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Where It All Began: The 1st Bowman Chrome

Bowman Chrome buzz is still circulating the hobby two weeks after its release with some big cards still left out there to chase. I’ve seen the Ethan Salas base Superfractor with my own two eyes — but to my knowledge — the auto version has yet to be pulled. How about the Alfredo Duno auto […]

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Panini Response Blog

NFLPA terminates Panini deal three years early, Panini responds

The NFLPA sent an email after 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, informing recipients that it terminated its trading card agreement with Panini. Three years before it was supposed to end. The NFLPA has terminated its trading card agreement with Panini, effective immediately. Fanatics now holds exclusive rights to produce NFLPA-branded trading cards. Email was just […]

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Fanatics wants to bring Comic-Con experience to the hobby with new company

So it looks like Fanatics will now enter the live events space with the announcement of Fanatics Events launching. This news comes on the heels of the company launching its breaking platform, Fanatics Live, earlier this week at the MLB All-Star Game. Fanatics will be the majority owner in a partnership with IMG, the company […]

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CGC and CSG combine to be grading powerhouse

By Alaina Jonathan The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is making big moves in the hobby space. Plans to combine Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Certified Sports Guarantee (CSG) under one umbrella was officially announced today making it one of the biggest and most reputable grading services in the hobby.  With the combination of surveys, focus […]

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Upper Deck Suing Ravensburger over Disney Lorcana TCG

Upper Deck announced Wednesday they are suing Ravensburger and a former UD game designer, claiming they stole and copied the original Upper Deck game and repackaged and marketed it as Lorcana. Lorcana is a TCG announced late last year and showcased at the D23 Expo, featuring familiar Disney characters. Ravensburger released Collector’s Set and Mickey – […]

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Industry Summit Creator replaces Kunal Chopra as Beckett CEO

After learning Beckett Collectibles parted ways with CEO Kunal Chopra less than a year after he took over the role, the company officially announced Wednesday that Industry Summit creator Kevin Isaacson has taken over for Chopra. Beckett says Isaacson brings some 25 years of industry experience, including his media work with Sports Collectors Digest, manufacturing at […]

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