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You’d think a Facebook group devoted to exposing scammers in the sports card hobby would be a safe place. Think again. In the often shady world of sports cards – things are not always what they seem Last April, disgraced breaker Nathan Burns of Grand Slam Collectibles broke 25 cases of Heroes of Sport –…
Celebrity Sports Card App Developer Expresses Irony Over Market Turbulence
Geoff Wilson, the creator of a paid app designed for tracking sports card prices, has found himself in an unusual situation – expressing frustration over someone discussing sports card pricing. The catalyst for his reaction was a tweet posted by @MTTrading2, in which they showcased a Patrick Mahomes card that had seen a significant decrease…
NFC Authenticators Launches Anti-Counterfeit Slab Verification Platform
Next Frontier Certifications, operating as NFC Authenticators, announced a new chip-based authentication platform for graded trading cards on May 4. The Marietta, Georgia company says the system is designed to help collectors verify slabs and identify counterfeit holders. The company is led by founder Christopher Longshore, a 34-year veteran of the sports card business. Longshore…
Beckett Employee Has 10 Year History of Sexual Misconduct
Current Beckett employee Valentino Capobianco has a long history of sexual misconduct spanning over 10 years. The misconduct was discovered when Capobianco ran for a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2021. Valentino Capobianco The alleged incidents, which occurred between 2006 and 2016, include pursuing younger women, attempting sexual acts with non-consenting men…
Topps NBA MVP Buyback Program: How It Works
Topps NBA MVP Buyback Program: How It Works — What Is the Topps MVP Buyback Program? Topps is buying back 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball cards featuring the player who wins the 2025/26 NBA MVP award. If you pull a card of the MVP winner, you can trade it in for store credit at participating hobby…
Panini’s Redemption Controversy: One Collector Demands Answers
Recently, a collector brought to light an issue with Panini’s redemption process. For the uninitiated, a redemption card is essentially an “IOU” inserted in a pack, indicating that the collector will receive a specific card at a later date, usually because the athlete hasn’t signed the card in time for the product’s release. This collector’s…
