RELEASES
A Breakdown Of 2022 Panini Contenders Football
A preview of the 2022 Panini Contenders Football release, set for a March 15th 2023…
Panini Flawless Basketball ‘21-22 Is Literally A Gem Of A Release, But Is It Worth It?
A preview of the ultra high-end 2021-22 Panini Flawless Basketball release, set to drop on March 15th. Here’s what you need to know….
2023 Topps World Baseball Classic Global Stars: Bring Home The Excitement Of The WBC Home, In Card Form
A look at the 2023 Topps World Baseball Classic release, which dropped on March 10th in conjunction with the WBC….
A Guide To The Marvel 2022 Fleer Ultra Avengers Release
What you need to know about the 2022 Fleer Ultra Avengers release, a comeback from previous Ultra Marvel sets….
INVESTING
What You Need To Know About Clean Sweep Auctions
Everything you need to know about Clean Sweet Auctions and getting started at this popular auction house selling sports cards….
A List Of Every 1st Bowman Card In 2022 Bowman Draft [Updated 3/19/23]
We present a list of the 104 players who have 1st Bowman cards in the 2022 Bowman Draft release. …
Deciding When To Grade A 1/1 Sports Card Is More Complicated Than It Seems – Here’s Why
Grading a 1/1 sports card is not as cut and dry as it seems. Here are some pros and cons about grading super rare cards….
A Breakdown Of 2022 Panini Contenders Football
A preview of the 2022 Panini Contenders Football release, set for a March 15th 2023…
GRADING
Sports Card Grading Trends In February 2023
A monthly look at the latest grading trends in the hobby. …
January 2023 Card Grading Trends: Baseball Up, TGC Dives And SGC Continues To Be A Tough On Grading
A comprehensive look at what happened in the sports card grading industry in January 2023….
Pokemon Soars, Basketball And Football Lag: December 2022 Grading Card Trends
The continued strength of Pokemon surprises while basketball and football show weakness. Check out the comprehensive breakdown of grading card trends. …
Mike D’s PSA Sub Review: An Experimentation With Grading Topps Archives & Modern Minor League Cards
As 2022 came to a close, I got one more holiday gift…my recent submission to PSA popped and I had grades! I thought I’d share what I subbed and why, the grades I received, and my thoughts on the process with my Cardlines friends. Some thoughts on PSA submissions Submitting cards to be graded by……
BUY & SELL
What Sports Card Auctions Should Be on Your Radar For March 2023
A rundown of the top March sports cards auctions and whats up for sale that would appeal to mid-range collectors and those who are seeking museum pieces….
An Essential Guide To Buying Walmart Sports Cards
Buying sports cards at Walmart can be stressful. Here are some helpful tips to get in and out without leaving empty handed….
An Essential Guide To Buying Target Sports Cards
The important things you need to keep in mind when buying Target sports cards and shopping online on Target for cards….
eBay Standard Envelope Spells Savings On Sports Cards [Updated 2023]
The new eBay standard envelope service makes it more cost-effective to sell low-end sports cards. It even includes tracking. …
BASICS
Topps To Give Retrofractor Cards To Players Without Bowman 1st Cards
Taking a look at Topps new idea teased at the latest Industry Conference – retrofractors….
Major Topps Industry Conference News: The Good, The Bad, And The Weird
Fewer redemptions, Frozen Fractors, fewer releases, Tom Brady and retrofractors are all part of the good, bad and the weird …
2023 Topps Golden Mirror SSPs Ditch the Numeric Code For Clearer Way To Identify SSPs
With Topps 2023 Series 1, there is a a brand new, much better way to tell if the card you are looking at is an SSP. …
The Ultimate Guide To Panini Marvels Inserts
A look at the popular Marvels insert franchise, produced by Panini. What are they and a guide to some of the best Marvels inserts….