 
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Oct 31, 2025 | Investing
When the President of Upper Deck Says the Quiet Part Out Loud Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck, just said what every serious collector has been thinking for years: speculation is running the hobby. From $1,000 hobby boxes to $50,000 slabs, cards have turned...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Oct 30, 2025 | Football, Investing
Why Most Inserts Crash After the Hype Every football release promises “case hits” and “super short prints.” Sounds great—until you realize everyone has one. Panini knows how to bait a collector: add foil, slap a buzzword on it, and watch people rip blasters like...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Oct 29, 2025 | Football, Investing
The Hobby’s QB Obsession Everyone in the sports card world seems obsessed with quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes this, Caleb Williams that. Sure, QBs drive the hype train, but let’s face it—they’re also the ones who crash hardest when injuries hit or teams...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Oct 28, 2025 | Football, Investing
Why Brady Fakes Exist in the First Place Tom Brady rookie cards sit at the top of the football hobby food chain. That draws money. Money draws counterfeits. It’s simple gravity. If you plan to buy, sell, or even just flex a 2000 Bowman Chrome Brady, you need a...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Oct 27, 2025 | Football, Investing
The Playoff Pump Is Real Every January, the hobby turns into Wall Street with shoulder pads. One breakout game and the market loses its collective mind. Prices double overnight, eBay fills with “rare” listings that mysteriously look like every other one, and everyone...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by CardSZN | Oct 24, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Football, Investing
Alright, card hustlers, it’s October 2025, and the NFL season is roaring like a tailgate on steroids. Touchdowns are flying, fantasy leagues are stressing you out, and eBay’s buzzing with collectors throwing cash at shiny cardboard. But let’s pump the brakes and think...