Buying

COLLECTING GUIDES

Finding cards you want to add to your collection is only the first step of the journey. Managing your collection is an adventure in and of itself!

Although there are many facets to collecting, learning how to RESEARCH, BUY, TRACK, and SELL your collection will give you the tools to succeed.

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I love to learn and I enjoy sharing what I know. The reason I built The Smarter Collector in the first place was to share the lessons I’ve l

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The day has come. Like an oasis rising in the middle of a desert, your dream card has finally come to auction. After years of waiting for th

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Not sure how to approach dealers at card shows? Learn tips, icebreakers, and etiquette to help you engage confidently and find great cards.

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When I started collecting again in 2017, I was buying $20 blaster boxes of Allen & Ginter at Target. I was also picking up singles on COMC a

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Learn the insider secrets to winning eBay auctions every time. Discover how to use the snipe method using eBay and other services.

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The Temptation of the "Buy It Now" Button Imagine this: after months of searching, you finally find that one elusive sports card that's...