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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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How to Track Private Sports Card Sales (Without Being a Jerk About It)
Your buddy just posted the card.
The card you’ve been quietly hunting for over a year. It shows up in their Instagram story with nothing but a flame emoji. You know it didn't come from an auction. There were no bidding wars. No final sale prices posted to Card Ladder. They must have bought it privately.
And now you're sitting there, wondering what they paid. You want to ask, but you hesitate. You don't want to come off nosy or intrusive. But you need to know. Because that n
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How to Price Sports Cards You’re Emotionally Attached To
Let me tell you about the most valuable $10 card in my collection.
Back when my wife was still my fiancée, she bought me a $50 “Hit Parade” box from DA Card World. This was back in 2017, before every breaker and their cousin had a repack product of their own. The checklist was loaded — Trout and Griffey autos, high-graded Hall of Fame rookies, serial-numbered rookie cards from every name you wanted.
But my box? My big hit was this gem: a non-numbered 2016 Bowman's Best Amed
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How to Safely Ship Sports Cards with USPS, UPS, and FedEx
Shipping sports cards can be nerve-wracking. Should you be upfront about the package's contents, or will that put your valuable card at risk
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Level Up Your Spreadsheet Game with the Sports Card Deal Funding & Consignment Template
Have you ever bought a sports card without a clear plan for how to fund it? I don't mean buying a card you can't afford - I mean figuring ou
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When to Stop a Player Collection – And Why It’s Okay to Move On
Collecting cards of your favorite player is more than a hobby; it’s a deeply personal way to connect with the sport you love. But what happe
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Where to Sell Your Sports Cards
Where should you sell your sports cards? From eBay to auction houses, discover the best platforms for your collection and selling goals.
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Is Selling Low End Sports Cards Worth It?
There is money to be made selling low-end sports cards. Buying collections or bulk lots and parsing out singles to sell individually can be
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Should You Sell Your Sports Cards Through a Consignment Company? Insights & Tips
Navigating the world of sports card selling can feel like strategizing for the Super Bowl. One of the big questions on many sellers'...
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