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...
by CardSZN | Aug 5, 2025 | Basketball, Buying & Selling, Investing
You don’t need a Luka RPA or a Giannis logoman to flip cards in 2025. In fact, if that’s your plan and your bankroll is under six figures, you’re probably going to be stuck sitting on inventory while your PayPal balance cries. This year is about fast movers....
by CardSZN | Jul 28, 2025 | Buying & Selling
Let’s get real: nothing kills card hype faster than thinking you’ve got a $100 gem… only to find out it last sold for $6.23 shipped in a plain white envelope. Ouch. Whether you’re new to flipping or just pulled a sick-looking insert and want to know if it’s worth...
by CardSZN | Jul 25, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing
So you’re new to the hobby, you’ve got a few bucks to spend, and you’re asking the golden question: “What sports cards should I be buying right now?” You want smart buys. Stuff that holds value. Maybe even goes up. But not the kind of cards that make you take out a...
by CardSZN | Jul 22, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Rare Cards
Ask a room full of collectors what the rarest Topps card is, and you’ll get 50 different answers—half of them wrong, the other half arguing over which obscure 1/1 parallel no one’s actually seen. But there’s one card that shows up in whispers, auction alerts, and...