Tag: PSA grading
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Before we dive into Pokémon cards, it is worth remembering where it all started. Pokémon was not just a video game. It became a cultural wave that reshaped how people collect, trade, and value cardboard. The Origins of Pokémon Satoshi Tajiri grew up collecting insects. That childhood obsession with discovery and completing a set inspired…
Remember your first holo Charizard? Or tearing into a booster pack after school, hoping to find Pikachu staring back at you? For a growing number of adults in 2025, those moments are making a comeback in a big way. Across the U.S., Pokémon cards are flying off shelves, being professionally graded in record numbers, and…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Sells for $660,000: Women’s Sports Cards Are Exploding In a historic moment for the trading card world, a Caitlin Clark rookie card just sold for…
Trading cards have become a multimillion-dollar industry, with rare cards selling for record-breaking prices — including the Black Lotus from Magic: The Gathering, which set a $3 million record in 2024 in CGC Pristine 10 grade. But beneath the surface of the hobby, whispers of manipulation and grading bias have sparked discussions—and some controversy. In…
