Usually you see fireworks in the summer, but this is on a different scale. The feud between Fanatics and Panini looks to be heating up. It’s being reported that Fanatics is now countersuing Panini saying that Panini was strong-arming them. We can all appreciate how valuable licensing deals can be, and nothing is as big as the NFL. Sports Card Digest, which I’ve written about several times, was near and dear to me as a child collector, and I still read their articles today. Here’s the background of the licensing battle and their take on the Panini vs Fanatics feud ..read more

A card collector's show, like The National Sports Collectors Convention, is an event where collectors and enthusiasts gather to buy, sell, and trade collectible cards. Here are some things to consider when attending a card collector's show. 1. Research the show: Before attending, research the show to find out what types of cards will be available and who the vendors are. This will help you determine what you want to buy or trade and give you a better understanding of what to expect. 2. Get to the show early: By getting to the show early, you can scope out the different dealers, do a quick walk ..read more

Sports card trading has been a popular hobby for years, and during this time, there has been a rise in the popularity in the pastime of collecting and trading sports cards. Card values have dramatically increased, especially hot rookies and limited low-numbered cards, which has attracted many collectors. There are a few things you should be aware of to get started if you are new to trading sports cards. Let me cover a few of the key points here. Do your research The first step to successfully growing a sports card collection and learning how to trade is to do your research. This means learnin ..read more

As a sports card breaker for the last 5 years or so, this is one of the most common questions I get.  There’s a little bit of art and science that goes into this, but I’m going to make it easy for you.   One of the biggest mistakes collectors make is thinking their cards are worth what they see on ebay or another card site.  Anyone can ask for a million dollars for their collection, but asking price is completely different than sold price. Remember – your card is only worth what someone is willing to pay.  I can’t state this enough.  Whether you have football cards fr ..read more

Like most of you, I was collecting cards as a little boy, and found myself back in the hobby many years later as an adult.  Now that we have the internet, I find myself constantly reading different articles on various subjects.  Several of those are sports card blogs. Sports card blogs provide a wealth of information for collectors of all levels. They offer news and analysis on the latest trends, tips on how to build a collection, and reviews of new products. Some of the most popular sports card blogs include: Blowout Cards The Cardboard Connection Beckett Media Group ..read more

The 2022 National Treasures Football Cards are sure to be a hit with collectors, as they feature some of the most exciting rookies in recent memory. The set is scheduled to release on June 9th, 2023, and it will be available only in football hobby boxes from hobby shops, online card breakers and online card shops, and local card shops (sometimes called an LCS). What to Expect in 2022 National Treasures Football Cards Configuration: 8 cards per pack. 1 pack per box. Find 6 autographs or memorabilia cards, 1 base/insert, and 1 parallel per box on average. If history is any prediction, the ..read more

A card collector's show, like The National Sports Collectors Convention, is an event where collectors and enthusiasts gather to buy, sell, and trade collectible cards. Here are some things to consider when attending a card collector's show. 1. Research the show: Before attending, research the show to find out what types of cards will be available and who the vendors are. This will help you determine what you want to buy or trade and give you a better understanding of what to expect. 2. Get to the show early: By getting to the show early, you can scope out the different dealers, do a quick walk ..read more

The internet age has seen a huge upheaval in the sports card industry, and the importance of social media cannot be understated. Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook have transformed the way collectors and hobbyists communicate with one another and with their favorite players. The rise of card breaking and sports card breaks is one of the most significant changes that social media has brought to the sports card market. Card breaking involves opening packs or boxes of sports cards and streaming the process live on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. This allows viewers to see ..read more

Introduction: Football card collecting has long been a beloved pastime for sports enthusiasts and avid fans alike. In recent years, a new trend has emerged that adds an extra layer of excitement to the hobby - football card breaks and baseball card breaks. With the rise of online platforms like GrossCardBreaks.com, fans can now experience the thrill of opening hobby boxes at better prices than local sports card shops near them. In this article, we delve into the captivating world of football card breaks and highlight the benefits of choosing GrossCardBreaks.com as your go-to destination for th ..read more

The sports card hobby has changed dramatically since the 1970s and 1980s. In those days, collecting was a more casual affair. Kids would buy packs of cards at the corner store for 20-40 cents per pack and trade our doubles with our friends. I have fond memories of “flipping” cards during lunch break in middle school to grow my collection. This obviously wasn’t good for the condition of your cards, as your cards spun in the air and landed on the hard ground face up or face down! I remember writing a book report on my favorite baseball player, Reggie Jackson, and taping his 1978 baseball card t ..read more