Sports Cards
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Yappi
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Missed out on a number of Patrick Mahomes cards for a reasonable price. I wasn't sure if the market was going down from being flooded with all the various Mahomes cards or just a bottom during the offseason. Looks like it was the offseason bottom because his cards are taking off again.
I've been wanting to get a reasonably priced Rookie PSA 9 or 10, but thats still expensive.
Auggie
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Any takes here on comic books? Daughter moved into a new house and came across some interesting Marvel comic books, some older Daredevil stuff was the main focus. She took them to a couple places but condition was an issue. To me they look OK but I guess condition is even more important to these collectors than sports cards.
Yappi
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On the site that I flip the cards, I never buy expensive cards. I don't have alot of luck with them, I'm not real knowledgeable, and I'm afraid of condition issues.
So the other day, a guy had a very good sale on his cards. I usually like to buy only the top players who have finished their career or are already considered all-time greats (Jordan, LeBron, Tom Brady). He had several Jordan cards for cheap and they were issued from Upper Deck. These cards are straight from UD and don't have any condition issues, so they are a little easier to sell. I bought a couple and they sold quickly. He had a Jordan card for $60 that consistently sold quickly for a higher price. I really thought about buying it but shied away. Then he had a 20% of sale and that card was $48. I took the plunge which is far higher price than anything I've bought before.
I priced it at $90 as the "crown jewel" of my collection on that site. Three days later, I got an offer to buy the card for $66.50. A little less than I wanted to make but was more than happy to turn it over that quickly for an $18.50 profit. I know it's not that big of a deal but was still fun to have it work out so quickly. This is the card:
So the other day, a guy had a very good sale on his cards. I usually like to buy only the top players who have finished their career or are already considered all-time greats (Jordan, LeBron, Tom Brady). He had several Jordan cards for cheap and they were issued from Upper Deck. These cards are straight from UD and don't have any condition issues, so they are a little easier to sell. I bought a couple and they sold quickly. He had a Jordan card for $60 that consistently sold quickly for a higher price. I really thought about buying it but shied away. Then he had a 20% of sale and that card was $48. I took the plunge which is far higher price than anything I've bought before.
I priced it at $90 as the "crown jewel" of my collection on that site. Three days later, I got an offer to buy the card for $66.50. A little less than I wanted to make but was more than happy to turn it over that quickly for an $18.50 profit. I know it's not that big of a deal but was still fun to have it work out so quickly. This is the card:
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The Vicious, Multibillion-Dollar War Over Sports Trading Cards
The two firms atop the industry are exchanging accusations of anti-competitive practices as the wholesome hobby gets sucked into the antitrust wars.
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Yappi
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BBB warns collectors about pattern of complaints against trading card company
BBB warns collectors about pattern of complaints against trading card company
Sports memorabilia collectors have been complaining about a trading card company after waiting years for products to be delivered. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks to the BBB for details and tips.
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File that under the Fanatics propaganda war.BBB warns collectors about pattern of complaints against trading card company
BBB warns collectors about pattern of complaints against trading card company
Sports memorabilia collectors have been complaining about a trading card company after waiting years for products to be delivered. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks to the BBB for details and tips.
Panini Alleges Fanatics Induced NFLPA, WWE to Break Contracts
Panini alleges that Fanatics played a role in efforts by the NFLPA and WWE to terminate deals with the trading card company.
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Arbitrator Rules Panini Can Continue Selling NFLPA Products
Panini can continue to manufacture and sell NFLPA-licensed products after a decision handed down by arbitrator.
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2026 NFL deal ends for Panini. 2027 for basketball. Fanatics has the rights after that time period. Fanatics is trying to use any method possible to sabotage Panini. They tried to purchase the company for 5 billion is one rumor.
Panini wanted 6 billion and the deal went south. Then the aggressive tactics started. They didn't want Panini employees during negotiations to purchase. But, when the deal fell thru the went head hunting. They hired many Panini executives at a super pay rate. They also went out and purchased the printing company, I've heard
, where many cards were produced.Fanatics is a super aggressive company imo. Gordon Gekko comes to mind.
CasualFan24
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BBB warns collectors about pattern of complaints against trading card company
BBB warns collectors about pattern of complaints against trading card company
Sports memorabilia collectors have been complaining about a trading card company after waiting years for products to be delivered. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks to the BBB for details and tips.
I submitted a redemption on a Brian Robinson auto over a full year ago and still do not have my card. When I check the status, it says something along the lines of "processing" The initial estimate turnaround was 3 months when I submitted my claim on the card.File that under the Fanatics propaganda war.
Panini Alleges Fanatics Induced NFLPA, WWE to Break Contracts
Panini alleges that Fanatics played a role in efforts by the NFLPA and WWE to terminate deals with the trading card company.
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It's a multi billion dollar dollar industry.
Yappi
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Not much to update lately. Seems like this is the lull in sports card sales, at least for the site that I am on. You can see it here:
What I like about it is that I don't have to touch the cards. Since I only flip cards, I find low price cards, buy them, and raise the price. Usually, it is from people who are running sales to get rid of their cards and raise money for something else...new cards or maybe just some extra cash.
This month is particularly bad because they always have a Black Friday sale (actually it's a week long) and people know that it is coming so they stop buying for a couple of months. Most cards I buy are for $.10 and usually try to price them at $.30 to $.75. They start charging a monthly storage fee on any cards that are priced $.76+. That way, I can leave the cards on there forever and when they sell, it is usually at a pretty good premium.
If anyone wants to try this, just ask questions here. It is just a hobby for me. Instead of playing some gaming app, I waste my time doing this.
What I like about it is that I don't have to touch the cards. Since I only flip cards, I find low price cards, buy them, and raise the price. Usually, it is from people who are running sales to get rid of their cards and raise money for something else...new cards or maybe just some extra cash.
This month is particularly bad because they always have a Black Friday sale (actually it's a week long) and people know that it is coming so they stop buying for a couple of months. Most cards I buy are for $.10 and usually try to price them at $.30 to $.75. They start charging a monthly storage fee on any cards that are priced $.76+. That way, I can leave the cards on there forever and when they sell, it is usually at a pretty good premium.
If anyone wants to try this, just ask questions here. It is just a hobby for me. Instead of playing some gaming app, I waste my time doing this.
Yappi
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Here is an example of a card I just bought:
Got it for $.10 and marked it at $.38. My price is still the lowest on the site. There are 17 copies of this card on the site. It may take a day to sell or maybe 4 years. Not a big deal either way as long as it finally sells at some point.
2020 Panini Select - [Base] #220 - Club Level - Jerry Rice
Got it for $.10 and marked it at $.38. My price is still the lowest on the site. There are 17 copies of this card on the site. It may take a day to sell or maybe 4 years. Not a big deal either way as long as it finally sells at some point.
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Yappi
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Just sold this card for $32.58
This is money that I will not see for years as I just keep flipping more cards but it is pretty cool to make a sale like this. I bought it with other credit for $19.25 on 9/23/23. Most of the cards I flip I buy for .10 or less. When I get enough credit to buy a bigger card, I like to splurge on something and then cross my fingers that it sells quickly.
This is money that I will not see for years as I just keep flipping more cards but it is pretty cool to make a sale like this. I bought it with other credit for $19.25 on 9/23/23. Most of the cards I flip I buy for .10 or less. When I get enough credit to buy a bigger card, I like to splurge on something and then cross my fingers that it sells quickly.
Cedar_Point
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Who does everyone collect for person collection? I have a lot of cards i need to unload. Christmas kicked my butt this year. Dang kids
Mookie Betts flipping the bird.
Yappi
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I'm glad I'm not the only one. Not sure if this was on purpose by Topps but what a terrible picture unless they did it intentionally.
It's hard to tell, but he might actually have his index finger extended, too, but it looks like he's flipping someone off.