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Topps has dated a busy run of baseball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, UFC, Marvel, and Star Wars releases for August 5–14, with all calendar dates still subject to change.
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The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention runs through August 2 near Chicago, with official trade nights scheduled on three evenings.
Read article · 4 min read →Five temporary stores opening July 31 will use facial recognition for most visitors to enforce one entry and one ticket per person each day.
Read article · 4 min read →A high-profile box break produced five Michael Jordan rookie-era cards—but grading, condition, and the difference between the #57 card and the sticker will determine what they are actually worth.
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Read article · 3 min read →Active listings show seller expectations. Completed sales show what buyers actually paid. Knowing the difference prevents costly valuation mistakes.
Read article · 5 min read →The grading fee is only one part of the investment. Shipping, insurance, supplies, and selling fees can decide whether the submission was profitable.
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