My thoughts on PSA’s acquisition of SGC – It’s about innovation

In the telecom industry, there's this concept called "flanker brands". Verizon has Visible, AT&T has Cricket Wireless and T-Mobile has Metro. The purpose of these flanker brands is to innovate…

What is ‘Wax’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary

When card collectors say "wax", they're referring to sealed packs of cards. ("Junk wax" is another common term, but the meaning is different than "wax". See definition: What is junk…

What are ‘Refractors’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary

Refractor sports cards are a type of sports trading card that features a special reflective finish that gives the cards a shiny and sometimes colorful, rainbow-like appearance. Refractor cards are…

The best sports card shops in San Diego, period.

San Diegans are lucky to have a number of really fantastic sports card shops within the broader San Diego County district. Better known in the card collecting hobby as "Local…

Card Grading Companies: A Comprehensive Guide To The Top 10

You have many card grading companies to consider when getting your sports cards graded. Each has their unique pros and cons, but amongst the dozen or so legitimate card grading…

What is ‘Junk Wax’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary

What are junk wax sports cards? Junk wax sports cards refer to a large volume of sports trading cards, particularly from baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, that were produced between…