by CardSZN | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing
The Debate That Never Dies (And Why It Still Matters) If you hang around card people long enough, you’ll hear it: “Is that a true rookie?” Followed by three different answers, four opinions, and one guy explaining Star Company print runs from memory. The definition of...
by CardSZN | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing
eBay Is Not Just an Exit—It’s a Deal Machine You already know eBay is the world’s biggest buyer pool for cards. What most people skip is using it as a sourcing engine. With the right filters, saved searches, and a little misprint magic, you can spot cards the crowd...
by CardSZN | Aug 12, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing
Why Break a Box When You Can Flip Singles? First off, if you’re asking whether cracking open sealed boxes in 2025 is worth your time and money, buckle up: it depends on your risk tolerance, your spreadsheet game, and how much you enjoy the smell of fresh cardboard....
by CardSZN | Aug 9, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing
Let’s talk about rookie cards—the sacred cows of the hobby. They’re the first thing new collectors chase. They’re the backbone of every card portfolio. They’re also the source of some of the worst advice still being passed around at shows, Discords, and break chats in...
by CardSZN | Aug 8, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing
If you’re getting into sports cards right now, you’re catching the hobby in a weird—but exciting—transition. Panini’s on the way out. Fanatics is taking over everything. Topps now makes NBA and NFL cards again. And everyone with a WiFi connection thinks...