Author: Charles Howard

Grading With Intention: Why It’s More Important Than Ever

Presented By All Touch Case Lately, I’ve needed to remind myself that not every card in my personal collection needs to be graded, and not every grading decision needs to...

Taking The Gambling Element Out Of Collecting

When you’re fully immersed in the modern-day sports card hobby, it can start to feel less like collecting and more like sitting at a blackjack table. It’s that split second...

Don’t Buy Into Hype, Buy Into Joy

The sports card hobby many of us grew up with feels unrecognizable today. Back when I was a kid, a pack cost a dollar or two. You rode your bike...

Make Cards Collectible Again

The hobby is supposed to be fun, but hype has a way of turning it into a chase that never ends. Every new release promises the next big thing. Every...

Sports Cards & The Fear Of Missing Out

Collecting sports cards has always been a thrilling hobby. The excitement of discovering a rare rookie card, the anticipation of a new release, and the simple joy of organizing a collection...

Collecting In 2025: A Cautionary Tale

When we think of “cautionary tales”, we usually think of stories where someone’s actions carried consequences. By definition, a cautionary tale is meant to warn others about the potential dangers of...

Pack It Up: Why Modern Card Collecting is a Mirage

One of the most fascinating things about our modern world is the ability to access any information with just the click of a button. The internet overflows with knowledge on...