LeBron James autographs have always been among the most important signatures in the modern sports card market. But if you look closely, his autograph has not stayed the same over time. That is especially interesting now because new Topps cards have appeared with LeBron signatures that look noticeably different from what many collectors are used … Read more
Topps die-cut cards are beautiful, popular, and often highly collectible. But for anyone thinking about sending one to PSA, they also come with a very real problem: the corners. And not just four corners. That is the entire issue. A standard trading card has four corners. A die-cut card can easily have six, seven, eight, … Read more
Alexandra Eala is not the biggest server on tour, and her world ranking is not yet among the very best. But what she does have is something that can matter a lot in the collectibles market: a strong and passionate fan base. The player from the Philippines has already shown that she can draw real … Read more
Over the last few years, fake PSA slabs have become much more common across marketplaces, Facebook groups, trade forums, and private sales. A lot of collectors still assume that a PSA slab automatically guarantees authenticity, but after recently inspecting several counterfeit slabs in hand, I no longer think a certification number alone means very much … Read more
If you collect sports cards, you probably have stacks of base cards sitting around after opening retail boxes, blasters, hanger boxes, fat packs, or hobby products. While base cards may not carry huge value individually, there are still plenty of smart ways collectors use them. The truth is, there is no single right answer. Base … Read more
