Fernando Tatis Jr. and his top 3 rookie cards
Manny Machado might have gotten the early headlines but top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is in the spotlight now.
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Serena Williams and her top 3 rookie cards
With news in 2022 of Serena Williams, arguably one of the greatest to have played tennis, retiring, her rookie cards could see an increase in value.
Giving Topps Stadium Club Baseball Some More Respect in PSA Magazine
When the Topps Stadium Club Baseball Set was released some three decades ago, we considered it a higher end set with its premium photography and design. But somewhere along the way, it just wasn’t valued… Read More »Giving Topps Stadium Club Baseball Some More Respect in PSA Magazine
Luka Doncic and his top 3 rookie cards
Widely considered to be the NBA Rookie of the Year leading candidate this season, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is having a tremendous rookie season.
2021 Panini Prizm Football Manga hits for sale
One of the newest inserts for the 2021 Panini Prizm Football set is the Manga cards featuring some of the top NFL players in Manga-style cartoon.
Hits from 2021-22 National Treasures Basketball for sale
For high-end basketball card collectors, this is the set that you’ve probably been waiting for (maybe other than Panini Flawless).
Jalen Green and his top 3 rookie cards
Before being selected by the Houston Rockets as the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, Green was already drawing attention to himself as a star player at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California.
Error cards listed for sale worth thousands
You would think a printing error on a sports card would decrease its value, but the so-called error card in the hobby can actually be worth many thousands.
Allen Iverson and his best basketball cards
We’re giving him a big shout out to Allen Iverson who was incredible in his prime, leading the league in scoring four times and steals three times. Oh and he also led the league in minutes per game five times.
50 Most Popular Graded Michael Jordan Basketball Cards
With the resurgence of the hobby, there’s no doubt one of the most important sports cards culturally is the 1986 Michael Jordan Fleer Basketball rookie card.
Did these short prints save the 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball set?
Baseball card collectors can rip packs from 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball hoping to hit short print rookie cards of Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., and Spencer Torkleson – a la Ronald Acuna Jr. bat down rookie cards from the 2018 Topps Series 2 Baseball set.
Kirill Kaprizov and his SP Authentic Future Watch Rookie Cards
It’s the summer of 2022, but hockey card collectors can now rejoice because the 2020-21 SP Authentic hockey card set has finally been released. And one of the big chases in this set is undoubtedly the rookie of the year (Calder Memorial recipient) in 2021 Kirill Kaprizov.
Lebron James Triple Logoman Basketball Card Sells for $2.4 Million Dollars
After all the hype behind the Lebron James Triple Logoman card from the 2020-21 Panini Flawless set (graded PSA Authentic), the one-of-one card sold for a cool $2.4M dollars (including the buyer’s premium).
Bad buys and other ‘dead wrong’ hobby mistakes
The hobby sure looks different in 2022 with almost every conceivable market from stocks and bonds to NFTs and sports cards all significantly down.
2021 Panini Prizm Football Color Blast Inserts listed for sale
The hit that’s getting the most attention from the 2021 Panini Prizm Football set is the Manga hits. But a close second is the Color Blast inserts.
Michael Jordan and Lebron James dual autograph sports cards listed for sale
The debate on who the actual NBA basketball GOAT player will for the foreseeable future continue between Michael Jordan and Lebron James.
F1 Topps Chrome Superfractor Sports Cards for sale
Admittedly, we’re not as knowledgable in the F1 sports cards space but the momentum for F1 sports cards in general in undeniable.
The Best of 2021-22 Basketball Kaboom Insert Cards
The long-awaited Kaboom inserts from the 2021-22 Crown Royale Basketball set are being pulled with some major hits posted for sale.
The Best of Panini One and One Downtown Basketball Cards
The Panini One and One set offers its Downtown inserts (case hits) featuring artistic renditions of some of the best players in the game with iconic images of their hometown team serving as the background.
Is investing in graded base sports cards fool’s gold?
So after waiting almost 1.5 years for my Luis Robert base Topps Chrome rookie baseball card to come back from PSA (submitted in Dec. 2020), I finally got it back.
Hits from 2022 Bowman Baseball set listed for sale
Other than the release of the Topps Series 1 flagship baseball set, 2022 Bowman Baseball might be the next early release that many baseball card collectors most look forward to.
Spencer Torkelson and his top 3 rookie cards
As the Detroit Tigers’ number one prospect, Spencer Torkelson is looking to make an impact in the 2022 MLB season.
Julio Rodriguez and his top 3 rookie cards
If you still believe in his talent as a top prospect with a very good eye and feel of the strike zone, then there might be a good buying opportunity for Rodriguez rookie cards.
Bobby Witt Jr. and his top 3 rookie cards
Starting off the 2022 MLB season as the favorite to win American League Rookie of the Year honors, there are certainly high expectations for Bobby Witt Jr.
Jordan Poole and his top 3 rookie cards
What a delightful surprise Jordan Poole has been for the Golden State Warriors with high praise from teammate Stephen Curry and even opponents like Damian Lillard.
Some underrated baseball rookie cards worth checking out
If you missed our podcast episode on Cards To The Moon where we invited Scottie B. Cards to talk about the best active MLB players with the highest career average WAR stat, we discussed which baseball rookie cards might be a good buy.
Why I traded my Shohei Ohtani rookie autograph for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rookie card (2022)
In this 2022 season, the question is can Ohtani have another MVP season? It’s a possibility. But for his prices to make another spike up would mean he would have to stay healthy again another full year plus improve upon his numbers from last season. That’s a tall order.
Darius Garland and his top 3 rookie cards
Darius Garland was selected as the fifth pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2019 NBA draft.
Ja’Marr Chase and his top 3 rookie cards
Ja’Marr Chase was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals fifth overall in the 2021 NFL draft. And in his rookie season, he’s already been honoured with some impressive accolades.
Joe Burrow rookie cards sell high or going to the moon?
We didn’t think this was really possible but Joe Burrow keeps on proving his critics wrong as he leads the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl.
How much will Tom Brady rookie cards go up with his retirement news?
With news of his retirement after 22 seasons playing in the NFL, and winning seven Super Bowl rings, the question for collectors in the hobby is how much more can Tom Brady football cards increase in value?
Hits from 2020-21 Panini Flawless Basketball for sale
Seeing some of the bangers that are coming out of the highly anticipated, long-delayed, super high-end set of 2020-21 Panini Flawless Basketball, it seems to be well worth the wait.
Cooper Kupp and his top 3 rookie cards
Cooper Kupp had quite the 2021 season capturing the triple crown by leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. That’s 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, 16 receiving touchdowns to be exact, making… Read More »Cooper Kupp and his top 3 rookie cards
Is this Wander Franco’s true flagship rookie card?
If you checked out this Blowout Cards Forum, there’s some intense debate on which is considered Wander Franco’s true flagship rookie card.
Hits from 2021-22 NBA Hoops with 2021 Rookies in Pro Uniform
The pandemic delayed the release of several basketball card products, which made collectors wait for sports cards featuring the 2021 NBA Draft Class in their respective pro uniforms.
Hottest Marvel PMG Trading Cards Currently on the Market
It looks like Marvel PMG trading cards are having their day with plenty of graded ones now up on eBay.
2022 Hobby Predictions, Goals from Cards To The Moon podcast hosts
Here’s the full transcript from our unaired episode recorded January 2022 due to bad audio. You can listen to our podcast Cards To The Moon produced by fivecardguys with new episodes every Tuesday at fivecardguys.com/podcast
Scottie Barnes and his top 3 rookie cards
The Toronto Raptors selected Scottie Barnes as the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. He quickly proved himself as a worthy pick by becoming the second rookie in 25 years to record 100 points in his first six games in Raptors franchise history.
Prices of Lewis Hamilton sports cards after 2021 F1 final race
After the controversial F1 race in Abu Dhabi to cap of the 2021 season that saw Max Verstappen break the tie and capture the championship, will Lewis Hamilton sports cards see any kind of dip?
Pick One: Luka Doncic Select Silver Concourse vs. Select Base Courtside
Here’s a “Pick One” debate we had in Episode 27 of our podcast Cards To The Moon featuring two Luka Doncic basketball rookie cards. Both are short-printed but one is going for a little less… Read More »Pick One: Luka Doncic Select Silver Concourse vs. Select Base Courtside
Evan Mobley and his top 3 rookie cards
Evan Mobley, the Cleveland Cavaliers rookie, is a dangerous player who has been impressive this season helping his team off to a strong start. He has also moved up as a strong candidate to win Rookie of the Year honours for the 2021-22 season.
Hits from Lebron James Space Jam New Legacy
The chase for the highly coveted Lebron James autograph card in the Space Jam New Legacy blaster boxes is on.
Cade Cunningham and his top 3 rookie cards
Heralded as one of the best players to enter the NBA Draft in 2021, Cunningham was the first overall pick by the Detroit Pistons.
GIVEAWAY: Lamelo Ball Draft Class 2020 Card
Because we’re marking a small milestone with our 10th episode of Cards To The Moon this week, we want to do a small giveaway of a LaMelo Ball Panini Contenders Draft Class 2020 Card along with a random lot from the Contenders set (pictured above).
Best of Panini Court Kings Blank Slate sports cards for sale
One of the most simple yet beautiful subsets from any basketball card release is Blank Slate within Panini Court Kings hobby boxes.
Naomi Osaka and her top 3 rookie cards
Despite an early exit from the Olympics in Tokyo, Naomi Osaka still has growing potential to elevate her tennis game even further.
PODCAST: Why no hobby love for these sports cards?
In Episode 5 of the Cards To The Moon podcast, co-hosts Clark, Hyung, and John wonder why there’s no hobby love for certain sports cards or sets – and feel it might actually make a good early investment now since not a lot of collectors are into them.
Jadon Sancho and his top 3 rookie cards
Jadon Sancho, the young soccer talent who plays for the England national team, is in the headlines these days with his pending transfer to the historic Manchester United soccer club.
Listen to New Sports Card Podcast “Cards To The Moon”
If you’re looking for a sports card podcast that nerds out on issues concerning the hobby, then “Cards To The Moon” is for you!
Hits on Sale From 2021 UFC Panini Prizm Debut Set
The 2021 Panini Prizm boxes were highly anticipated by many collectors as it was the debut set featuring some iconic athletes in the world of MMA.
Is Topps Project70 Better Than Topps Project 2020?
For those who bought and collected any artist baseball card renditions of the Topps Project 2020, this new release of the Topps Project70 will definitely look familiar to you.
Topps X Trevor Lawrence autograph cards listed for sale
As the consensus number one pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence rookie cards will be (if not already) a popular chase for card collectors.
Hits from 2020 National Treasures Football Card Set Listed for Sale
The National Treasures Football Card set is another highly anticipated high-end football card set released in April 2021, and the hits are already listed for sale on eBay. There are some 1/1 rookie patch autograph… Read More »Hits from 2020 National Treasures Football Card Set Listed for Sale
Rickey Henderson and his top 3 rookie cards
Known as one of the greatest leadoff hitters to play professional baseball, Rickey Henderson probably deserves more accoladed than he actually receives.
Jalen Hurts and his top 3 rookie cards
Is Jalen Hurts the QB for the Philadelphia Eagles for the foreseeable future or will he be on a short leash?
Hits from 2020-21 Panini Prizm Basketball Card Set
The highly anticipated basketball card release has arrived, which is of course the 2020-21 Panini Prizm basketball card set.
Erling Haaland and his top 3 rookie cards
Nicknamed “The Terminator”, Erling Haaland is the next young hot soccer superstar player everyone in the game seems to be talking about. Here’s his top rookie cards.
Randy Arozarena and his top 3 rookie cards
For those who believe Randy Arozarena can continue his success, here are some of his best rookie cards from Arozarena who was a former St. Louis Cardinals prospect.
Jarred Kelenic and his top 3 rookie cards
The future of the Seattle Mariners looks bright with top 2021 MLB prospect Jarred Kelenic in the lineup. In most top prospect lists to begin the 2021 season, Kelenic easily lands in the top 5.
Good Alternatives to Lebron James Topps Chrome Rookie Cards
It seems the list price of the Lebron James Topps Chrome rookie cards (PSA 10 in particular) is setting a new baseline every month (or even week)!
If Wayne Gretzky O-Pee-Chee are too much, how about 2nd year sports cards?
So what are the alternatives to investing other than the highly sought after rookie cards? How about their second-year cards?
Is the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle that sold for $5.2M undervalued?
Don’t get us wrong – $5.2 million is a big number. In fact, it’s a record-breaking number for the most expensive baseball card sold to date, which now belongs to the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card in PSA 9 mint condition.
Can’t wait for Trevor Lawrence football cards?
Trevor Lawrence is the consensus number one pick heading into the 2021 NFL Draft and it will be one of the most sought after chase card when Panini Prizm releases his rookie card.
Spending big bucks to crack open Graded Wax Packs?
Most of the graded cards out in the sports card market will be your typical singles slabbed to keep the piece of cardboard in good condition as well as to increase its value. But there are some that grade whole wax packs of sports cards.
Tyrese Haliburton and his top 3 rookie cards
Lamelo Ball might be the frontrunner in the 2021 Rookie of the Year race, but Tyrese Haliburton of the Sacramento Kings is turning heads too.
DK Metcalf and his top 3 rookie cards
What a 2020 season for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf as he and his QB Russell Wilson have made a real connection, leading to great success on the field.
Drew Brees and his top 3 rookie cards
With Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints nearing the end of his career, he should be in the same conversation to be a Hall of Famer as his contemporaries like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
Nick Chubb and his top 3 rookie cards
It hasn’t been since 2002 that the Cleveland Browns made the playoffs, but thanks in part to Nick Chubb and his QB Baker Mayfield, the Browns now have a taste of the post-season.
Tiger Woods and his top 3 rookie cards
If you’re on the lookout for some Tiger Woods rookie cards, here’s our favorite 3 to invest in. Already considered the GOAT to many golf enthusiasts, many of his cards will already be at a premium.
What’s in Your Ultimate Top 5 Sports Card Christmas Wish List?
With more collectors coming into the game, we thought we’d see which sports cards are on everyone’s Christmas wish list. What is your ultimate top 5?
James Wiseman and his top 3 rookie cards
There will be big expectations for James Wiseman right from the beginning as starting centre of the Golden State Warriors.
Obi Toppin and his top 3 rookie cards
Being drafted by the New York Knicks certainly doesn’t hurt Obi Toppin’s profile as he attempts to prove he’s worthy of Rookie of the Year honors in 2021.
Talen Horton-Tucker and his top 3 rookie cards
A pre-season star for the Los Angeles Lakers with a glowing endorsement from no other than the King Lebron James, Talen Horton-Tucker is turning heads.
Chase Claypool and his top 3 rookie cards
As a rookie wide receiver, Chase Claypool of the Pittsburgh Steelers with double digit touchdowns in his first year in the NFL is quite an impressive feat.
Hits from new Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Set
New to the familiar and quirky Allen & Ginter Baseball Set is the addition of a chrome finish on the cards.
‘Timeless Moments’ captured in Panini One and One basketball cards
From the Panini One and One set comes an interesting subset called Timeless Moments, which captures iconic moments in the NBA.
Returning to the hobby? Here are some tips on Investing in Sports Cards
With many collectors returning to the hobby they first left as a child, so is the hope of making a profit in flipping sports cards.
50 Most Popular Graded Kobe Bryant Basketball Cards
There’s Michael Jordan and there’s Lebron James. But in the conversation of having one of the biggest impacts on the game has to be Kobe Bryant.
50 Most Popular Graded Lebron James Basketball Cards
To gauge some of the hottest Lebron James Basketball Cards in the market, one useful metric is to see how many watchers there are on a particular eBay item.
Ken Griffey Jr. and his top 3 rookie cards
One of the most iconic modern day baseball cards is arguably the Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie card. But he has other rookie cards worth taking a look.
Hits from 2019-20 Panini One and One Basketball Set
The inaugural set of 2019-20 Panini One and One Basketball has some big time hits.
Alexis Lafreniere and his top 3 rookie cards
As the number one overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Alexis Lafreniere will have high expectations to perform both for New York Rangers fans and hockey card collectors. The buzz is already high with… Read More »Alexis Lafreniere and his top 3 rookie cards
LaMelo Ball and his top 3 rookie cards
While he didn’t go number one in the 2020 NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball still got drafted in the top 3 by the Charlotte Hornets and still has big upside.
Anthony Edwards and his top 3 rookie cards
Selected first overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards will be playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Chris Paul and his top 3 rookie cards
Chris Paul, the veteran point guard, is still in search of a championship ring, but when all is said and done, his career stats should get him into the Hall.
Dalvin Cook and his top 3 rookie cards
With Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook on track in 2020 to post career highs and arguably considered the best RB in this pandemic season, it’s no surprise collectors are looking for Cook rookie cards.
Open 1986 Fleer Basketball Wax Box or Hold for Long-term Investment?
This is a question for the super high-end collectors out there who can afford to buy a wrapped wax box of 1986 Fleer Basketball: Do you buy a box and chase Michael Jordan rookie cards… Read More »Open 1986 Fleer Basketball Wax Box or Hold for Long-term Investment?
Justin Jefferson and his top 3 rookie cards
While quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, and Tua Tagovailoa might be getting the majority of the attention when discussing Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is beginning to get noticed.
How much is this Patrick Mahomes Super Card Collection Worth?
A Texas Tech couple who witnessed the early talents of Patrick Mahomes and invested early in some of his very rare rookie cards is looking to sell their super football card collection listed on eBay for a cool $7.5 million.
Hits from 2019-20 Clearly Donruss Basketball Set
A new take on a familiar basketball card set, the 2019-20 Clearly Donruss Basketball cards are printed on see-through acetate material.
Six-figure Lebron James basketball cards listed for sale
Just for fun, here are some of the Lebron James basketball cards currently listed on eBay that King James himself might want to add to his own personal collection.
CeeDee Lamb and his top 3 rookie cards
Can CeeDee Lamb, rookie wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, play well enough down the stretch in this 2020-21 season to earn Rookie of the Year honors?
Wayne Gretzky and his most valuable hockey cards
For any die-hard hockey card collector, Wayne Gretzky, aka The Great One, rookie card is a must-have for their personal collection.
2020 Panini Mosaic Football Nebula 1/1 Listed for Sale
In light of the news that Rob Kardashian hit a huge Tom Brady 1/1 Panini Mosaic Choice MVP Nebula Card, there are other Nebula cards that have surfaced.
Corey Seager and his top 3 rookie cards
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally won the World Series after recent multiple appearances in the playoffs thanks in large part to Corey Seager.
Justin Herbert and his top 3 rookie cards
Can Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers keep up his great play in the NFL to capture Offensive Rookie of the Year honors?
Best 2019-20 Panini Encased Autograph Cards Already Graded out of the Pack
Collectors know the value of a good hit can increase significantly if the card is also graded well. The Panini Encased gives the opportunity to find one graded card straight out of the pack.
Hits from 2019-20 Panini Contenders Draft Basketball Listed for Sale
With the popularity of basketball cards seemingly growing exponentially, the 2019-20 Panini Contenders Draft Basketball set is one that should be pretty popular.
Hits from 2020 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Listed for Sale
The 2020 Topps Triple Threads Baseball set is back with plenty of hits to collect. Each pack of the high-end baseball card set contains one autograph card, one relic patch and two base parallels. But… Read More »Hits from 2020 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Listed for Sale
Drew Lock and his top 3 rookie cards
Will Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock be able to lead the team to a winning season in 2020 and beyond?
Investing in Tom Brady Tampa Bay Buccaneers sports cards?
So the question is, will Tom Brady’s first-year sports card as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer be worth much?
2020 Panini Absolute KABOOM hits listed for sale
The Panini Absolute KABOOM inserts are fairly popular in the basketball card set, and now football card collectors can try to collect them too.
Odell Beckham Jr. and his top 3 rookie cards
Odell Beckham Jr.’s talent on the field is undeniable. But whether he can be consistent and play up to his potential, only time will tell.
Best Panini Opulence Patch Autograph Booklets Listed for Sale
One of the more sought after hits in the Panini Opulence Basketball hobby boxes has to be the Patch Autograph Booklet cards.
Magic Johnson and his best basketball cards
One basketball card that has seen steady growth over the years is LA Lakers great and Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson.
UFC1 Origins have similar impact in hobby as Last Dance?
With the popularity of The Last Dance docu-series on ESPN featuring Michael Jordan, there’s another documentary from the same producers – this time putting the spotlight on UFC and its beginnings.
Dwyane Wade and his top 3 rookie cards
For those looking to invest in a future Hall of Famer, here are the three Wade rookie cards we like best with links to bid or buy them below.
Bam Adebayo and his top 3 rookie cards
The all-round play of Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo has certainly helped the team with a successful 2020 NBA regular season campaign.
Josh Allen and his top 3 rookie cards
Looks like the Buffalo Bills found the quarterback of their future with Josh Allen.
Hits from 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter listed for sale
The quirky and popular Allen & Ginter set is back with its mix of baseball stars, past and present, as well as athletes from other sports and non-sport celebrities too.
Hits from 2020 Panini Mosaic Football listed for sale
With the successful inaugural release of the Panini Mosaic Basketball Set, sports card collectors might now turn their attention to the 2020 Panini Mosaic Football Set.
Cam Newton and his top 3 rookie cards
It’s a little weird seeing Cam Newton not quarterbacking the Carolina Panthers, but Newton looked good in his debut with the New England Patriots.
Kyle Lowry and his top 3 rookie cards
Arguably the best Toronto Raptor to play for the only Canadian NBA team, Kyle Lowry seems to finally be getting the recognition he deserves.
Best Panini Kaboom Basketball cards for sale
One of the more unique hits put out by Panini America is the limited Kaboom inserts.
Steve Nash and his top 3 rookie cards
Steve Nash is a NBA Hall of Famer, and now he can add NBA coach to his resume, who will be leading the Brooklyn Nets in 2021 with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the roster.
Kyle Lewis and his top 3 rookie cards
In the discussion for American League Rookie of the Year in 2020 is Kyle Lewis of the Seattle Mariners.
Jimmy Butler and his top 3 rookie cards
Jimmy Butler has always had the talent, but as the veteran player gets older (now playing for his fourth NBA team), will he be able to lead a team to a championship?
Giannis Antetokounmpo 1/1 Logoman Autograph Rookie Card up for auction
First, it was the Lebron James rookie card, then it was the Mike Trout Superfractor 1/1 rookie card. Now this week it’s the Giannis Antetokounmpo 1/1 Logoman Autograph Rookie Card up for auction.
Nikola Jokic and his top 3 rookie cards
Critical to the success of the Denver Nuggets will be the play of the team’s center Nikola Jokic as long as he remains with the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his best soccer cards
Along with Lionel Messi who is amongst the best soccer players of all time to be currently playing, Cristiano Ronaldo should also also be on the conversation.
Kristaps Porzingis and his top 3 rookie cards
Once heralded as the player who could possibly take the New York Knicks to the next level, Kristaps Porzingis didn’t get that chance after he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
Jamal Murray and his top 3 rookie cards
With a deep Denver Nuggets team, Jamal Murray can be easily overlooked. But beginning with Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Bubble Playoffs, he gave a performance as to why that would be a mistake.
Kendrick Nunn and his top 3 rookie cards
Kendrick Nunn of the Miami Heat can be easily overshadowed by the other two up for the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2020 – ie. Ja Morant and Zion Williamson.
2019-20 Panini Noir Sneaker Spotlight hits for sale
For sneaker heads and sports card collectors, you get the best of both worlds with the Panini Noir Sneaker Spotlight set.
TJ Warren and his top 3 rookie cards
Since the restart of the NBA season within the bubble, TJ Warren has been getting a lot of attention.
VIDEO: One Major Hit from 2020 Topps T206 Break
It took about two-and-a-half months for the 2020 Topps T206 Series 1 boxes to arrive in the mail.
Brandon Ingram and his top 3 rookie cards
The shiny new thing on the New Orleans Pelicans is Zion Williamson and he’s been getting all the attention (and rightly so), but collectors should also take a look at teammate Brandon Ingram.
Insane NBA Logoman Basketball Cards listed for sale
If there’s a relic memorabilia basketball card that collectors covet the most, it has to be any card with the NBA logoman patch.
Topps Project 2020 Gold Frame 1/1 Baseball Cards for sale
For those looking for the ultimate limited edition card from this unique set, here are some 1/1 Gold Framed now listed for sale below that were randomly inserted in some of the Topps Project packs.
Kylian Mbappe and his top 3 rookie cards
A young soccer player on the rise is Kylian Mbappe and the hobby world is noticing with some of his rookie cards increasing in value.
Mike Trout superfractor up for auction again, to sell for $1M plus
It wasn’t that long ago when this incredible Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft superfractor 1/1 sold for $400K.
Bol Bol and his top 3 rookie cards
Now that’s an impressive debut by Bol Bol who put up a double double in his Denver Nuggets debut.
VIDEO: Why Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Rookie Cards are so valuable despite lack of scarcity
Explain why a card like the iconic Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer Rookie Card that isn’t scarce at all can still sell for five-figures?
Lebron James has couple of own Autograph Rookie Cards that just sold for nearly $2M
His 2003-04 Exquisite Collection Autograph Patch Rookie Card (BGS 9.5 Gem Mint) that was recently put up for auction sold for a cool $1.845 million at Goldin Auctions – a new record.
Lionel Messi and his best soccer cards
Lionel Messi is arguably the best to play soccer (or football depending on where you’re from) in the world – past and present.
Kemba Walker and his top 3 rookie cards
Jayson Tatum might be getting more headlines with the Boston Celtics, but Kemba Walker shouldn’t be overshadowed too much during the 2020 playoff run.
Sealed case of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball up for auction, bidding starts at $250K
12 wax boxes. 432 packs. That’s what you’ll get in the 1 sealed case of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball, which is up for auction starting July 13 with a minimum bid of $250K. And yes, this… Read More »Sealed case of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball up for auction, bidding starts at $250K
Early hits from 2020 Topps T206 Baseball Set
Some of the early reviews are in for the recently released 2020 Topps T206 Baseball Set (Series 1) and they haven’t been overwhelmingly positive.
Jayson Tatum and his top 3 rookie cards
With the departure of Kyrie Irving from the Boston Celtics, fans are looking to Jayson Tatum to lead them to post-season success and in the foreseeable future.
Michael Jordan Precious Metal Gems Basketball Cards listed for sale
Many collectors attribute the success to color parallel sports cards today to the Precious Metal Gems parallel set with its vibrant colors.
Early hits from 2019-20 Panini Spectra Basketball Set
If you’re looking for more than the Color Blast hits from the 2019-20 Panini Spectra Basketball Set, this post is for you.
2019-20 Panini Spectra Color Blast Basketball Cards listed for sale
We’re loving these Color Blast inserts in the recently released 2019-20 Panini Spectra Basketball Set.
Vince Carter and his top 3 rookie cards
It’s official. After 22 seasons in the NBA, Vince Carter, aka Vinsanity, is retiring. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see his rookie cards continue to increase in value until he most likely gets inducted into the Hall.
2019-20 Panini Mosaic Genesis Prizm basketball cards for sale
The popular 2019-20 Panini Mosaic has already been released and several big hits are listed for sale on eBay.
Mike Trout 1/1 Topps Project 2020 Ben Baller Gold pulled, listed for sale
If you’re waiting to see who pulled the one-of-one, gold-framed Mike Trout Topps Project 2020 baseball card designed by Ben Baller, the wait is over.
Fast facts about Lebron James autograph rookie card expected to sell for $1 million
Already widely reported, the Lebron James 2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch autograph card is hitting the auction block Monday, June 22, 2020.
Early hits from 2020 Topps Diamond Icons Baseball Set
With the 2020 Topps Diamond Icons super high-end baseball card set now released, you can expect to see some major hits.
Early hits from 2019-20 Panini National Treasures Basketball set
Everyone is talking about the Zion Williamson logoman autograph card that some are willing to pay big bucks for (one as high as half a million!) with the release of the highly-anticipated Panini National Treasures Basketball set.
Early hits from 2020 Topps Tier One Baseball Set
The 2020 Topps Tier One Baseball Set – one of the high end baseball sets that consists of two autographs and one relic card in each pack – is now available for sale.
Michael Porter Jr. and his top 3 rookie cards
Michael Porter Jr.’s potential has never been in doubt but whether he could shake off injury concerns has some wondering whether he can reach his full potential in his NBA career.
Tua Tagovailoa and his top 3 rookie cards
The Miami Dolphins selected Tua Tagovailoa with its fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft with high expectations of leading the team to a much improved record than the previous season.
Early hits from 2020 Bowman Baseball set listed for sale
It might feel strange to have the annual Bowman Baseball set released without the MLB season already underway, but the set remains plenty popular.
Mike Trout Bowman Chrome autograph card sells for nearly $1 million
The Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Draft Chrome Autograph Card Red Refractor numbered to just 5 sold recently for nearly $1 million.
Best hits from 2012-13 Panini Prizm Basketball Set
The introduction of the Panini Prizm basketball set in 2012-13 is one of the highly regarded basketball card sets to be produced.
Topps T206 inspired baseball card designs with autographs
In anticipation of the May 14, 2020 release of the 2020 Topps T206 hobby box (with 10 cards per pack), we wanted to highlight cards in the more recent past inspired by the look of the vintage sports card design.
Topps Project 2020 Hits Listed for Sale
Here’s another unique project from Topps that involves 20 artists reimagining 20 iconic baseball cards.
Lebron James 2019 Panini Silver Prizm in Lakers uniform going for big bucks
While we primarily focus on high-end and/or valuable autograph rookie cards on fivecardguys.com, there are exceptions to that general rule.
Joe Burrow and his top 3 rookie cards
Selected first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, Joe Burrow has high expectations to lead the Cincinnati Bengals where Andy Dalton could not.
Early hits from 2020 Topps Transcendent Hall of Fame Edition
With the recent release of the 2020 Topps Transcendent Hall of Fame Edition, some of these ultra high-end hits are already listed for sale on eBay.
Impressive SP Authentic Jordan By The Letter collection
If anyone is watching The Last Dance on Netflix, then this collection of SP Authentic Michael Jordan By The Letter patch autograph cards is a little more meaningful.
Rob Gronkowski and his most valuable football cards
In a surprising piece of news before the start of the 2020 NFL season, Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement and was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be reunited with Tom Brady.
Best basketball cards of Chicago Bulls from ‘The Last Dance’
The highly anticipated Michael Jordan documentary titled ‘The Last Dance’ debuts April 19, 2020 and some collectors wonder if it’ll boost the value of some of the marquis players to be featured in the docu-series.
Early hits from 2020 Topps Tribute Baseball Set
One of the first high-end baseball card sets to come out during the regular baseball season is from Topps Tribute.
Kevin Garnett and his top 3 rookie cards
While Kobe Bryant will get most of the attention into being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Kevin Garnett also deserves some of the attention.
Aaron Rodgers and his top 3 rookie cards
Will Aaron Rodgers still be considered one of the best without a Super Bowl ring or is he far removed in the rankings in relation to where Tom Brady sits?
Charles Barkley and his best basketball cards
Charles Barkley with his career stats and his likeable on-air personality, his sports cards make for a potentially good investment.
Early hits from 2020 Gypsy Queen Baseball Set
The artistic look of the 2020 Gypsy Queen Baseball set remains consistent with its previous annual releases.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his top 3 rookie cards
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might not reach the likes of former Thunder superstars (Kevin Durant, James Harden) but it might not be a bad idea to start tracking his career with some of his rookie cards relatively affordable today (other than some high-end rookie patch autographs).
Early hits from 2020 Topps Inception Baseball
For baseball card collectors who like a splash of color on their cards with a chance to hit an on-card autograph of a top MLB player or rookie, the 2020 Topps Inception recently released is for you.
Best hits from 2019-20 Panini Impeccable Basketball Stainless Stars set
Most sports cards are on cardboard or chromium stock. But the 2019-20 Panini Impeccable Basketball boxes also contain some hits made of metal within its Stainless Stars subset.
Michael Kopech and his top 3 rookie cards
Heading into the 2020 season, Michael Kopech of the Chicago White Sox is one of the favorites to win American League Rookie of the Year.
Justin Verlander and his top 3 rookie cards
From his early days as a dominant pitcher for the Detroit Tigers to a more nuanced and smarter pitcher with the Houston Astros, Justin Verlander is one future hall of famer who should warrant more attention from the hobby.
Get both Luka Doncic, Trae Young 1/1 Panini Prizm Select basketball cards
Here’s a whopper of a listing on eBay that features a lot of two one-of-one Panini Prizm Select basketball cards of two young NBA superstars – Luka Doncic and Trae Young.
Walker Buehler and his top 3 rookie cards
The young ace pitcher who is expected to play a big part in leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series berth is Walker Buehler.
Best Panini Impeccable Basketball cards with ‘gold bars’
Okay they’re not full size gold bars you see in bank vaults, but it’s still pretty cool to see 1/2 Troy Ounce of 14k gold embedded in these Panini Impeccable Basketball Cards.
Luis Robert and his top 3 rookie cards
Considered by some to be at the top of the 2020 Rookie of the Year list (along with LA Dodgers Gavin Lux), Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox is ready to put his five-tool talent on display.
Early hits from 2020 Topps Heritage Baseball Cards Set
It’s always fun to see the throwback look each year of the baseball cards from the Topps Heritage set, which follows shortly after the release of the Topps Series 1 baseball set.
Nick Bosa and his top 3 rookie cards
Nick Bosa, the dynamic defensive end from the San Francisco, certainly made an impression in his rookie season on his way to the Super Bowl game.
Best Panini Prizm Basketball Cards currently for sale
As the popularity of basketball grows, so does the interest in basketball cards within the hobby. And for any basketball card collector, the Panini Prizm Basketball Card set is a great place to start.
Real gold in these 2019 Topps Gold Label baseball cards
In each of these 2019 Topps Gold Label baseball cards, there’s a small piece of real gold nugget.
Zion Williamson and Ja Morant autographs on one card
Why choose between having a Zion Williamson or Ja Morant autograph rookie card when you can have both on one basketball card?
Rookie cards of Top 10 NBA Scoring Leaders at 2020 All-Star Break
At the 2020 NBA All-Star Break, on the list of top 10 scoring leaders, you’ll see all the familiar names.
Jo Adell and his top 3 rookie cards
Another top prospect to look out for in 2020 is Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels who will look great alongside Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
2020 Topps Celebration of the Decades Golden Ticket for sale
One of the key promotions in this 2020 season’s release of the annual Topps Baseball set is the 2020 Topps Celebration of the Decades golden ticket randomly inserted into Series 1 packs.
Russell Westbrook and his top 3 rookie cards
Love him or hate him on the court, Russell Westbrook’s talent is undeniable and his rookie cards are still a hot commodity.
Wander Franco and his top 3 rookie cards
One of the most anticipated prospect in baseball entering the 2020 season is Wander Franco who is already making waves in the hobby with his highly valued rookie cards.
