With recent sports card thefts, store break-ins, and stolen grading submissions making headlines, protecting your collection is more important than ever. Matt Powers and Caleb discuss practical ways collectors can safeguard their sports cards and autographed memorabilia, including insurance, home security, shipping protection, and card show safety. Learn how to better protect your valuable collectibles before something goes wrong.

Avoid these 10 common sports card grading mistakes in 2026. From choosing between PSA, SGC, CGC, and Beckett to inspecting cards, grading autographs, shipping safely, and using AI, Matt Powers shares lessons from over 20 years in the sports memorabilia industry to help collectors make smarter grading decisions.

Discover the weirdest autograph requests we've seen at sports signings, from unusual memorabilia to unexpected items athletes have been asked to sign.

You've never seen cards like these before! Longtime collector Erik Richards joins Matt Powers to share his incredible collection of rare rap cards, signed pop culture collectibles, and unusual memorabilia. From autographed Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg cards to Will Smith and Sylvester Stallone, discover what makes these unique collectibles so special. Erik also shares stories from more than 30 years in the sports card hobby and explains why collecting what you love matters most.

What really happens behind the scenes at a major autograph show? We traveled to Nashville to handle customer items for dozens of athlete signings. From Doug Flutie examining game-used jerseys and Pedro Martinez correcting an inscription to using PROVA authentication and finding cards at the show to get signed, here’s a look at everything collectors normally don’t get to see.

Why are Shaquille O’Neal sports cards getting more attention? Explore Shaq rookies, rare inserts, nostalgia, and why collectors are looking again.

What really happens behind the scenes at a Scottie Pippen autograph signing? Caleb traveled from Kansas City to California with customer memorabilia for our recent signing with the six-time NBA champion. From preparing items and choosing pens to meeting Pippen and seeing some incredible Michael Jordan and Dream Team pieces, here’s a look at the experience.

Arch Manning sports cards have become one of the hottest topics in football collecting. We break down his college cards, autographs, the impact of the Manning name, rookie card questions, and what collectors should consider before buying.

Sports card boxes can be confusing. Hobby boxes, blasters, hangers, jumbo boxes, and First Off the Line products all offer something different. Learn what each sports card box is, what you can expect to find inside, and whether you should open packs or simply buy the card you really want.

An autograph signing may seem like something you can always catch next time, but that is not always the case. Athletes stop signing, rules change, certain items become restricted, and opportunities disappear. Learn why collectors should take advantage of the right signing when the athlete, item, and price make sense.

What is the best pen for getting a jersey signed? Learn which Sharpies and paint pens work best on sewn-on and screen-printed jersey numbers, which colors we recommend, and the one color you should never use on fabric.

Before studying the signature, study the item. Learn how dating memorabilia, checking logos, tags, materials, and the signer’s timeline can help you spot questionable autographs and avoid common mistakes.