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Ryan Gaeta
Think of one coin series that spans the collecting spectrum, appealing to those new to the hobby and lifelong coin geeks alike. Odds are, you’ll conjure images of the shiniest,…
PCGS and PSA Bring Their “A” Games to Biggest Shows of the Year
Collectors, we’re neck deep in show season, and the biggest shows of the year are right around the corner, back to back weeks, on both the coin and the card…
What’s the Deal With the Dexter/Pogue 1804 Dollar?
Earlier this year, the Class I Dexter/Pogue specimen 1804 Draped Bust U.S. Silver Dollar (the “Dexter/Pogue 1804 Dollar” for short) was purchased at auction for $3,290,000 — a price tag…
May the Coins Be With You
Six years ago, on a tiny island far, far away, coins adorned with images from a famous space opera were minted not only for shear enjoyment but also for legal…
Autographed Rookie Cards: No Longer a No-No
Question: would you have ever gotten your Ernie Banks rookie card signed by the legend himself? How about a more modern example, a 2011 Topps Mike Trout rookie card? Would…
The Fed, Low Interest Rates and Soaring Card Values
Don’t look now, but rent, homes and the cost of living in general aren’t the only prices that have shot up recently; the value of trading cards and comics has…
PSA/DNA Blocks Counterfeiters Before Sunday’s Big Game
You may not know it, but before the big game on Sunday, one authentication company is taking a step to combat counterfeiting. Each of the approximately 100 footballs used during…
Top 3 Card Finds of 2016
To say it was a big year for the hobby would be somewhat of an understatement. Not only did 2016 see the soaring prices of vintage baseball cards; a number…
The World’s Most Valuable Coin Makes Its Way to West Coast
In the world of numismatics, there exist coins that are so striking, so historic, so valuable, the hobby is rocked when they catch a glimpse of them. The finest example…
6 Things You Should Know Before Seeing Doctor Strange
Anticipation for Marvel’s latest addition to their Cinematic Universe, “Doctor Strange,” is sky high as the film opens this weekend. But there’s more to this doctor of medicine and the…
