In the quiet corners of thrift stores across America, countless treasures lay in wait. For Kentucky resident Christopher Kidney, his trip to Goodwill was not a mere errand but a fateful venture into a world of untapped baseball history. While others roamed the aisles seeking pre-loved jeans or perhaps a dusty novel, Kidney chanced upon…

In the unassuming aisles of a Goodwill store in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, where second-hand clothing jockeys for space with used paperbacks and chipped coffee mugs, a collector’s dream was about to unfold like a storybook surprise. Christopher Kidney, a local with an eye for treasures, wandered into the thrift store and emerged with a haul that…

Sports collecting has taken on a life of its own, echoing a stadium roar far beyond the once-dominant trading card craze. What began as a pandemic-fueled resurgence of a childhood hobby has flipped and evolved, transforming into an all-encompassing passion that is sweeping across basements and boardrooms alike. Yes, the pandemic locked us away in…

Once catalogued under enthusiastic pack rippers and rookie chasers, the traditional world of sports card collecting has undergone a sizable metamorphosis. Rather than confining itself to static cardboard representations of athletic prowess, the fascination around sports memorabilia has expanded its horizons in 2025. It now celebrates artifacts like signed jerseys, time-worn bats, and legendary game-used…

NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen has eloquently pivoted from his storied career on the court to explore a realm where the swoosh-swish sound of netted baskets is replaced by the crisp clap of trading cards being shuffled. In a head-turning move celebrated as much for its rarity as its significance, Allen has joined the…

In a move that has surprised and delighted fans of the trading-card community, NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen, known for his impeccable three-point shooting and game-winning prowess, has decided to lace up his sneakers and step into a markedly different court—collecting trading cards. Not his own mind you, but a rather rare and exquisite…

In the heart of San Antonio, where passion meets pastime, Boomtown Sports Cards and Pokéshop is facing a supply chain predicament that’s as unwanted as a dust bunny in a pack of pristine trading cards. The store, a beloved haven for collectors and hobbyists, is bracing itself for an unavoidable price hike, much to the…

Under the soaring sun of San Antonio, where history molds the backdrop and the Alamo stands as a sentinel of resilience, lies a small treasure trove named Boomtown Sports Cards and Pokéshop. This haven is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts who find joy in the cardboard likenesses of beloved sports figures and the enchanting world…

In a move sure to have collectors reaching for their wallets, Panini America has upped the ante in the lucrative world of sports memorabilia by enlisting the potential-filled arms of University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning. This multi-year, exclusive partnership marks Manning’s official foray into the memorabilia market, expanding on an already profitable trading-card collaboration.…

Remember that feeling when you stumbled upon the treasure trove of your older relative’s prized collectibles? Diving into antiquated baseball cards, dust-covered comic books, and the sacred autograph of a player whose name has since drifted into obscurity. For some, this itch never leaves, and what could be more exciting in that world than a…