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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.

Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fanatics Has Been Dismissed

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim March 24, 2026

Courts keep tossing antitrust suits against Fanatics. That's not the same as saying Fanatics is innocent. Here is what it actually means.

An Analysis On Target’s New Big Bet On Sports Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim March 19, 2026

Target is making a big new push into sports cards, but is it a wise decision?

New Legal Action Suggests WhatNot Is Unlawful Gambling Scheme

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim March 16, 2026

Breaking down legal action against WhatNot and what collectors and users of the platform should do.

Controversy Follows Logan Paul’s Record $16.5 Million Pokémon Sale

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 16, 2026

Controversy surrounds Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator card, which just sold for a record $16.5 million at auction. We break down this latest scandal.

As PSA Raises Prices Again, When Should You Grade Your Cards?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 14, 2026

PSA raises prices and extend turn-around times once again. A look at why this is happening and an examination of when you should grade your cards.

What We Found Out From The Fanatics Partner System Documents And What It Means For The Hobby

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 13, 2026

New leaked documents highlight the Fanatics Partner System with big breakers. What does it mean for the hobby?

A Breakdown Of The Major Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer Variations And Errors

John Bassey February 10, 2026

Although the Bill Ripken 1989 Fleer error card remains the most popular from the set, the Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer card is almost just as interesting.

Why Are Retail Cards No Longer Selling Well?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 9, 2026

An in-depth look at how retail sports cards packs and boxes have fallen out of favor and why breakers and hobby is increasingly filling the gap.

The Great Topps Chrome Blue X-Fractor Mess

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 6, 2026

A class auction lawsuit has been filed against Topps because misadvertised X-Factors, leading Topps to introduce an exhange program. What does it mean for collectors?

Topps Chrome Sapphire Hit Parade Reignites New Backyard Breaks Preferential Treatment Allegations

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 1, 2026

Backyard Breaks "biggest break of all time" of Topps Chrome Sapphire ignites preferential treatment controvery.

A Breakdown Of The KaseyCards And Filthbomb Breaks Scandal

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 28, 2026

Filthbomb, the new operator of the RyansscardsLLC Discord channel, is involved in its own scandal. Here is what we know.

What We Know About The RyansCardssLLC Scandal

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 27, 2026

Breaking down the RyansCard scandal. Here is what we know so far.

What Are PSA’s Plans for BGS and SGC?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 20, 2026

Now that PSA has acquired BGS and SGC, what's next? We break it down.

Are Collectors Being Squeezed And Does It Threaten The Hobby?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 14, 2026

Between the surge of packs and boxes and grading backlogs increasing, are collectors being squeezed and what does it mean for the hobby?

A Breakdown Of The Nolan Ryan 1990 Donruss Error Cards

John Bassey January 8, 2026

An in-depth look at the various Nolan Ryan errors in the 1990 Donruss set.

A Recap Of The Year 2025 In Sports Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim December 31, 2025

As we enter a new year, CardLines looks back at some of the top sports card stories of 2026.

What Are The Most Valuable 1988 Topps Error Cards?

John Bassey December 30, 2025

A breakdown of the most notable error cards of the over-produced 1988 Topps set. Which cards have stood the test of time?

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