s why the NBA-owned brand returned, what changed from Panini, and what collectors can expect.

The 1/1 Is Not What You Think It Is

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 1, 2026

The hobby calls them 1/1s. But when a player has forty of them, the number has stopped doing the work. Here's what actually determines 1/1 value.

Exposing Fake Beckett COAs: The $1M eBay Fraud Uncovered

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim March 15, 2026

Discover the shocking truth of fake Beckett COAs sold on eBay. Over 10,000 items compromised, revealing a major flaw in authentication.

Noteworthy March Sports Card Releases: Less Quantity But Is There More Quality?

Jesse Haynes March 1, 2026

A full breakdown of March 2026 sports card releases, including 2025 Prizm WNBA, Bowman’s Best Baseball, Prizm Black Football, Prizm FIFA Soccer, Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey, and more.

2025 Donruss Optic Football Preview: The Final Run Of A Modern Classic

Jesse Haynes January 23, 2026

An in-depth review of 2025 Donruss Optic Football. Here's what you need to know.

Everything You Need To Know About The Frank Thomas No Name on Front Error Card

John Bassey January 9, 2026

The junk wax era was the “Wild Wild West” for trading cards. Aptly named, it was a period where cards were massively overproduced. Companies rushed to put out as many…

The Biggest 2025 Card Grading Trends

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 2, 2026

A breakdown of the biggest sports card trends we saw in 2025.

CardLines Breaks PSA

Craig Klinski December 30, 2025

CardLines Break auctions have been removed due to a display issue on eBay. Breaks will be back soon!

Merry Christmas From CardLines!

Craig Klinski December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas from your friends at CardLines!

Buying Sports Cards at Costco: What Collectors Need To Know

Jesse Haynes December 23, 2025

Sports cards are available at Costco! Here is what you need to know before heading into the store!

Here’s How You Can Win A Pair Of Solaro Shades And Topps Update Box On Christmas Day!

Craig Klinski December 22, 2025

CardLines is partnering with Solaro Shades to give away a pair of Solaro Shades and a box of Topps Update! Head on over to Instagram and follow these steps: BASEBALL…

Editorial: Why I’m Not Renewing My PSA Collector’s Club Membership

Mike D December 8, 2025

CardLines writer Mike D explains his reasons for canceling his PSA Collectors Club membership and why it may no longer be a great option or collectors.

The Ultimate Guide TO 2025 Pieces of the Past Royalty Edition

John Bassey November 21, 2025

A look at Pieces of the Past Royalty Edition, which impresses on concept but misses on substance.

Panini Faces Anti-Trust Lawsuit Over Past Practices

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim November 10, 2025

Panini, once a white knight, now faces its own anti-trust lawsuit from Wild Card. Discover the irony and implications of this legal battle.

Last Day! How To Participate In The CardLines Ball Star Fusion Giveway!

Craig Klinski October 2, 2025

Find out how you can win a pack of Ball Star Fusion cards for free by following us on Instagram!

Why Are PSA Grades Getting Lower?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 19, 2025

Collectors have been noticing that is becoming more difficult to get a PSA 10 grade - and the data backs up the claim. So what is going on?

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