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    biggest loss on a card

    I sold a 2011 Panini Dominion Crosby Shield Auto 1/1 for $15k cash and trade. It was $5k cash and three cards: 2005 Crosby Cup Limited Logos RC Auto Patch 2005 Gretzky Cup All Star Patch Auto 2005 UD Ultimate Jordan LeBron Dual Auto Patch I'm sure someone can enlighten me to the riches I gave...
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    HI's New Digs...

    I like it! May take some getting used to, but hopefully a fresh look brings some traffic to the other subforums as well. Upward and onward!
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    PSA 10 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky RC Pop 1???

    Most will remember that one of the two PSA 10 Gretzky RCs sold for $3.75 million US back in 2021... https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31521805/wayne-gretzky-rookie-card-sells-375-million-shatters-record-hockey-card That card has since been decertified by PSA, bringing the PSA 10 back down to...
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    Johnny Gaudreau killed in accident...

    I heard about this accident involving a drunk driver hitting two cyclists in New Jersey last night and then throughout the night, there were rumours that the victims were Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. It was just confirmed. Absolutely devastating...
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    Burbank Sportscards leaves eBay for Fanatics Collect

    In case anyone missed it, this is HUGE for the Fanatics Collect platform and a big loss for eBay. If Fanatics can offer an alternative with fees that aren't out of control, eBay may see people leaving en masse...
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    Question for dealers...

    So I've been collecting - "penny sleeves and top loaders" collecting - since 1987. In 37 years, I have NEVER had a dealer buy a card from me and then ask me to fill out a form where my first name, last name and phone number were required UNTIL this past Expo. I sold a card to a dealer and he...
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    2024 Spring Expo!

    I was talking with a long time dealer this weekend and we realized that we've both been coming to the Expo for 32 years. Unbelievable that it's been that long. I'm always happy to run into old friends and familiar faces. Had a chance to meet with a few new friends as well. Life happens and...
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    eBay/Collectors Partnership...eBay acquires Goldin, PSA acquires eBay Vault

    The neverending carousel of business deals amongst hobby heavyweights continues... SAN JOSE, CA, April 10, 2024 – eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of sellers and buyers around the world, and Collectors, parent company of PSA, the leading third party...
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    BEST Products of All Time

    Piggybacking off of Avalanchefan21's post, what are the products you consider to be the best of all time, based on looks, hits, subjects, etc. 2011-12 Parkhurst gets my vote. Amazing, all-encompassing set with some incredible photography and autographs.
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    Thank you, Hama (Art)!

    Just wanted to give a public shoutout to HIs very own Art Mah (Hama). Art knows I'm a Doug Gilmour fan and hooked me up with a great card from his PC. I'm happy for friends in the hobby like my man Art! Good to see you at Expo, Hama...and thank you for the hookup!
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    #1 NHL Draft Pick when you were 18 years old...

    Conor Bedard is 18 year olds and the #1 Pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. Looking back, who was the #1 Draft Pick when YOU were 18 years old? For me, I was 18 in 1993 and the top pick that year was "the next Mario Lemieux", Alexandre Daigle.
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    Visiting Maple Leaf Sports in Calgary!

    Spent a little time visiting one of Calgary’s best shops, Maple Leaf Sports! You guys don’t know how lucky you are to have good shops like this (I’m sure you do!) because Toronto isn’t close. What a great store! I also got to spend some time with Jason and catching up with Art, which is...
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    Panini files anti-trust lawsuit against Fanatics

    https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/1687127502290866177?t=A7O4k5g1-ObLfoFmzMb7mg&s=19 https://www.wsj.com/sports/fanatics-panini-america-trading-cards-nfl-nba-mlb-177975a1?mod=e2tw I was told a while back by friends on the autograph side of things that Fanatics was on the verge of acquiring Panini...
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    Heading to The National...anything you want me to look out for?

    I'll be there next weekend. Anything anyone want me to be on the lookout for? Hopefully wifi is top notch this year so I can see this list updated. If anyone else is there, post your booth numbers or the days you'll be there. Less than a week away!
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    Interviewer has NO IDEA he's talking to Hawks GM Kyle Davidson

    Such a great video...LOL https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=37931240
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