The growth of social media has greatly expanded the outlets for buying, selling and trading cards over the last dozen years or so. The reaches of Facebook and Instagram are wide, but an often overlooked platform is Twitter. We last gave tips for using the platform more than 10 years ago. Now, there’s a sales thread on Twitter for just about any card collector. On … [Read more...] about Buying, Selling, and Trading on Twitter
Zion Williamson
Shop Talk: Basketball Releases, Super Select and Possible Zion 1/1 Pull
This week offered a nice mixture of new releases of sports cards at the shop. With the NBA playoffs right around the corner, we received a good amount of 2020-21 Crown Royale Basketball. This particular product offers one autograph and one memorabilia hit per box, on average. It's been selling well for us in store and online this past week. We also got the … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Basketball Releases, Super Select and Possible Zion 1/1 Pull
Doncic, Morant Opening Night Jerseys on NBA Auctions Block
His Rookie of the Year season was nothing to sneeze at but Ja Morant wasted no time proving it wasn't a fluke. The Memphis Grizzlies star began this season with a career high 44-point effort in a December 23 loss to San Antonio. Now the jersey he wore that night is up for sale. NBA Auctions has launched the latest string of listings of jerseys worn in the opening … [Read more...] about Doncic, Morant Opening Night Jerseys on NBA Auctions Block
Shop Talk: Weekly Highlights and Happenings at My LCS (1/18/21)
As one of my many jobs, I work full time at a sports card and collectible shop in my hometown in Central Pennsylvania.In this new series, I will be checking in each week to share some of the more memorable stories, experiences and trends I've seen first-hand at the shop.Anyone reading this is probably very familiar with the volatility of the current sports card and collectibles … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Weekly Highlights and Happenings at My LCS (1/18/21)
Notes: New eBay Shipping Option Edging Closer; Bucks’ New Auction Platform; NBA Gamers, NHL Pucks
If you’ve been holding your low priced single cards in anticipation of the new shipping option from eBay and the USPS that will allow you to ship a card or two—with tracking—for less than a buck, the wait is almost over. eBay tell us the new program should be up and running by next weekend. As we told you a few weeks ago, Standard Envelope looks like the answered prayer … [Read more...] about Notes: New eBay Shipping Option Edging Closer; Bucks’ New Auction Platform; NBA Gamers, NHL Pucks
Zion Opening Night Jersey Leads Off NBA Auctions 2021 Launch
That didn’t take long. The first game-worn jerseys from the 2020-21 season have reached the marketplace through NBA Auctions and MeiGray. The ongoing partnership brings thousands of game-used goods to market each season, including jerseys, shorts and warmups. Among the first to hit the block is a jersey worn by Zion Williamson on Opening Night. The popular … [Read more...] about Zion Opening Night Jersey Leads Off NBA Auctions 2021 Launch
2020 Sports Collecting Year in Review
It was like one long Stefon skit from Saturday Night Live. 2020 had everything. Millennial artists doing weird things to famous rookie cards. A case break party at a football stadium. Babe Ruth in a baggie. Pre-War white elephants in Yahtzee boxes. Russian ransomware. Card shows during a raging pandemic. And the hobby's hottest nightclub … [Read more...] about 2020 Sports Collecting Year in Review
Flawless 1/1 Zion Goes from Break to Grading to Market in Less Than a Week
It was a very Merry Christmas for one customer of Firehand Cards. The online breaker opened a box of 2019-20 Panini Flawless Basketball on release day last Wednesday and out popped one of the primo cards in the pricey product: a 1/1 Zion Williamson rookie NBA Logoman patch that's expected to fetch a hefty … [Read more...] about Flawless 1/1 Zion Goes from Break to Grading to Market in Less Than a Week
Notes: Bench Signs for Reds Hall; Luis Robert Superfractor Coming to Auction, More
Johnny Bench has signed and numbered 389 Official Major League Baseballs, representing each of his career home run, that are being sold for $250 each in support of the team’s Hall of Fame. Bench also signed 10 additional balls representing each of his postseason home runs and three balls representing his All-Star Game home runs. These home runs, along with select regular … [Read more...] about Notes: Bench Signs for Reds Hall; Luis Robert Superfractor Coming to Auction, More
Hottest Ja Morant Rookie Cards As Young Sensation Hits His Stride
While the number two pick in the 2019 NBA draft has been somewhat overshadowed Zion mania, the small town talent has clearly proven he belongs and collectors and prospectors are now clamoring for the best Ja Morant rookie cards on eBay. Haven't seen him play that much? You might look online just to catch an aerial display of the Dalzell, South Carolina native's … [Read more...] about Hottest Ja Morant Rookie Cards As Young Sensation Hits His Stride