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Editor’s Blog: Box Break Skunks Stink

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Since it became a thing back somewhere in the early 2010s, I’ve written about breaks, breakers and the breaking business.  I’ve watched breaks. I’ve heard about big hits in big breaks and shared the news. I’ve seen those big hits go for big bucks. Not until Tuesday evening, however, have I ever actually… broken.  Most breaks are about modern hits and I usually … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Box Break Skunks Stink

Notes: PWCC Partners with Breakers; MJ 1998 Finals Worn Shoes to Auction; Cicarrelli Collection; Alzheimer’s Awareness Jersey Auction

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PWCC is partnering with case and box breakers to bring raw cards to market through its platform. The Oregon-based company has launched its Breaker Network, which allows collectors who pull cards during breaks to have them sent directly to PWCC and placed up for sale through various platforms. The company has partnered with several breakers with others in line to join in … [Read more...] about Notes: PWCC Partners with Breakers; MJ 1998 Finals Worn Shoes to Auction; Cicarrelli Collection; Alzheimer’s Awareness Jersey Auction

Fanatics Will Soon Make Presence Felt in Live Box Breaks, Shopping

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When it pushed its way into the trading card market with the acquisition of baseball, football and basketball trading card licenses in 2021, Fanatics indicated its desire to get into case and box breaks at some point.  That time is coming soon, with the company bringing in a person to oversee the process. Last month, Fanatics hired Nick Bell, a former executive with … [Read more...] about Fanatics Will Soon Make Presence Felt in Live Box Breaks, Shopping

Whatnot Snares $50 Million in Funding; Plans to Expand Sports Card Breaks, Sales

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Live stream shopping platform Whatnot has raised $50 million in Series B funding and says it plans to “double down” on selling sports cards and memorabilia. The investment was led by  Anu Hariharan from Y Combinator Continuity, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz.  They join investors Animal, musicians Ryan Tedder and DJ Skee with Mint 10, NFL players … [Read more...] about Whatnot Snares $50 Million in Funding; Plans to Expand Sports Card Breaks, Sales

Real Breaks Grows With Family Friendly Approach

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A few years ago, collectors Ryan Holland and Tom Kulczewski didn't even know each other.  Now they're best friends, business partners and run one of the largest sports card case break websites by volume on the internet. Their philosophy behind Real Breaks?  Keep it fun...and family friendly. Holland says their business is growing thanks to the hobby's overall … [Read more...] about Real Breaks Grows With Family Friendly Approach

Notes: Paper’s Story on Box Breaking; Roquan Smith Ripped Off; Big $ for LeBron; Singer Trades Tix for Cards

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Work crews have torn up the street in front of his shop but as long as there’s an internet connection, Steve Palmer of BreakRoom Sports Cards and Autographs in Cape Coral, FL can get through the day.  He’s one of a legion of online case and box breakers who are helping keep the modern collecting hobby afloat. Breakers tear open newer products and the cards are … [Read more...] about Notes: Paper’s Story on Box Breaking; Roquan Smith Ripped Off; Big $ for LeBron; Singer Trades Tix for Cards

Break and Flip: Box Breaker Launches Instant Inventory System

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Call it “no fuss, no muss” breaking. A newcomer to the game has launched a new way for collectors to sell cards pulled from its daily box and case breaks within minutes—without ever touching them. The concept is the brainchild of Maine Sports Cards owner Dan DeCosta, a long-time collector and former shop owner who launched his site in May of this year.  While … [Read more...] about Break and Flip: Box Breaker Launches Instant Inventory System

New Sports Card Releases June 26-July 4

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Whether you collect football, basketball, baseball or racing, there will be a new product available before the Fourth of July. In fact, four will hit the market in the span of just three days before things settle down until just after the holiday. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, here's a rundown of what's about to arrive. 2016-17 Panini Spectra Basketball (June 28) If you … [Read more...] about New Sports Card Releases June 26-July 4