Should I get my cards graded by an independent third-party grader? And if so, which ones? You may have asked yourself these questions or heard your collector friends pose the same questions. Of course, the answer is entirely dependent…
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Dick Butkus Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
Even when he entered this world 77 years ago, Dick Butkus made his presence felt. The youngest of eight children born in Chicago to Lithuanian parents John and Emma Butkus, he weighed 13 pounds, six ounces upon entrance. Growing…
Factors That Impact Trading Card Value
For generations, fans of all sports have enjoyed the thrill of collecting cards of their favorite players and teams and trading them with friends and fellow collectors. And nowadays, the hobby is gaining some serious steam. Since the late…
Bob Gibson Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
One of the most intimidating pitchers the game has ever seen, Bob Gibson was relentless on the mound, known for shear dominance and a cannon for an arm. But his ascension into baseball greatness was somewhat unexpected. Gibson was…
Research Card Values with PSA Auction Prices Realized
If you haven’t yet used PSA’s Auction Prices Realized, stop what you’re doing and head over there! OK, you don’t need to right now, but it is a valuable tool to research trading card value. This handy resource collects…
Johnny Unitas Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
Few athletes in any sport were as universally loved as the late Johnny Unitas. The celebrated quarterback enjoyed a long, storied career most notably with the then-Baltimore Colts, and he held virtually every major passing record at the time…
Beginner’s Guide to Trading Card Value
We’ve all been there. You hear your childhood trading cards have spiked in value, so you track down that dusty box hidden in your closet and start sifting through the collectibles of the past, in hopes of finding valuable trading…