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10K Card Journey

When eBay Standard Envelope Tracking Lets You Down: My First Experience

eBay Standard Envelope is a budget-friendly way to ship low-value cards, but it’s not without quirks. Missing scans can delay payouts for up to 30 days, even if the buyer confirms delivery. Here’s my recent experience and what sellers should know before relying on this shipping method.

August 13, 2025
The Full History: 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams

The 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams card is a hobby icon, commemorating Williams’ legendary .406 season and marking the end of pre-war baseball cards. While not as rare as his rookie, high-grade copies are scarce and expensive. Its enduring popularity makes it a must-have for vintage collectors and baseball fans alike

April 18, 2025
Why I Bought a Walker Jenkins Mega Box Orange Refractor /25

Walker Jenkins is one of baseball’s top prospects, and I recently picked up his 2024 Bowman Chrome Mega Box 1st Bowman Orange Refractor /25 (graded Arena Club 9.5) for $125. In this post, I’ll share why I made the purchase, how I assessed its value, and whether I think it was worth it. Was this…

January 27, 2025
Why I Traded for a Josue De Paula 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto Refractor /499

Every collector loves the thrill of making a big trade, and I just made one that I’m excited to share. I landed a Josue De Paula 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto Refractor /499 (graded Arena Club 9, Auto 10), a card that I believe has major long-term upside. In this post, I’ll break down why…

January 27, 2025