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Why It Might Be a Good Time to Take Profits in the Card Market (10/31/25)
The sports card market is heating up, but now may be the perfect time to take profits. Learn how I’ve rebalanced my portfolio, which cards I’ve sold, and why Warren Buffett’s “be fearful when others are greedy” mindset applies just as much to collecting as it does to investing.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 Upper Deck Game Materials CC Sabathia
Today’s pickup is a 2007 Upper Deck Game Materials CC Sabathia SP Relic Jersey, which I grabbed for under $25. Sabathia won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and later helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series. A game-used relic of one of his peak years feels like a hobby bargain
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 SPx Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. /699
Today’s pickup is a 2007 SPx Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. /699, which I grabbed for under $5. This card commemorates Ripken’s legendary streak of 2,632 consecutive games — a record that broke Lou Gehrig’s mark and will never be touched again. A serial-numbered tribute to true durability and greatness
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2004 Upper Deck Vintage Stellar Stat Men Pedro Martínez Game-Used Jersey
Today’s pickup is a 2004 Upper Deck Vintage Stellar Stat Men Pedro Martínez Game-Used Jersey, which I grabbed for just $5.12 shipped. A 3× Cy Young winner and 2004 World Series champion, Pedro was pure dominance. Relics of pitching legends remain surprisingly affordable — a perfect $25 Card Hunt find
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Are Arena Club Slab Packs Worth it With a Discount?
A surprise $20 coupon convinced me to try an Arena Club Gold slab pack. I landed a PSA 10 Aaron Judge rookie—solid value for my $87. While discounts are rare, they really help lower the break-even point to a more realistic price.
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Why Selling on Veriswap is Worth It for Collectors
Selling my Francisco Alvarez/Mike Piazza dual auto /5 on Veriswap was a surprisingly positive experience. I received a full-price offer quickly, enjoyed low fees compared to other platforms, and found the process smooth despite a minor mobile hiccup. Veriswap’s community-focused trading and selling options make it a great choice for raw card sellers.
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My Experience with Arena Club Slab Packs: A Cautionary Tale
After buying an Arena Club Gold slab pack, I pulled a disappointing card but was pleasantly surprised by the buyback offer. Selling back was easy, though I took a small loss. This experience reinforced that slab packs are a gamble, and singles remain the smarter choice for collectors.
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My Experience with Filthbomb Breaks on Fanatics Live
Joining a Filthbomb break on Fanatics Live was a mixed experience. Finding and buying a spot was easy, but the auction process was slow and communication after the break was limited. However, the cards arrived quickly and were packaged with care. Overall, I’d join again if I had credit to use.
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