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In 2026, the Hobby has continued to see meteoric growth: more record-breaking sales—which have, in part, led to higher retail prices—more exclusive licensing deals, and more people clamoring for MJ cards than ever before. Thankfully, it turns out there’s some hope left for humanity: the collectibles industry is making a genuine effort to give back,…

Collaborations have never been more popular in sports, especially in Major League Baseball. As a way to expand their fan base and bring additional excitement to the game, teams are partnering with popular brands, entertainment franchises, and artists to create limited-edition promotional items and merchandise that quickly become collectors’ items. 

Gone are the days where hobbyists could point to a simple and straight-forward base card as the pinnacle for a top player. In 1986, collectors were chasing Jerry Rice’s Topps rookie and that was it. In 1989, the hunt was on for Ken Griffey Jr.’s rookies in Bowman, Donruss, Fleer and Topps Traded, though the…

Based Trading Cards Sells Out Series 4 The Simulation Hobby Boxes as Premium Collectibles Brand Gains Momentum