Collecting
10 articles
Building a Graded Set Registry: How to Complete Sets in Slabs
Learn how PSA and BGS set registries work, strategies for completing graded sets, competitive set building, and tips for registry rankings.
How to Insure Your Card Collection: Coverage, Documentation, and Valuation
Learn how to protect your card collection with insurance. Covers homeowner's policy limits, specialty providers, documentation, and valuation methods.
Card Grading as Investment: Long-Term Strategy for Collectors
Explore the investment thesis for graded cards with historical returns, portfolio diversification, population report analysis, risks, and comparisons to other assets.
Preparing for a Card Show: What to Grade, Bring, and Sell
Get ready for your next card show with tips on what to grade beforehand, display setup, pricing strategy, show etiquette, and selling in person vs online.
Card Grading and Taxes: What Collectors Need to Know About Capital Gains
Understand IRS rules for trading card sales including the 28% collectibles tax rate, 1099-K thresholds, cost basis tracking, and deducting grading costs.
I Found My Old Pokemon Cards: A Collector's Guide to What to Do Next
Found old Pokemon cards in your closet? Learn how to assess their value, handle them safely, identify rare cards, and decide whether to grade or enjoy them.
How to Store and Display Graded Cards: Protection and Preservation
Best practices for storing and displaying graded cards: slab storage solutions, UV protection, climate control, insurance, and travel tips.
A Parent's Guide to Trading Card Grading: What Your Kid's Cards Are Actually Worth
Understand your kid's card collecting hobby. Learn which cards have real value, how grading works in simple terms, and how to teach responsible collecting.
How to Sell Graded Cards on eBay: Listing Tips and Pricing Strategy
Master selling graded cards on eBay with listing optimization, photo tips, pricing strategy using sold comps, and safe shipping methods for slabs.
Selling Graded Cards on Whatnot: Tips for Live Auction Success
Learn to sell graded cards on Whatnot's live auction platform. Covers seller setup, which cards sell best live, pricing strategy, audience building, and shipping.