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  • Free Download: Card Grading & Shipping Checklist (PDF)

    Free Download: Card Grading & Shipping Checklist (PDF)

    Stop losing money on rejected submissions and damaged shipments. This checklist covers everything you need to prep cards for PSA,…

    12/7/2025
  • Is Grading Worth It? ROI by Card Type (Modern, Vintage, Sports)

    Is Grading Worth It? ROI by Card Type (Modern, Vintage, Sports)

    I’ve submitted nearly 3,000 cards to grading services. I track every submission in a spreadsheet—fees, expected grades, actual grades, sale…

    12/7/2025
  • Best Supplies for Grading Submissions (PSA/CGC/Beckett)

    After nearly 3,000 grading submissions, I’ve dialed in exactly what supplies work—and which ones waste money. This is what I…

    12/7/2025
  • Complete Guide to Collecting, Grading, Storage & Reselling (2025)

    I’ve graded nearly 3,000 cards with PSA, CGC, and Beckett. I’ve sold tens of thousands of cards on eBay. I…

    12/7/2025
  • Deals Sourcing: Card Shows, Lots, FB Groups & eBay Snipes (2025)

    Deals Sourcing: Card Shows, Lots, FB Groups & eBay Snipes (2025)

    I’ve bought cards everywhere—eBay auctions at 3am, sweaty card show floors, Facebook group deals gone wrong, and estate sale jackpots.…

    12/7/2025
  • PSA vs CGC vs Beckett: Fees, Turnaround, Resale Prices (2025)

    PSA vs CGC vs Beckett: Fees, Turnaround, Resale Prices (2025)

    I’ve submitted nearly 3,000 cards to PSA, CGC, and Beckett over the years. I’ve tracked every submission, every grade, every…

    12/7/2025
  • Pokémon Card Storage & Flip Guide: Set-Specific Tips for 2025

    Pokémon Card Storage & Flip Guide: Set-Specific Tips for 2025

    Pokémon is my bread and butter. I’ve graded hundreds of Pokémon cards—from Base Set Charizards to modern Alt Arts—and sold…

    12/7/2025
  • Reseller’s Bulk Storage & Workflow (5k–20k Cards)

    Reseller’s Bulk Storage & Workflow (5k–20k Cards)

    I manage over 10,000 cards as a one-man operation. No employees, no warehouse—just me, a spare room, and a system…

    12/7/2025
  • The Hard Lessons From Years of Reckless Card Spending

    I’ve spent over $100,000 on cards. Not bragging—just context for how badly you can mess up when you go deep…

    12/7/2025

Gallery

Snapshots of card storage setups and preservation tips from our community.

A box of playing cards adorned with intricate designs and symbols. The central focus is a large 'A' surrounded by circular emblems and geometric patterns. The design includes a combination of gold and violet hues, with various symbols often associated with superhero themes.
A person's hands holding four trading cards with colorful illustrations. The cards are being examined closely, and a game board featuring sections and text is visible in the background.
A collection of variously colored and themed playing card decks is neatly stacked against a wall in a corner of a room. Each deck has a unique design and branding, creating a vibrant and visually interesting mosaic. The setting includes a soft, beige-colored cushion resting on a wooden floor next to a curtain.
A small electronic card reader, featuring a keypad with numbers and function buttons. A card is inserted into the top slot, exposing its chip and indicating contactless functionality. The device has branded labels and a display screen.

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