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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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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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How to Find the Total Graded Population of a Sports Card
Sports card research is built upon two key pillars: rarity and price. While we've covered pricing in our How to Value Your Sports Cards coll
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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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How to Talk to Your Spouse About Buying Sports Cards: A Guide to Navigating the Conversation
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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How to Talk to Sports Card Dealers at Card Shows
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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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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How to Get Comfortable with Big Sports Card Purchases
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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How to Keep Collecting When Your Budget Tightens
Adapt your sports card collection to life changes with a new budget, clear goals, and a renewed focus on what matters most to you.
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A Visual Guide to Exquisite and The Cup Limited Logos
Limited Logos is one of the most important and recognizable patch autograph inserts in sports cards. First introduced in the 2003-04 Exquisi
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A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Value Your Sports Card Collection
Do you know the value of your sports card collection? How confident are you in the number you came up with? Knowing what your collection is
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How Much Should Your Sports Card Collection Be as a Percentage of Your Net Worth?
General financial advice would tell you that your sports card collection, or any alternative asset class, should be 5-10% of your...
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A Beginner's Guide to Pre-War Sports Cards
Learn the basics of pre-war card collecting. Take a trip down history lane and learn about tobacco, caramel, gum, and the other iconic cards
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Master the Art of Winning eBay Auctions: The Ultimate Guide to Sniping
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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Your Unsung Hero: Tracking Your Sports Card Collection
This guide emphasizes the importance of keeping an updated inventory of your transactions for peace of mind and efficient management.
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Exploring Firsts in Sports Card Collecting
The values of sports cards are dependent on many factors, some of which include scarcity, condition, player, popularity, nostalgia, and...
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All the One-of-One Baseball Cards Released During the 1990's
The 1990's were a period of incredible innovation for sports cards. One of the most notable creations coming out of the era was the...
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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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The Essential Pre-Purchase Checklist for Sports Card Collecting
The Temptation of the "Buy It Now" Button Imagine this: after months of searching, you finally find that one elusive sports card that's...
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