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Tag: Trading Cards

Hobby Goals and Resolutions for 2021

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020Todd Tobias

It is a common practice this time of year to set new goals and resolutions. We do it professionally (“I want to open five new accounts in Q1…”) and personally (“Ugh, I need to lose 20 lbs. by March 1…”),…

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More Submissions Require More Employees, More Space

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020Terry Melia

The year 2020 will largely be remembered for the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s been one for the record books, although these are the statistics no one ever wants to record. However, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World…

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Sharing My Hobby Gratitude for 2020

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Todd Tobias

This has been a tough year for everyone. Between COVID-19 issues, social unrest and a contentious Presidential election, people are longing for some normalcy. But in the midst of everything, we still have much for which to be grateful. If…

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PSA is Expanding to Better Serve the Hobby

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020Todd Tobias

  The sports card industry grew at an unprecedented rate in 2020, and Collectors Universe, parent company of PSA, is expanding to better serve the growing hobby. In addition to hiring more than 85 new employees since April, to help…

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Illustrator Pikachu PSA 9 Sells for Record High $233,244

August 11, 2020October 24, 2020Joe Facundo

  The most prized card in Pokémon has sold once again for a record-breaking price. A PSA Mint 9-graded Pokémon Illustrator, also known as Illustrator Pikachu, sold for $224,500 back in October 2019 through Weiss Auctions. In June of this…

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My Trading Cards Are Worth Money, What’s Next?

June 22, 2020October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  It could happen in any number of ways. Maybe you stumble across some trading cards while cleaning out your grandfather’s attic, or you take a chance on making some money and buy a large box of cards as a…

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Steve Largent Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

May 27, 2020October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  Steve Largent didn’t have the style and grace of Lance Alworth or play in a game-changing offense like Jerry Rice, but his inclusion on the NFL’s 100th Anniversary Team with those those two means that he is considered one…

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Keys to Trading Card Storage and Preservation

May 21, 2020October 24, 2020Terry Melia

The thrill of collecting trading cards is multi-faceted. You’re excited to land the cards, but now the trick is to preserve them, preferably in pristine condition. Having been around this great hobby for three decades, I’ve noticed a few things…

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Collecting While Stuck at Home | Card Collecting Virtually

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020Todd Tobias

In this new, limited blog series, “20 Ways to Collect While Stuck at Home,” we offer ideas for enjoying your collection at times when a standard hobby experience is not possible. Illness, financial constraints, or any number of factors might temporarily keep collectors from participating…

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Collecting While Stuck at Home | Write TTM Letters

April 29, 2020October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

In this new, limited blog series, “20 Ways to Collect While Stuck at Home,” we offer ideas for enjoying your collection at times when a standard hobby experience is not possible. Illness, financial constraints, or any number of factors might temporarily keep collectors from participating…

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