Sports Cards Explained

02/28/2025

The ugly reality of buying retail cards.

In my latest email I provided some thoughts on the new 2024-25 NBA Hoops Basketball set. I also shared some of the hits (and misses!) If you want to start receiving my weekly emails on all things sports cards, join the email list.

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02/28/2025

New article! Ever wondered what it means when your cards are bent? Let's jump into the world of bowed sports cards.

https://www.sportscardsexplained.com/blog/sports-cards-bent-bowed-psa

11/10/2024

FREE RESOURCE: Topps NBA + NFL Explained. A 10-page PDF explaining all things Topps Basketball and Football.

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Sports Cards Explained breaks down the complex world of modern sports cards, providing clarity, assurance, and the answers to all your sports card questions. Welcome to sports cards for dummies!

10/24/2024

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the Topps NBA + NFL Explained guide. A slim, but juicy, 10-pager on all things Topps Basketball and Football.

The hobby has changed. Get the low down on the latest developments.

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All things Topps basketball and football.

07/03/2024

PSA’s statement regarding the PSA-branded vending machine in Vegas. Apparently this is a third-party repack business.

07/03/2024

Ever wondered what a $100m sports card collection looks like?

Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick owns perhaps the world's greatest card collection

06/26/2024

Which card would you rather own for $43,200?

The 2009 Jayson Tatum Player-Worn NT RPA /99 PSA 10 or Magic Johnson Game-Used Flawless Logoman Auto 1/1?

Both of these cards sold just four days ago. Which one you taking?

Via SlabStox.

06/23/2024

When’s the last time you bought a pack of sports cards?!

06/23/2024

For decades, the official Jordan rookie card has been the 1986 Fleer. But, a recent sale last month of the 1984-85 Star #101 card, graded PSA 9, sold for a record $925,000.

Some are saying this is now the official rookie card. Do you agree or disagree?

06/21/2024

Next email is going out on tomorrow!
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In case you didn't get the news, the new version of the Playbook is now LIVE. More updates, more graphics, and NFL FOOTBALL is covered.

A email series dedicated to my sports card musings. I’ll be bringing you the latest news, the juiciest insights, and maybe even a few insider secrets (shh, don't tell anyone).

06/21/2024

This 2023 Panini Prizm White Sparkle #339 C.J. Stroud Rookie Card - PSA GEM MT 10.

Final Sale Price: $14,641 (Sold by Goldin)

The White Sparkle parallel. Confused about parallels? Grab the playbook and get the low down on base, parallels, inserts, and RPAs : https://bit.ly/3XuWMc7

06/12/2024

ATTN: Football lovers, this one is for you! We have refreshed and updated the Sports Card Explained PLAYBOOK (2.0) to include all things NFL.

We also made some other updates:

- Less words!

- Fresh and updated images & graphics

- A new section on card booklets

- The highly-subjective grade value scale

- A complete list of Panini NFL card sets (old and current)

If you're still waiting on the sidelines: what are you waiting for?! Grab the playbook here:

Welcome to the world of modern sports cards! The Sports Cards Explained Playbook is your digital guide that will help you unlock the knowledge and confidence needed to identify, buy, and collect modern sports cards. This visual guide will provide you detailed and clear explanations on sports card ba...