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Record sales, card-show floor reports and market sentiment, pulled continuously from collector communities on Reddit and X and tagged by our newsroom.
A user shares a custom Snake Eyes sketch on a blank comic cover by artist Jamie Sullivan.
Snake Eyes Sketch on Blank Cover by Jamie Sullivan
A collector is thrilled with a mail call, showcasing highly anticipated comics, including a significant Thor and Loki related issue.
First Appearance Mail Call day 3. Saddly my last mail call this week. Happily another book I can’t believe I own!
A user shares an issue of 'The House of Mystery', noting its fitting theme for October.
The House of Mystery
A collector shares an exciting 'dollar bin bonanza' find of rough but cheap comic books.
Dollar Bin Bonanza! 🥕
Post mentions a hypothetical 2025 Topps Chrome Variation featuring Corbin Carroll, referencing a specific play from August 2024.
2025 Topps Chrome Variation Carbin Carroll: The Play that Made The Play
A collector shows off older Superman comics, inviting others to share the age of their own copies.
Nostalgia - Superman oldies!! How old are yours?
A user shares a discovery from their existing comic book collection.
Found this one in my collection
A collector displays an Inhumans comic, simply describing it as a 'cool book'.
Inhumans
A collector presents Superboy #57, aligning with a baseball theme for their collection.
Baseball Theme: Superboy #57
A collector celebrates a milestone for Amazing Spider-Man by sharing recent comic pulls.
In celebration of ASM hitting 1000, here is what I pulled yesterday!
A collector showcases a 1947 Flash Comics #90 with a sports theme, featuring five JSA members.
Theme: Sports ⚾️ 1947 Flash Comics #90 … cover by Carmine Infantino
A collector celebrates acquiring a personal grail, expressing strong affection for the comic series.
Finally got one of my grails + some bonuses. Love this series.
A collector presents their comic book haul from the first day of October.
October 1st Haul
A Reddit user discovers valuable comic gems, including Star Wars #42 (first Boba Fett) and Savage She-Hulk #1, while sifting through an aunt's 30-year-old collection.
My aunt was a big collector
A user received a collection of vintage video games from an elderly neighbor, with the promise of more to come, sparking excitement for their collection.
I told my elderly neighbor to keep me in mind if she has any video games laying around. She brought me these today
A collector acquired a rare Neon PlayStation Store Sign and a box of games for a bargain price at an antique mall, fulfilling a 15-year search.
Acquired one of my bucket list items at an antique store - Neon PlayStation Store Sign + box of games!
Reports confirm that 16 listings for GTA 6 special editions by scalpers have been removed, indicating market efforts against profiteering.
16 copies of GTA 6 special editions listed by scalpers reported and removed. Get wrecked
A Topps NOW card featuring Thomas Müller commemorates his 150th Champions League appearance, detailing the card's origin, print run, and a PSA 10 Gold 1/1 example.
Thomas Müller’s UCL milestone — the card and the exact match photo Topps used
A Reddit user confirmed that Xbox 'disc to digital' licensing can bypass regional restrictions for games like the Mafia Trilogy, enabling access to digital versions and free next-gen upgrades.
Disc to digital, on xbox, will let you claim a license for a game outside of your region
A user reported that Ace Combat 8's campaign is accessible directly from the disc on PS5 without an internet connection, confirming offline playability for the game's core content.
Ace Combat 8 Campaign On-Disc
A collector reports having three boxes of Pokémon cards stolen from a shipment that was tampered with during transit, highlighting shipping security concerns.
First time having cards stolen in shipping
A collector reports a successful Target restock of TCG products, including a bonus Mewtwo promo, indicating positive retail availability.
Caught a Target restock this morning, rewarded with a free Promo
Reports suggest Pokémon Cards are soon returning to McDonald's Happy Meals, indicating a potential marketing push for the brand.
Pokémon Cards Are Seemingly Returning To McDonald's Happy Meals Soon
A 1994 Upper Deck Rare Air Michael Jordan #22 card graded CGC AUTH is featured on Fanatics Collect, highlighting a notable graded card.
1994 Upper Deck Rare Air Michael Jordan #22 CGC AUTH on Fanatics Collect
A Reddit post highlights 'ALL-Flash #32' from 1947, noting it as the series' final issue and the first appearance of 'The Fiddler.'
1947 ALL-Flash #32 .. final issue in this series - cover by Lee Elias
A Reddit user shares a scan of a 'Draw Your Own Pokemon Card' from a Target event, making it available to those who could not attend.
Draw Your Own Pokemon Card Scan
A charity shop in Winchester, UK, has received a massive donation of thousands of pristine, sleeved comics, offering them for £1-3 each.
For those in the UK/Hampshire
A Reddit user reviewed a Chinese Exclusive Espeon/Umbreon box, praising its packaging, display pieces, and overall quality over English products.
Opened my Chinese Exclusive Espeon/ Umbreon box
A new free online tool called WhatsMyParallel has been released to help new hobbyists identify card parallels, variations, and patterns.
I just released a free tool for people new to the hobby, WhatsMyParallel
A collector faces a frustrating situation with FedEx Canada, which refuses to deliver a Pokémon Center 30th Anniversary ETB package despite it appearing undamaged, causing concern over logistics and customer service.
Re post - FedEx marked my Pokémon Center package as “damaged” — I went to the depot, saw the package myself and it looks completely fine, but they STILL refuse to give it to me
The passing of Avery The Poke Kid, a significant figure in the Pokemon community, is announced with widespread sadness.
Avery The Poke Kid has passed away today 💔
A user warns the community about an alleged scam involving Ryan's Card House on eBay Live, claiming they are misrepresenting Japanese 151 packs with incorrect cards.
Ryan's card house Ebay Live scam!
After failing to secure a 30th anniversary Pokémon set, a collector decided to purchase a single card from their wishlist instead.
couldn't nab the 30th anniversary set so i ordered a single from my wishlist! huzzah!
A collector reports difficulty finding 30th anniversary Pokémon TCG products at Target, indicating rapid sell-outs due to high demand.
Anywhere I should be checking for 30th anniversary?!?!
A local game shop and online seller reportedly suffered a robbery, indicating a negative incident impacting a collectibles retail business.
Local game shop (and huge online seller) got robbed
This post reports the passing of artist Peter Max (1937-2026) and mentions his work on Peter Max Magazine #1, highlighting a key figure in comic art history.
RIP Peter Max (1937-2026) - Peter Max Magazine #1 [1970]
A social media user shared what appears to be the first look at the 2026 Topps Stadium Club design, indicating an upcoming product change.
Saw this on twitter, looks like we got our first look at the new 2026 Stadium Club design.
A Pokémon card artist famously finalized a card submission for the 30th Celebration set from a maternity ward after her water broke.
Fun Release Day Fact: The amount of Pokémon Cards drawn from a hospital's maternity ward is non-zero.
A Reddit moderator post clarifies community rules for game collecting, emphasizing kindness and respectful discussion of diverse collection types.
Read this BEFORE you post to r/gamecollecting. Rule clarifications, further info etc.
A Walmart employee reports significant scalping and a lack of new 30th anniversary Pokémon products in stores, indicating supply chain and availability issues.
30th already SCALPED
High-quality scans confirm the authenticity of the RGB Mew cards in the '30th Celebration' Pokémon TCG set, sparking discussion on their secret rare status.
They're REAL... High-quality scans of the RGB Mew cards in "30th Celebration"
High-quality images of all 20 Illustration Rares from the Japanese '30th Celebration' set are available, along with artist credits and English promo card information.
High-quality looks at all 20 Illustration Rares in "30th Celebration"! (Japanese)
A user warned against visiting a specific retailer for 30th anniversary products due to marked-up prices and purchase limits, with ETBs selling for $150.
DONT COME TO DICKS FOR 30th anniversary
A stolen sports card belonging to a Reddit user's friend surfaced and was sold on Goldin Auctions, raising questions about recovery and auction house vetting.
Stolen sports card sells on Goldin Auctions
A long-time Pokemon TCG collector shares personal memories tied to the hobby and expresses anticipation for an upcoming release day.
Love this Jirachi card ❤️ I miss my mom
Despite product scarcity due to scalping, a collector successfully pulls a rare card from packs found at Target, planning to trade it for a specific card.
Pull this Yesterday
A former collector from 1999-2000 shares what remains of their vintage Pokemon card collection, noting the loss of valuable holographic cards.
Born in 1988. Just wanted to share what’s left of my collection
A couple reports their most significant card pull to date, a Special Illustration Rare (SIR) from a Pitch Black ETB, which they plan to frame.
Our first SIR.
A collector excitedly announced a recent card pull, indicating a desirable acquisition.
Just pulled this
A collector excitedly shared the experience of pulling their first rare 'God Pack' from the Scarlet & Violet 151 series.
First God Pack pull from the SV 151
A new comic series, BATMAN: Bad Seeds SUNSET #1, is highlighted for its unique decompressed storytelling over a 12-hour narrative.
Any one else ALL IN on this BATMAN: Bad Seeds SUNSET #1 ?✨️
After over a year of searching, a collector finally found and acquired their favorite card, alongside some new bundles.
I finally found my favorite card!
A collector expressed extreme excitement after pulling a highly sought-after 'chase' card from a pack.
Pulled my chase and literally haven’t stopped shaking
A collector successfully acquired a highly desired 'grail card,' marking a significant personal achievement.
Grail Card
A son experienced a priceless reaction after finally pulling his first valuable Special Illustration Rare (SIR) card after months of collecting.
Our son just pulled this and he is STOKED!! His reaction was priceless. 😂💕
A collector achieved a childhood dream by completing an original 151 Pokémon card set, along with some promotional cards.
Finally finished a set of og 151
Ebay Authentication in Santa Ana, CA is reportedly taking action against postal theft by implementing a new tracking delivery service, Veho.
Ebay Authentication Santa Ana, CA FINALLY taking action against postal theft!
Trading card sales across all platforms reached over $900 million in August, making it the biggest month ever and surpassing previous high figures.
August - Biggest Month Ever
A user provides an update regarding Beckett, likely pertaining to grading services or industry news from the authentication company.
Update from Beckett
A user alerts the community to the availability of the 2026 Topps Update Series Baseball Cards Checklist for interested collectors.
2026 Topps Update Series Baseball Checklist
A collector reports multiple missing Pokémon card orders from TCGplayer, revealing a post office confirmation of a growing national issue with lost mail.
I filed a missing mail report, and this is what the post office told me.
Fanatics reportedly left internal hit sheets detailing contents inside product boxes for a breaker, raising concerns about product integrity and potential manipulation.
FANATICS accidentally leaves in full item hit sheet inside breakers order
News confirms the inclusion of an Eevee Illustration Rare card in the upcoming Delta Reign Pokémon TCG expansion.
Eevee IR card confirmed for delta reign
A collector is selling cards of Josue De Paula, the Dodgers' #1 prospect making his MLB debut tonight, citing his strong performance and high ranking.
FS #1 Dodgers Prospect set to make MLB Debut Tonight
The community discusses a trend of professional athletes like Mo Bamba, Tom Brady, and Lewis Hamilton opening sports card shops, prompting questions from independent owners.
Why pro athletes like Mo Bamba, Tom Brady and Lewis Hamilton are opening sports card shops
A shopper observed a line of people waiting for the sports card aisle to open at Walmart, prompting curiosity about new product drops.
New Drop?
GOG's new preservation initiative aims to revive classic PC gaming elements, suggesting positive developments for vintage video game accessibility.
GOG's preservation initiative is bringing back one of the coolest (and least practical) staples of "old PC gaming"
New images reveal connecting illustration rare cards of the Legendary Birds trio for the upcoming 30th Anniversary Pokémon TCG set, generating excitement for more reveals.
New 30th Anniversary Connecting Art Cards
The full Japanese card list for the upcoming 30th Celebrations set has been officially posted, providing new product information.
Full JP Card List posted for 30th Celebrations
PSA announces the opening of a new grading tier and updated tier names, while also confirming the upcoming opening of its European facility in Frankfurt.
PSA Opening New Grading Tier
Pokémon Center confirms that payments for the 30th-anniversary products are now officially being processed for customers.
Pokémon center 30th anniversary payments officially going through:)
A user reports a car break-in and the theft of valuable sports cards in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, seeking community help to identify stolen items.
Stolen sports cards!
A Reddit user reports spotting Paldean Fates TCG packs available in Egypt, indicating international product distribution.
paldean fates pack spotted in Egypt:p
A collector notes that eBay's authentication service has improved its packaging by adding tape to card savers, suggesting they are responsive to user feedback.
eBay authentication listened to us!
A collector reports their sister was charged for a 30th Anniversary Pokémon ETB preorder, indicating imminent shipping amid broader release issues.
My sister was charged for her 30th EBT preorder!
An historical article from 1972 documents an early New York comic-book convention, describing nascent comics fandom and the emerging value of comic book collectibles.
Funny Thing About Those Comic Books (Daily News - July 9th, 1972)
A Pokémon collector expresses frustration and disillusionment after their 30th-anniversary order was cancelled, suspecting they were misidentified as a bot.
Pokémon center canceled my order for 30th anniversary.
The Pokémon Center has implemented new AI bot detection systems, leading to mass cancellations of bot-placed orders for the 30th anniversary.
New AI Bot detection implementation on PKC backend.
Pokémon Center is cancelling 30th-anniversary orders, causing concern among collectors about their purchases.
Pokémon Center is cancelling 30th orders
Discord scalper alarms indicate that bot orders are being cancelled, suggesting a positive development for legitimate collectors.
Scalper alarms on Discord that Bot orders got cancelled
The Pokémon Company is reportedly cancelling orders placed by botters, leading to a 'cancellation massacre' that also affected some legitimate buyers.
Reports of botters getting decimated by Pokemon Company
The new London Fanatics Store on Regent Street was robbed, prompting speculation about the quantity and type of valuable cards and boxes stolen from the central location.
London Fanatics Store on Regent Street robbed last night
A collector reports a Pokémon Center order cancellation, seeking information on the cause and resolution from the community, suggesting potential supply or system issues.
Order canceled
A collector shares a successful pull from the Japanese Eevee Heroes TCG set, indicating active engagement with new releases and positive collecting experiences.
Sorry I couldn’t wait, I had to rip Japanese Eevee Heroes set and this was my pull.
A university hosted a free TCG event, suggesting growing community engagement and accessibility within the trading card game sector.
My university had a TCG event, all of this stuff was free!
A user shares high-quality scans of rare Chinese-exclusive SARs and Gold Cards from the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet era, highlighting unique market offerings.
High-quality scans of ALL of the Chinese-exclusive SARs and Gold Cards from the Scarlet/Violet Era onwards!
A collector showcases their nearly complete Peter Kussow 'rainbow' collection from 2025 Bowman Draft, seeking assistance to finish the set.
Rainbow🌈 (almost) 2025 Bowman Draft - Peter Kussow
A collector completed their first local card shop trade, exchanging an Ohtani Rookie Card for three autographs, indicating active secondary market engagement.
First LCS Trade
Liam Sharp's 'Starhenge: Book One' is praised for its blend of Arthurian legend, sci-fi, and breathtaking artwork, making it a notable release in modern comics.
Liam Sharp’s Starhenge
The concentration of major grading brands under one owner (Collectors) raises concerns among collectors and faces a proposed class action lawsuit for market dominance.
Three grading brands, one owner. Does that bother you at all?
A post celebrates the birthdays of notable comic artists Sergio Aragonés (89) and Mike Zeck (77), known for their significant contributions to the industry.
Birthdays A to Z: Sergio Aragonés and Mike Zeck celebrate today!
A collector acquired their first 1/1 card, an unexpected gift, expressing excitement despite the player's team affiliation.
First 1/1
A collector reports recent acquisitions of "Planet of Vampires" comic books from Atlas Comics (1975) during a road trip to Minneapolis.
Planet of Vampires - Atlas Comics - 1975
A collector excitedly announces the imminent return of their first 9.9 graded comic book, signaling a significant personal achievement in collecting.
On their way back to me. My first 9.9!
A 31-year-old collector found multiple factory-sealed Pokémon boxes, including a 1999 Starter Gift Box and various theme decks, from his childhood.
Crying, not shaking. Found my childhood factory-sealed Pokémon boxes after 26 years.
A collector expresses excitement after pulling their first full art card from their first pack opened since 2020/2021.
pulled my first full art!!
A collector acquired a Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box at MSRP and successfully pulled desirable cards.
Picked up Destined Rivals ETB today for MSRP and pulled these beauties
A collector completed their Kanda page by acquiring a Giratina V, noting the cost difference between Japanese and Chinese versions.
Received my grail today to complete the Kanda page!
A collector reports a successful card pull from an opening session, sharing their excitement with the community.
Pulled this last night!
New high-quality scans of Morpeko, Maushold, Sylveon ex, and other IRs and SARs from the upcoming Pokémon TCG set "30th Celebration" have been officially revealed, generating excitement among collectors.
High-quality scans of Morpeko, Maushold, Sylveon ex, and more new IRs and SARs from "30th Celebration"!
A user discovered Bowman boxes on shelves a week before release, but was unable to purchase them due to the official street date.
2026 Bowman target
A collector seeks information about a 1983 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. #163 card with a completely blank back found in a mixed lot.
1983 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. #163 with completely blank back
A collector excitedly announces receiving their first BGS Black Label 10, a 'POP 1' card, after their initial Beckett submission.
First BGS Black Label 10
A TCG player reports pulling a rare 'God Pack' containing a Gengar SIR, Pikachu, Lillie's Clefairy, and a Fez SIR from an Ascended booster bundle.
I PULLED A GOD PACK
News emerges about the apprehension of a card thief and scalper facing felony charges, sparking community discussion.
POS felony Card thief Scalper Caught
A comic book buyer reported a valuable CGC-graded comic stolen from a package, possibly during shipping, prompting a community-wide alert.
Stolen grail; spread the word please
A small card shop owner reports being impersonated by an AI-created scam website, leading to customer confusion and potential fraud.
Someone is impersonating a small mom/pop to scam people online.
The release date for the "30th Celebration" Binder Collection has been officially pushed back from October 2nd to December 4th.
The release date of the "30th Celebration" Binder Collection has been officially pushed back from October 2nd to December 4th
The community rallies to support 'Avery the Poke Kid' in achieving a YouTube subscriber goal amidst his cancer journey.
Help 'Avery the Poke Kid' reach his goal amidst cancer journey
A collector celebrates a 'Grail Day' mail delivery, including Living Set cards, a damage replacement, and a highly sought-after grail item.
Mail day Grail Day!
A collector receives a 'care package' in response to an expired redemption, indicating a potential industry practice for handling unfulfilled promised items.
Care Package for Expired Redemption
A collector reports a successful $15 auction find of a Reggie Jackson card from a rural auction, highlighting the value of attending in-person previews.
Auction find for $15
A user showcases a unique /10 Ronald Acuña Jr. card with a commemorative gold logo from a recent 'mail day' delivery.
Big Acuña Mail Day
A user received an email confirming they were selected for 5x Prismatic ETBs from a Walmart drawing, advising others not to lose hope.
Don’t give up hope on Walmart draw!
Reports emerge from Germany detailing a significant bulk purchase of 1,800 Ascended Heroes ETBs by four individuals using trucks, sparking community uproar over market manipulation.
“Investors” bought 1,800 Ascended Heroes ETBs at 2 Drugstores
A collector recounts selling inherited Magic: The Gathering cards, including valuable dual lands, to fund a new hobby purchase after a family loss.
Tier One Box Results + story
A GemRate report suggests CGC is closing the grading gap with PSA in the sports card market, indicating increased competition and more reputable options for collectors.
August Grading Report: CGC is closing the gap.
SGC, a prominent grading company, has increased the price of its lowest grading tier to $50, impacting collectors seeking authentication services.
SGC’s lowest grading tier is now $50
SGC has significantly increased its lowest-tier grading option from $15/15-20 days to $50/40+ days, impacting collectors seeking affordable and timely grading services.
SGC raises lowest tier grading option from $15/15-20 days to $50/40+ days
A USPS worker in Lincoln, NE was arrested for stealing a $47,000 sports card shipment after attempting to sell one of the cards on eBay.
USPS worker busted