10 Amazing Ways to Decorate the Ultimate Sports-Themed Man Cave
By Ryan Cracknell
Transform any room into the ultimate sports-themed man cave with these 10 hand-picked items.
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10 Most Forged Celebrity and Historical Autographs
By Ryan Cracknell
Elvis Presley and The Beatles lead PSA/DNA’s list of the most forged entertainment and historical autographs. Get a full breakdown of the 10 most dangerous signatures in pop culture.
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Sports Card Collectors
By Ryan Cracknell
Start the new year off with collecting resolutions that will help you get more satisfaction from your collection. Follow these steps and you’re guaranteed to have a more focused, organized and enjoyable collection.
10 Simple Steps to a Better Sports Card Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to build a better sports card collection? Here are 10 easy ways to do it and have more fun collecting.
5 Easy Steps to an Organized Sports Card Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
There’s a good chance there’s at least one stack of cards sitting next to you as you read this. Follow these 5 simple steps to organize your collection and get rid of card clutter around the house.
7 Simple Tips for Avoiding Negative Feedback Selling on eBay
By Rob Bertrand
Reputation is vital when it comes to selling on eBay. Follow these 7 easy tips to avoid getting that dreaded negative feedback.
7 Simple Ways to Support Hockey Card Dealers During the 2012-13 NHL Season
By Ryan Cracknell
With hockey card dealers struggling through the shortened 2012-13 NHL season, here are 7 simple ways collectors can lend their support.
A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Sports Cards on COMC
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out how to sell you extra cards on COMC including tips on what to send in, packaging, pricing and more from the perspective of a new seller on the site.
Auction Search
By Jennifer Smeth
Looking for a great deal on the next big addition to your card collection? Simply use our eBay shopping search engine to find sports cards and trading cards auctions of your favorite player, product, and/or team. Using our advanced proprietary eBay search engine, you can quickly and easily create your own customized, most-watched eBay auction […]
Autograph Authentication for Sports Memorabilia Collectors
By Rob Bertrand
Learn how to get your sports memorabilia authenticated. This guide includes practical steps collectors can take, descriptions of industry tools, and things to watch out for and protect yourself against.
Autograph Collecting: Protecting Against Forgeries
By Paul Lesko
I am an avid Illini fan, and was lucky enough to live in Missouri in 2005 when Illinois played North Carolina in the NCAA Finals in St. Louis. Needles to say, I was swept up in the Illini fervor and wanted something to immortalize the time. After walking out of the Illini’s practice session, I […]
Baseball Card Values
By Rob Bertrand
Over the last 30 years baseball card values have skyrocketed beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, but baseball cards weren’t always regarded as the collectibles that they are today. Fifty years ago baseball cards were played with, flipped, thrown, and stuck in bicycle spokes. By the time the 1990’s arrived, people began to see baseball cards as […]
Best Ways to Invest in 1980s and Early 1990s Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Not all baseball cards from the 1980s and early 90s are worthless. Here are four places you can look for some excellent investment opportunities.
Buy the Right Trading Card Shipping Supplies and Save Money
By Rob Bertrand
If you sell or trade cards online, you’re going to need shipping supplies. Here’s a guide to all the essentials and tips on how you can save big.
Buying Sports Cards on eBay
By Brett Lewis
Understanding how to buy on eBay is perhaps the most important thing to building your dream sports card collection. EBay is the only legitimate and affordable forum for buying and selling cards, so if you don’t have an account, or if you have only one eBay account (find out how to create multiple eBay accounts […]
Card Grading: Finding the Right Company To Grade Your Sports Cards
By Brett Lewis
From BGS to PSA to SCG, we look at the best card grading company for each card in your collection. Although it’s tempting to get every card graded by the same company, that isn’t always the best route to take in terms of both short and long-term value.
Case Breaking ROI Report for Every 2012 Topps Baseball Product
By brentandbecca
Was 2012 a profitable year for case breakers? brentandbecca takes a detailed look at all 20 MLB products released by Topps in 2012 and breaks down the numbers.
Choosing the Right Trading Card Supplies
By Rob Bertrand
Learn about the most important trading card supplies to store and protect your collection. Includes a breakdown of key items, descriptions and buying guide.
Collecting Sports Cards on a Budget
By Brett Lewis
Unfortunately, most of us cant afford to rip a box a day. For the everyday collector there will inevitably be dry spells in which we can’t afford to buy packs, boxes, or singles. Here’s a few things you can do to pass the time when you can’t afford your favorite pass time: Organize Your Collection […]
Comprehensive Guide to Card Grading
By Rob Bertrand
Card grading can add value and peace of mind to your collection. Use our practical guide to get the most out of your submissions and pick the best company to grade your cards.
Comprehensive MLB Baseball Jersey Buying Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
In the market for a new baseball jersey? This detailed guide highlights the differences between many jersey styles that exist, what to watch for to avoid fakes and a handy shopping guide arranged by team.
Don’t Make the Same Mistakes I Did Buying Baseball Cards on Twitter
By Ryan Cracknell
Thinking of buying and trading cards on Twitter? Here are some tips to help make it safer for yourself and the person you’re dealing with.
Don’t Make These Mistakes Shipping Cards in the Mail
By Ryan Cracknell
There’s no exact science to mailing cards through the mail. That said, here are five mistakes that are easy to avoid and help make sure your customers and trading partners are happy with what they receive.
eBay Bucks – A Collector’s Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Want to earn money for buying the cards and collectibles? The eBay Bucks program rewards you for the things you’re already buying. Find out how to sign up and start saving with our practical eBay Bucks guide.
Estate Planning and Your Collection
By Rob Bertrand
When we die, our collections stay behind. Here are some simple, practical tips to help you plan in advance and make sure your collection ends up in the right hands. It will also make it easier on the loved ones you leave behind.
Get Your Collection Organized with Sports Card Software
By Rob Bertrand
Thinking about using sports card software to help organize your collection? We look at several options, giving an overview of what each has to offer as well as what they cost.
Group Breaks 101 – After the Break
By Cardboard Connection
With all of the packs opened, find out what to do next to make sure your group break runs smoothly. Includes practical advice on details like sorting, supplies and shipping.
Guide to Buying Card Sleeves Online and Protecting Your Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Learn how to protect your cards with our comprehensive guide to card sleeves. Includes descriptions of the most popular types of cards sleeves and an online buying guide to help you find good deals on your supplies.
Guide to Collecting Autographed Presidential Memorabilia
By Rob Bertrand
The autographed presidential memorabilia landscape is vast. It can also get expensive. Get some tips on how to get started collecting a collection that’s impressive and authentic.
Guide to Collecting Sports Stickers with / for Kids
By Trey Treutel
Collecting sports stickers with your kids combine fun, education and family time. They can also be a gateway into collecting sports cards. Find out about collecting stickers and their many benefits.
Hobby Boxes
By Jennifer Smeth
Guide to Collecting Hobby Boxes While many, if not all, of the base cards and low-level insert cards pulled from Hobby boxes will coincide with those found in Retail boxes, Hobby products boast a significantly higher ratio of special inserts on a per-box and per-case basis. These premium cards, commonly known as hits, include certified […]
How Should I Store My Sports Cards?
By Jennifer Smeth
Times have changed since the early days of sports card collecting when young collectors were more apt to stick their cards into the spokes of their bikes then into any sort of toploader or protective sleeves. Many a modern day collector cringes at the thought of such mistreatment of sports cards – especially vintage cards. […]
How to Be an eBay DSR Superstar Selling Sports Cards
By brentandbecca
Find out how you can easily improve your eBay DSR selling sports cards and become a Top-Rated Seller. Includes simple tips and practical advice.
How to Best Package Your Sports Card Singles
By Brett Lewis
Whether it be a top loader, magnet case, snap case or hinged box, painter’s tape offers the perfect amount of protection when it comes to sending sports cards through the mail, more importantly, it’s easy to remove and doesn’t leave behind residue.
How to Economically Ship Cards and Get 5-Star Feedback Selling on eBay
By The Cardboard Connection
Follow these easy tips to offer fast, safe and reasonably priced shipping selling sports cards on eBay. In return, your customers will be happy and leave five-star feedback ratings.
How to Frame a Jersey That You Are Proud to Display
By Rob Bertrand
Learn all about custom jersey frames with this handy guide. Find out how to frame a jersey on your own. We also tell you what to look for if you’re getting your jersey framed by a professional.
How to Get (Almost) Free Autographs Through the Mail
By Ryan Cracknell
Collect free autographs from your favorite players and teams through the mail with our handy guide. Includes detailed instructions, tips and links to mailing addresses for all teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL.
How to Get Free Cards Using No Purchase Necessary NPN Offers
By Trey Treutel
NPN, or No Purchase Necessary, is a virtually free shot at obtaining cards from products like Topps, Upper Deck, Panini and others. View our complete guide on how to get these free baseball, football, basketball, hockey and entertainment NPN cards.
How to Get High Quality Scans of your Sports Cards
By Brett Lewis
How to get a picture perfect scan of your sports cards when selling on websites like eBay and Sports Buy. “Swiffer” makes dust free scanning possible, in the process making your card more appealing to potential buyers.
How to Get the Most Out of Your 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Presales
By brentandbecca
Get an insider’s perspective on how to approach 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball presales. Our comprehensive guide includes practical advice on how to maximize potential profits and avoid common mistakes.
How to Insure Your Sports Card and Memorabilia Collection
By Rob Bertrand
Having the right insurance for your sports collection isn’t something a lot of people think about. Basic homeowners insurance often isn’t enough. Follow our guide to insure your collection properly.
How to Know You’re Buying Authentic Autographed Sports Memorabilia
By Rob Bertrand
It’s easy to fall victim to fake memorabilia when you’re shopping online. Know which companies are reputable and get tips on how to spot authentic autographed sports memorabilia.
How To Move and Set Up Your Man Cave
By Rob Bertrand
As a collector, one of the most daunting undertakings you can face is relocating your precious accumulation of cardboard and memorabilia treasures to a new address. While some of what is detailed below might seem rudimentary, it’s often the simple and obvious details that make the difference between a successful move and a painful headache. […]
How to Pick the Best Trading Card Pages for Your Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
Pages and albums are one of the best ways to store and display your collection. But cards come in different sizes. Use this handy guide to pick and buy the best trading card pages for your collection.
How to Predict Future Trading Card Sets Using Public Information
By Paul Lesko
Guessing new trading card sets and products can be fun. But there’s information available to the public that can make the search more reliable. In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko describes how to use trademarks and patents to get hints at new products.
How to Protect and Display Signed Mini-Helmets
By Trey Treutel
Mini-helmets are one of the best ways to collect autographed memorabilia. But how can you display them? This guide looks at various types of cases to help you show your mini-helmets proudly and protect them from possible damage.
How to Self- and Pre-Grade Your Sports Cards and Get the Best Results
By Rob Bertrand
Learn how to pre-grade your cards so that you can have a good idea of the official grade they’re likely to receive. Our practical guide gives you tips, tells you what to look for and lists the tools you’ll need.
How to Sell Sports Cards on eBay and Make More Money
By Rob Bertrand
Learn how to get started selling sports cards on eBay with our detailed guide. Includes a comprehensive breakdown of steps and practical advice.
How to Set Up a Sports Card Trading Blog
By Ryan Cracknell
Got a ton of extra sports cards cluttering up your house? Want to get trading but don’t have anyone nearby? Why not set up your own trading blog? Here are some practical tips on how you can set up, organize and promote a free trading site.
How to Spot Counterfeit 1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Kevin Ransom
Want to be sure the 1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey cards you’re buying are real? Here’s are some easy-to-follow tips to help you tell real cards from worthless fakes.
How to Survive Your First Live Auction and Not Waste Money
By Rob Bertrand
Now that you’ve conquered eBay, it’s time to master live auctions. Here’s a guide on how to prepare and what to look for as you get ready for your first sports memorabilia auction or estate sale.
How to Write an eBay Description That Sells
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the keys to making money on eBay is having a strong description. Follow these practical tips and see higher bids and more sales.
Organize Your Collection Easily with Sports Card Software
By Bob Swick
Tired of wasting time digging through piles of cards, only to find you’ve misplaced what your looking for? Find out how sports card software can make your collection organized and more enjoyable.
Picking the Best Baseball Display Cases to Protect Your Signed Balls
By Trey Treutel
Autographed baseballs are one of the most popular pieces of sports collectibles. Discover some of the most popular options for showcasing and displaying your prized pieces.
Protecting Yourself Against High-Dollar Memorabilia Fakes
By Paul Lesko
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko highlights a recent case where an attorney is taking legal action after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on fake trophy balls.
Retail Boxes Collecting Guide
By Jennifer Smeth
Sports cards and entertainment cards are very hard to find these days and prices are very high. Despite this surge in popularity and value, buying Retail boxes can still be the best deal for many casual collectors. The key, of course, is finding these boxes at MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) and not paying the […]
Sell Baseball Cards, Sports Cards, Trading Cards and Memorabilia
By Jennifer Smeth
Are you looking to sell your old baseball cards or an entire sports card collection for cash? Cardboard Connection has facilitated the sale of over a million dollars worth of sports cards and collectibles. We buy baseball cards, football cards, basketball cards, hockey cards, miscellaneous sports collectibles and sports memorabilia, as well as entertainment-related trading cards, […]
Selling Baseball Cards Online
By Rob Bertrand
One of the most important things to remember when selling your baseball cards is that you need to do your homework. If you do not then chances are you’re going to get ripped off, embarrass yourself by asking for an unrealistic amount of money for your baseball cards. One of the best tools available for […]
Sport Card Storage Tips: Magnet Cases
By Brett Lewis
When building a collection, without a doubt the most important thing is preservation. In the 90’s, the “screw case” was the king of cardboard preservation. In the year 2010, the Magnet Case has laid claim to the throne. At first the magnet case is a scary proposition, but it’s offers the best presentation and preservation […]
Sports and Entertainment Trading Card Distributors Guide
By Lisa Weatherall
An up-to-date distributors list to help you find where to go for your sports and entertainment trading cards needs.
Sports Card Box Breaking Dictionary
By Brett Lewis
From blaster boxes to rack packs, we explain some of the terminology used in the world of trading cards. In order to assist in the explanation, we enlisted the services of Cardboard Connection’s favorite rip-aholic Cornelius, who recently ripped his seventh case of 2010 Topps Unrivaled Football.
Sports Card Collector’s Guide to Mobile Apps
By Rob Bertrand
Take your collecting on the go with our comprehensive guide to mobile apps aimed at sports card and memorabilia collectors. Includes details and pricing on more than a dozen apps relevant to collectors.
Sports Card Software
By Rob Bertrand
There are a number of different software solutions that have been created exclusively to assist sports card collectors in managing their collections. At their core sports card software programs provide collectors with a streamlined and convenient method of staying on top of their collections, which can oftentimes grow to be extremely large. Basic features to […]
The National Sports Collectors Convention Survival Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Headed to the National? You’d better have a game plan. Here’s our survival guide to the biggest sports card and memorabilia show of the year.
Things You Need to Know About Selling at a Local Card Show
By Rob Bertrand
Want to sell at a local sports card show but don’t know where to start? This practical guide includes both helpful tips and a convenient list of supplies you’ll need to bring along.
Top 10 Most Forged Sports Memorabilia Signatures
By The Cardboard Connection
PSA/DNA has released their latest list of the most forged and dangerous sports autographs. The list includes such all-time legends as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle.
Top 10 Most Popular Political Autographs
By Rob Bertrand
While athletes and celebrities get a lot of the attention in the autograph world, political signatures are also popular. Here are 10 of the top autographs from the world of politics.
Top 5 Tips for New eBay Trading Card and Memorabilia Buyers
By Rob Bertrand
New to the hobby? Returning from a break? A lot has changed over the years. Here are easy 5 tips to get you started buying trading cards and memorabilia on eBay.
Translating the Authenticity of Memorabilia Cards
By Paul Lesko
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko looks at how increasingly vague disclaimers on the backs of memorabilia cards may be harming the hobby. He also offers suggestions on how this can be fixed.
Ultimate 2022 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sports Card & Memorabilia Shopping Deals Guide
By Cardboard Connection
Find the best Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday and Cyber Week sports card, memorabilia and entertainment collectibles sales, deals and discount promotions from across the web.
Use Social Media to Build and Enhance Your Trading Card Collection
By Rob Bertrand
Discover how social media can help you buy and sell cards as well as interact with collectors all over the world. Our guide includes practical tips and links to the most popular social media options available to sports card and memorabilia collectors.
Using Sports Card Price Guides to Find the Real Value of Your Collection
By Rob Bertrand
Determining the value of your sports card collection card be difficult if you don’t know where to start. This simple guide outlines many of the available tools and price guides available to collectors to help them find a realistic range for their cards.
What Are My Sports Cards Worth? Using eBay to Find the Value of Your Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to know what your sports cards are worth? eBay’s completed listings are a free and easy-to-use tool to get a solid estimate on what your collection is really worth. This easy-to-use tutorial walks you through how to do it in just a few simple steps.
What Case Breakers Need to Know About Early 2013 Topps Baseball Sets
By brentandbecca
What can case breakers expect from early 2013 Topps baseball card products? This in-depth guide includes a look at what’s new, what’s changed and what’s been dropped from products scheduled for release during the first half of the 2013 season.
What Everyone Should Know About Sports Card Presales
By brentandbecca
Pre-selling sports cards can be tricky. Learn some important tips on what to do and what to avoid with our comprehensive insider’s guide.
What to Do With All Those Extra Sports Card Commons
By Rob Bertrand
Mountains of unwanted sports card commons is a problem facing many collectors. Here are some simple, practical ways you can avoid a hoarding situation and free up space in your home.
Why You Need a Second eBay Account for Buying and Selling Sports Collectibles
By Jennifer Smeth
The vast majority of people aren’t aware of the fact that eBay allows you, as a user, to create multiple ebay accounts for any purpose you please. Don’t believe me? See for yourself here. There are only two qualifications to this rule. First each eBay account you create must have a unique username and email […]
Why Your Sports Cards from the Early 90s Are Worthless
By Ryan Cracknell
If you collected sports cards in the late-1980s and early-1990s and are looking to cash in, you’re bound to be disappointed. Plagued by massive print runs and speculation, most are not worth a ham sandwich, let alone your child’s college education.
