by CardSZN | Sep 17, 2025 | Basketball, Buying & Selling, Investing
Why 2025 is different Two big currents are moving prices this year. First, the basketball story on the floor is loud. The Thunder just took the 2025 title and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added a shiny Finals MVP, which pulled his key cards into more eyeballs and created...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Sep 16, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon
The Collector vs Flipper Tug-of-War Pokémon collecting is fun until you realize how quickly it can drain your wallet. One day you are grabbing a pack “just for nostalgia,” and the next you are knee-deep in binders, top loaders, and wondering if you need a...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Sep 15, 2025 | Pokemon
The Allure of Sending Cards Off to PSA Grading is the rite of passage for most collectors. Whether you are deep into sports cards or riding the nostalgia wave with Pokémon, the temptation is always there: should I send this shiny cardboard rectangle off to PSA and...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Sep 12, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon
If you read CardSZN often you know I do not chase hype with no teeth. I want sets with staying power—the kind you look back on 5 years later and think “dang I should’ve grabbed more.” Let’s examine four modern Pokémon sets that, in my opinion, are sitting on serious...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Sep 6, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Pokemon
You want Pokémon card deals without looking like a total noob—or worse, a mark. The good news: you don’t need lucky pack pulls or deep pockets to get decent cards for decent prices. You just need strategy. Below is a tactical guide to where you actually find value in...