10K Card Journey

  • COMC Review: Pros, Cons, and Next Steps

    I recently decided to test out COMC to see how well it works for both buying and selling sports cards. I started with a small $10 budget to explore the platform and ended up adding another $100 to try out their eBay auction listing feature. While the buying process was smooth, COMC’s outdated interface made…

  • Quick Guide to PSA Cert Verification Tool

    PSA’s Cert Verification tool is a quick and easy way to verify the authenticity of a PSA-graded card before making a purchase. By entering the certification number, collectors can confirm the card’s details, check for red flags, and review the population report to see how rare their card is. While not a foolproof method, it’s…

  • Investing in a 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James PSA 8

    Adding a LeBron James Topps Chrome rookie to my collection has been a long-term goal, and I finally made it happen. While I would have loved a PSA 9 or a numbered refractor, those were out of my price range, so I found a great balance with this PSA 8. I was able to negotiate…

  • Understanding Sports Card Pricing and Fees

    Buying the right cards isn’t enough—you need to buy them at the right price. With all the fees involved in buying and selling (taxes, shipping, marketplace fees), even a seemingly good deal might not actually be profitable. In this article, I break down why purchase price is the single biggest factor in making money in…

  • How to Succeed in eBay Auctions: Tips for Bidding

    Jumping into eBay sports card auctions for the first time was an exciting but eye-opening experience. After losing a few bids, I refined my strategy and finally won a Paige Bueckers 2023 Bowman U Chrome PSA 10. In this post, I break down what I learned about eBay’s auction system, the best bidding strategies, and…

  • My Trade for a Shohei Ohtani 2018 Allen & Ginter Rookie

    Few things are more exciting in the hobby than making a great trade, and I just completed one that I’m really excited about. I landed a Shohei Ohtani 2018 Allen & Ginter rookie card (PSA 10) in exchange for a few solid pieces, including a Michael Jordan Fleer and a Trevor Lawrence rookie. In this…

  • Arena Club Slab Packs: Should You Buy?

    Arena Club slab packs offer collectors an exciting way to rip pre-graded mystery cards, with the potential to hit a grail card worth 25-50x the pack’s price. But are they actually a good investment? In this post, I break down the odds, value tiers, and buyback option to determine whether these packs are worth the…