10K Card Journey

  • Recent Pickups: 1929 Churchman Babe Ruth (PSA 4.5)

    The 1929 Churchman Babe Ruth is an affordable, eye-catching card from Ruth’s playing days that I recently added to my collection for $900. With strong centering and vintage appeal, it’s a card I plan to hold long-term, hoping to see continued growth in value as demand for pre-war baseball cards rises.

  • My Experience Participating & Winning a Fanatics Collect Auctions

    Winning an auction is always exciting, but Fanatics Collect auctions offer a unique experience with their extended bidding format. I recently won a 2013 Upper Deck Exquisite Giannis Antetokounmpo Auto PSA 8, Auto 9 for $625, which totaled $750 after fees. In this article, I break down how the auction process works, my bidding strategy,…

  • PSA Vault vs. Fanatics Collect Vault

    Transferring a card between vault services can be a great way to explore different selling platforms, and I recently tested this process myself. I moved my Paige Bueckers 1st Bowman PSA 10 from the PSA Vault to the Fanatics Collect Vault to see how smooth the experience was. The process was simple—after requesting a withdrawal…

  • Best Credit Cards to Boost Rewards Buying Sports Cards

    Choosing the right credit card for sports card purchases can make a big difference in the rewards you earn. On eBay, where there are no credit card fees, using a cash-back or points-earning card is a no-brainer. On Fanatics Collect and Arena Club, where credit card fees apply, the right card can still help offset…

  • Fanatics Collect Review: My First Purchase and Vault Experience

    Fanatics Collect is one of the newest marketplace and vaulting services in the hobby, and I wanted to test it out for myself. For my first transaction, I made a small purchase—a 1998 Topps Dirk Nowitzki Rookie PSA 7 for $11—to explore how the buying and vaulting process worked. While the platform boasts an excellent…

  • Credit Card vs Bank Transfer: Which is Better When Buying Sports Cards?

    When buying sports cards online, using a credit card offers convenience, purchase protection, and cash back rewards—but depending on the platform, it can also come with extra fees. While eBay allows credit card payments with no additional cost, Fanatics Collect and Arena Club charge up to 2.9%, making bank transfers (ACH) the smarter choice for…