Basketball Card Show: Video Series

Why I Don’t Grade Cards for My Personal Collection

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In this video I showcase the reasons why I don't grade cards for my personal collection. I also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of grading sports cards. I shows how people in the industry can create added value in cards simply by grading them and share the few instances in which I will pick up a graded card for my  collection.

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Collecting & Authenticating Autographs - COAs, Scams, ITP, Witnessed, Fakes & Reprints

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In this episode I talk all about collecting basketball autographs. Learn how to tell a real from a fake, and the differences in certificates of authenticity that are out there. I give lots of examples and walk you through all of the different ways items get signed.

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Collecting vs. Investing in Basketball Cards - Market Insights & Details on Market Manipulation

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In this episode I talk about the differences between collecting and investing in basketball cards. The sports card market has been exploding lately and an inflow of investors has dramatically changed the values of many modern basketball cards. I walk you through what's going on currently, while providing details about eBay price manipulation and how values are being distorted.

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