#trading-cards

#trading-cards

An "aftermarket" signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale via Goldin Auctions for $2.7 million. According to the auction house, it's a record paid for a card with an "aftermarket" signature. "Aftermarket" signed cards are autographed outside the chain of card production; physically autographed cards are either hard signed directly onto the surface, signed onto a hologram sticker which is later placed onto the card's surface, or embedded as cut signatures -- autographs cut from documents such as checks.

Building a Pokemon card collection doesn't have to drain your wallet and right now might be the perfect time to jump in: The trading card craze has sparked fresh enthusiasm across all generations, from kids discovering these iconic creatures for the first time to adults rekindling their childhood passion. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Day is wrapping up today, and there's a standout offer that everyone can grab, Prime member or not: this assorted lot of 50 Pokemon cards has dropped to just $5,

Gaming culture has always thrived on passion, dedication, and community. Whether it's trading cards, retro consoles, or competitive tournaments, the energy that fuels this space comes from people who live and breathe the hobby. Now, XPstore is elevating that culture even further through a groundbreaking partnership with Jabaroma. Together, they're delivering a message that's simple, playful, and unforgettable: smell as good as your cards look.

The CardMill sorting device will automatically sort piles of up to 300 cards at a time, while logging them in a new web-based portal for access whenever needed. The device can be programmed to sort cards by set, by color, by type, by the alphabet, and more, according to CardMill's official website.

Topps Premier League 2025/26 Trading Cards will hit the shelves in the UK on August 7 and will feature players from every club in their new kits.

Some fans even purchase over 100 copies of the same album to collect every photo card produced for that release, humorously calling this practice 'collecting Dragon Balls,' referencing the Japanese manga where collecting all seven Dragon Balls summons a dragon capable of granting any wish.

Pope Leo XIV's trading card set achieved record-breaking sales, outpacing notable figures like LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, selling 133,535 units within a limited time.