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The Mantel Hobby Awards Voting is Live

The Mantel Hobby Awards Voting is Live

Exec of the Year, Influencer of the Year and Best Sports Product Among the 15 Categories Up for Fan Votes

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Evan Parker
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NBA Is Here: Rookies to Buy, MJ Prices Too High?

NBA Is Here: Rookies to Buy, MJ Prices Too High?

And Yahoo Sports and Arena Club Team Up for NFL Card Slab Packs

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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The NBA Debut Patches We Saw Coming, A Labubu Cards We Didn't

The NBA Debut Patches We Saw Coming, A Labubu Cards We Didn't

Mantel Debuts New Algorithm In App, Delivering A More Personalized Experience

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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LBJ Trolls with a "Decision" and Ilona Maher Flexes for Barbie

LBJ Trolls with a "Decision" and Ilona Maher Flexes for Barbie

Plus We Rank Grading Company Slabs for Vintage Cards

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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Is Regulation Finally Coming for Sports Cards?

Is Regulation Finally Coming for Sports Cards?

And The Onion Takes on Collecting, GQ Hits Rolliefest, and Topps Takes Over the NBA

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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Mickey Mouse Joins The Big Leagues

Mickey Mouse Joins The Big Leagues

And Ryder Cup Sells Ugly Visors, But Now Authenticates Memorabilia

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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Goodbye Labubu's, Hello Vintage Sports Gear

Goodbye Labubu's, Hello Vintage Sports Gear

Plus expert advice on NFL players and MLB prospect cards worth scooping up today

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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Hey Adults: Stop Stealing Mementos from Kids

Hey Adults: Stop Stealing Mementos from Kids

Another Hobby Karen Goes Viral for the Wrong Reasons

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
Another Month, Another Record Sales Haul

Another Month, Another Record Sales Haul

Card Industry Continues to Grow in US and Abroad, Though Grading Has Soft August

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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Does a Record Sale Really Impact You, The Collector? The Hobby Debates.

Does a Record Sale Really Impact You, The Collector? The Hobby Debates.

And See How Fantasy Football Rankings Map to NFL Card Prices to Find Hidden Value

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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Is The Hobby Just for Hustlers?

Is The Hobby Just for Hustlers?

And a Tiger Woods Photo Goes from $75 to $90K in a Month

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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The Hobby Is So Back, Baby (Or Is It?)

The Hobby Is So Back, Baby (Or Is It?)

Plus Bat Flips to Auction, Labubu Thefts Galore, and MLBers Rocking Fancy Necklaces

Evan Parker
Evan Parker
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