Articles by Nico Meyer (28)
Celebrity Cameos on Sports Cards: 13 Hidden Easter Eggs
Celebrity Cameos on Sports Cards: 13 Hidden Easter Eggs
A fun list of 13 sports cards with surprise celebrity cameos, plus where to look and how to check sold comps on eBay. Check the list now!
How to Submit to PSA: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to Submit to PSA: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Learn how to submit cards to PSA with a simple step-by-step checklist: supplies, prep, packing, shipping, and mistakes to avoid. Start now.
Penny Sleeves Explained: Types, Sizes, and Thickness Guide
Penny Sleeves Explained: Types, Sizes, and Thickness Guide
Penny sleeves explained: sizes and thickness so you do not damage cards. See what fits standard, chrome, and thick patch cards. Read now.
What is Topps Tiffany? The Ultimate Collector’s Guide
What is Topps Tiffany? The Ultimate Collector’s Guide
Learn what Topps Tiffany cards are, how to identify them, and why they are so valuable. A complete guide to the glossy, limited-edition sets from 1984–1991.
Which Cards Should You Sleeve? Simple Pack-Opening Rules
Which Cards Should You Sleeve? Simple Pack-Opening Rules
Which cards should you sleeve after opening packs? Use simple penny sleeve rules for rookies, parallels, and inserts, plus a quick workflow. Protect your pulls now.
How to Select Cards to Submit for Grading (Checklist)
How to Select Cards to Submit for Grading (Checklist)
Learn how to select trading cards to submit for grading with an in-hand checklist for centering, corners, edges, and surface. Avoid surprises. Read now.
PSA Grades Explained: 1 to 10 and Half Grades
PSA Grades Explained: 1 to 10 and Half Grades
PSA grades explained: what 1 to 10 and half grades mean, how grading works, and how to estimate your card at home before you submit to PSA. Get clarity now.
Patrick Mahomes Downtown Cards: Full Year-by-Year Guide
Patrick Mahomes Downtown cards by year with checklists, card numbers, and buying tips. Learn how to compare comps fast and buy safer on eBay. Read now.
What Are Downtown Sports Cards?
What Are Downtown Sports Cards?
What are Downtown sports cards? Learn what they are, why collectors chase them, how to spot real Downtown inserts, and how to buy them safely online. Read now.
How Trading Cards Are Made: From Photos to Pack Odds
How Trading Cards Are Made: From Photos to Pack Odds
How are trading cards made? Learn the full process for collectors, from photo selection and design to printing, autographs, patches, and pack odds. Read now.
Pikachu Illustrator Card: History, Rarity, and Value
Learn why the Pikachu Illustrator card is Pokémon’s holy grail, what makes it so rare, and how to authenticate it before buying. Read the full guide now.
Best Retail Football Cards to Buy (Simple Guide)
Best Retail Football Cards to Buy (Simple Guide)
Looking for the best retail football cards to buy? Learn which products and formats are worth it, what to chase, and what to skip, plus a checklist. Read now.
What Is a Case Hit in Sports Cards? (Simple Explanation)
What Is a Case Hit in Sports Cards? (Simple Explanation)
What is a case hit in sports cards? Learn what it means, how odds work, and how to spot real case hits when buying boxes or breaks. Read now.
PSA Is Buying Beckett: What Collectors Should Know
PSA Is Buying Beckett: What Collectors Should Know
PSA is buying Beckett. What’s confirmed, what could change, and what to watch next. Get the details here!
How to Flip Sports Cards: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners (2025)
How to Flip Sports Cards: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners (2025)
Learn the basics of flipping sports cards for profit. Discover how to find comps, calculate margins, and use the 4-step checklist to pick winning cards.
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $100 Budget (December 2025)
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $100 Budget (December 2025)
Best trading cards under $100 for December 2025—five budget picks with prices, sales volume, and trends for new and returning collectors.
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $1000 Budget (December 2025)
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $1000 Budget (December 2025)
Five trading cards under a $1000 budget for December 2025, using real prices, sales volume, and trends to help collectors pick smart trading cards.
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $250 Budget (December 2025)
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $250 Budget (December 2025)
5 trading cards under a $250 budget for December 2025, using real sales data to help collectors find smart budget trading cards.
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $500 Budget (December 2025)
5 Trading Cards To Buy For a $500 Budget (December 2025)
Five trading cards under $500 for December 2025 with prices, sales volume, and data-backed context for collectors.
The Most Important MLB Card Releases for 2025
The Most Important MLB Card Releases for 2025
See which MLB card products really matter in the Fanatics/Topps era, from Flagship and Chrome to Bowman Draft, and build a smart 2025–2026 collecting plan.
What Was the Junk Wax Era? A Look Back at the Craziest Time in Sports Card History
Junk Wax Era explained (1987–1994): how mass production crashed values, what cards still matter, and the lessons collectors use today to buy smarter. Read now.
How to Buy Sports Cards on eBay — The Ultimate Guide for 2026
Learn how to buy sports cards on eBay: find fair prices, avoid scams, and win better deals with proven tips and simple workflows. Read the guide now!
5 Trading Cards Under $1000 (November 2025)
Best trading cards under $1000 for November 2025—five data-backed picks with prices, sales and trends.
5 Trading Cards Under $250 (November 2025)
Trading cards under $250 for November 2025—five data-backed picks with prices, sold comps, and trends.
5 Trading Cards Under $500 (November 2025)
Trading cards under $500 for November 2025—five data-backed picks with prices, sales volume, and trends.
5 Trading Cards Under $100 (November 2025)
Best trading cards under $100 for November 2025. Five budget-friendly picks with prices, sold comps and trends. Great for new collectors—see the list now.
5 Sports Card Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Sports cards are booming—but most won’t hold value. Avoid 5 costly mistakes, buy smarter with data, and get the free budget checklist today to save money.
How to Identify Valuable Football Card Slabs in 2025
Learn about football card slabs in 2025: players, sets, parallels, grades, and pop reports. Use sold prices and a simple workflow to buy smarter. Read now.