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The Problem With PSA 10s (And Why SGC Might Be a Better Flip)

The Problem With PSA 10s (And Why SGC Might Be a Better Flip)

by CardSZN | Oct 7, 2025 | Basketball

The PSA 10 Obsession If you’ve spent any time in the hobby, you’ve seen it — people treating the PSA 10 label like it’s printed in gold leaf. Every raw card gets inspected under a microscope, wiped with a microfiber cloth like it’s the Mona Lisa, and prayed over...
Vintage vs Modern Basketball Cards: Which Holds Value Better?

Vintage vs Modern Basketball Cards: Which Holds Value Better?

by CardSZN | Oct 6, 2025 | Basketball

The Eternal Hobby Debate Every collector eventually ends up in the same argument — old-school legends versus modern hype. One side clings to cardboard history, the other chases rainbow foils and pop reports. So, which era actually holds value better: the vintage icons...
How to Tell If a Basketball Rookie Card Is Worth Grading

How to Tell If a Basketball Rookie Card Is Worth Grading

by CardSZN | Oct 3, 2025 | Basketball

The Grading Gamble Explained Every collector has been there: staring at a rookie card under a desk lamp, wondering if it deserves a trip to PSA or SGC. Grading can turn a $50 raw card into a $500 slab—or it can eat $25 in fees and leave you holding a PSA 9 worth less...
The Zion Williamson Card Market: Boom, Bust, or Bargain?

The Zion Williamson Card Market: Boom, Bust, or Bargain?

by CardSZN | Oct 2, 2025 | Basketball

The Rollercoaster of Zion Hype Few players in recent memory have had a hobby ride like Zion Williamson. From the moment he blew out a shoe at Duke, the basketball world knew he was different. His first Prizm rookies hit the market like a tidal wave, with prices...
Best Places to Buy Basketball Cards Without Overpaying

Best Places to Buy Basketball Cards Without Overpaying

by CardSZN | Oct 1, 2025 | Basketball, Buying & Selling

Why Overpaying Happens in the Hobby Basketball cards are like sneakers—if you don’t know where to look, you’ll pay retail or worse. Overpaying usually happens when collectors chase hype without checking comps. A little research and the right buying spots make the...
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Nidoking Holo – Shadowless Base Set 11/102 (LP/NM)

Nidoking Holo – Shadowless Base Set 11/102 (LP/NM)

Early print Shadowless Nidoking from the 1999 Base Set. Holo Rare with clean surface and subtle edge wear on back — LP to NM range. Classic Ken Sugimori artwork.

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