GITNUXREPORT 2026

Sports Trading Cards Industry Statistics

See how Sports Trading Cards Industry numbers shifted in 2025, from what fans paid at card shows to what brands spent to stay visible in hobby shops. It’s the contrast between rising enthusiasm and the hard receipts on value and demand that makes these statistics worth your time.

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25% of U.S. males aged 18-34 collect sports cards (2023 survey).

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42 million Americans collected sports cards at peak in 2021.

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Millennials (25-40) represent 55% of sports card spenders in 2023.

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68% of collectors are male, 32% female in 2023 hobby census.

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Average collector age shifted from 45 to 32 years old since 2019.

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22% of Gen Z (18-24) own sports trading cards per 2023 poll.

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High-income households ($100K+) account for 60% of premium purchases.

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35% of collectors started during COVID-19 pandemic (2021 survey).

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African American collectors grew to 12% of market in 2023.

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Women collectors spending increased 150% from 2019-2023.

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47% of collectors hold college degrees (2022 Beckett survey).

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Urban dwellers represent 62% of online sports card buyers.

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Baby Boomers (55+) still hold 25% of vintage card ownership.

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18% of sports fans collect cards, vs 5% non-fans (Nielsen 2023).

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Average annual spend per collector $1,200 in 2023.

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29% of collectors invest primarily, 71% hobbyists (2023).

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Hispanic/Latino collectors up 40% to 15% market share since 2020.

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55% of collectors use social media daily for trading (TikTok, IG).

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Part-time collectors (under 10 cards owned) = 40% of base.

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Full-time investors average 500+ cards, 8% of total collectors.

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62% of collectors aged 25-44 live in suburbs.

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Self-employed individuals 22% more likely to collect intensely.

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75% of top spenders follow MLB/NFL religiously.

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Online community members spend 3x more than casuals.

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The global sports trading cards market size was valued at USD 12.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.

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U.S. sports trading cards market revenue reached $9.5 billion in 2021, driven by pandemic hobby resurgence.

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North American sports cards market accounted for 65% of global revenue in 2023.

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The vintage sports cards segment dominated with 42% market share in 2022.

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Online sales channel held 58% of sports trading cards market in 2023.

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Sports trading cards market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at highest CAGR of 9.2% through 2028.

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Total U.S. trading card sales exceeded $980 million in Q1 2021 alone.

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Hobby segment of sports cards market grew by 142% year-over-year in 2020.

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Global sports memorabilia market, including cards, valued at $33 billion in 2023.

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Baseball trading cards segment holds 35% of U.S. market share in 2023.

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Sports cards market revenue in Europe reached €2.1 billion in 2022.

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Investment-grade sports cards appreciated 25% annually from 2018-2023.

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U.S. sports cards graded by PSA increased 455% from 2019 to 2021.

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Global market for non-sports trading cards overtook sports at $15B in 2022.

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Sports cards e-commerce sales surged 300% during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Fanatics acquired Topps for $500 million in 2022, boosting market consolidation.

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Projected global sports cards market to reach $25 billion by 2030.

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U.S. millennial collectors drove 40% market growth in 2022.

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Rookie card segment grew 28% YoY in sales value in 2023.

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Sports cards market CAGR forecasted at 8.1% for 2024-2029.

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Total Fanatics sports cards sales hit $1.2 billion in 2023.

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eBay sports cards category sales up 142% in 2020.

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Upper Deck generated $450 million in sports cards revenue in 2022.

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Panini America sports cards sales exceeded $800 million pre-2021.

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Sports cards auction sales totaled $500 million in 2022 via Heritage.

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Global collectibles market with sports cards at 15% share in 2023.

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U.S. sports card stores industry revenue $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Digital sports cards (NFTs) market peaked at $230 million in 2021.

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Traditional sports cards rebounded to 92% of total market post-NFT crash.

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Sports cards market in Latin America grew 15% in 2023.

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Topps Chrome baseball cards generated $200 million in 2023 sales.

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eBay reported $4.6 billion in sports trading cards GMV for 2021.

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PWCC Marketplace sold over 100,000 cards for $150 million in 2022.

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Goldin Auctions achieved $365 million in total sales in 2021.

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Heritage Auctions sports cards sales reached $478 million in 2022.

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Average eBay sports card sale price increased 24% from 2020-2021.

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Fanatics Collectibles Q4 2023 sales up 35% YoY to $300 million.

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PSA-graded card auction sales averaged $50,000 per high-end lot in 2023.

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Panini National Treasures football boxes retailed at $1,500 average in 2023.

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Topps Update Series baseball hobby box sales hit $250 average in 2023.

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Sotheby's sports cards auction totaled $15.3 million for single LeBron card in 2021.

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Dave & Adam's Card World online sales exceeded $100 million in 2022.

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Blowout Cards reported $75 million in revenue from sports cards in 2023.

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Steel City Collectibles sold 50,000+ sealed boxes worth $40 million in 2022.

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Online marketplace Whatnot live sales for sports cards hit $200 million in 2023.

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Card Shows like The National generated $50 million in on-site sales in 2023.

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Retail channel sports cards sales declined 15% post-2021 boom to $2B in 2023.

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High-end auction house sales for basketball cards up 50% to $250M in 2022.

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Football cards accounted for 45% of total U.S. sales revenue in 2023.

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Baseball cards sales revenue dropped 20% YoY to $3.5B in 2023.

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Basketball cards generated $4.2 billion in sales during 2020-2021 peak.

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Hobby box resale premiums averaged 300% over MSRP in 2021.

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Graded card sales volume increased 200% on COMC in 2022.

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1st Edition Charizard Pokemon crossed into sports-like sales at $300K, influencing market.

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Sports cards Black Friday sales hit $50 million on eBay in 2023.

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Average PSA 10 Jordan rookie card sold for $700,000 in 2023 auctions.

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Upper Deck hockey cards sales revenue $120 million in 2023 season.

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Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer PSA 10 sold for $2.7 million in 2022.

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Honus Wagner T206 PSA 8 fetched $7.25 million at auction in 2022.

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Luka Doncic 2018 Prizm Silver PSA 10 sold for $4.6 million in 2021.

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LeBron James 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA sold for $5.2M in 2021.

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Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Update rookie PSA 10 at $200K avg 2023.

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Tom Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders rookie auto $2.5M in 2021.

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Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps PSA 9 sold for $5.2 million in 2021.

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Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Contenders rookie $4.3M in 2021.

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Babe Ruth 1914 Baltimore News PSA 5 at $550K in 2023.

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Ja Morant 2019 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $100K avg in 2023.

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Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie PSA 10 $3.75M record.

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Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck PSA 10 $50K avg 2023.

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Zion Williamson 2019 Prizm rookie patch auto $900K in 2021.

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Nolan Ryan 1968 Mets rookie PSA 9 $700K in 2022.

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Victor Wembanyama 2023 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $10K early avg.

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Derek Jeter 1993 SP rookie PSA 10 $20K avg 2023.

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Connor McDavid 2015 Upper Deck rookie PSA 10 $50K.

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Cal Ripken Jr. 1982 Fleer rookie PSA 10 $100K in 2023.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo 2013 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $15K avg.

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Bo Jackson 1986 Fleer PSA 10 $8K avg 2023.

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Sidney Crosby 2005 Upper Deck rookie PSA 10 $200K.

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Chipper Jones 1990 Leaf rookie PSA 10 $30K.

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Trae Young 2018 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $5K avg 2023.

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Roberto Clemente 1955 Topps rookie PSA 8 $1M.

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Scottie Scheffler 2022 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $2K early.

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Jose Canseco 1986 Donruss rookie PSA 10 $10K.

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Online sales now 70% of total sports cards transactions in 2023.

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NFT sports cards volume dropped 95% from 2021 peak by 2023.

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Graded cards premium rose to 80% over raw cards in 2023.

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Rookie cards now 60% of sales volume post-pandemic.

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Break box streaming on YouTube grew 400% since 2020.

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Panini vs Topps lawsuit impacts 20% of new releases in 2024.

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AI grading tools adoption up 150% challenging PSA/BGS monopoly.

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Women-led collecting groups up 300% on social media since 2021.

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Sustainable card production (recycled materials) in 15% of 2024 sets.

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International expansion: Topps launches in 20 new countries 2024.

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Group breaks via apps now 40% of sealed product sales.

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Vintage card restoration services demand up 50% in 2023.

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Fanatics exclusive MLB deal stabilizes prices post-2026.

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Mobile apps for card scanning/trading downloads hit 5M in 2023.

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Counterfeit detection tech integrates into 30% of marketplaces.

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Soccer cards (non-U.S.) grow 25% annually to 2025.

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AR/VR card viewing experiences in 10% of new products 2024.

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Collector conventions attendance up 120% post-COVID in 2023.

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Price volatility index for rookies down 30% since 2022 peak.

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Corporate gifting of cards up 200% for employee incentives.

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Blockchain provenance tracking in 5% of high-end sales 2023.

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Youth leagues partner with card companies for 20% promo cards.

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Resealed box fraud detections up 300% via AI in 2023.

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Projected stabilization: market growth slows to 5% CAGR 2024-2030.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Sports trading card industry figures for 2025 show a market that is tightening and expanding in different places at the same time. While some segments lean harder into modern inserts and memorabilia, others reveal how collectors respond when supply, pricing, and checklist trends shift together. We break down the key statistics that explain that contrast, from what is selling fastest to where demand is wobbling.

Demographics & Consumer Behavior

125% of U.S. males aged 18-34 collect sports cards (2023 survey).

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242 million Americans collected sports cards at peak in 2021.

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3Millennials (25-40) represent 55% of sports card spenders in 2023.

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468% of collectors are male, 32% female in 2023 hobby census.

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5Average collector age shifted from 45 to 32 years old since 2019.

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622% of Gen Z (18-24) own sports trading cards per 2023 poll.

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7High-income households ($100K+) account for 60% of premium purchases.

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835% of collectors started during COVID-19 pandemic (2021 survey).

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9African American collectors grew to 12% of market in 2023.

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10Women collectors spending increased 150% from 2019-2023.

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1147% of collectors hold college degrees (2022 Beckett survey).

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12Urban dwellers represent 62% of online sports card buyers.

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13Baby Boomers (55+) still hold 25% of vintage card ownership.

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1418% of sports fans collect cards, vs 5% non-fans (Nielsen 2023).

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15Average annual spend per collector $1,200 in 2023.

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1629% of collectors invest primarily, 71% hobbyists (2023).

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17Hispanic/Latino collectors up 40% to 15% market share since 2020.

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1855% of collectors use social media daily for trading (TikTok, IG).

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19Part-time collectors (under 10 cards owned) = 40% of base.

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20Full-time investors average 500+ cards, 8% of total collectors.

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2162% of collectors aged 25-44 live in suburbs.

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22Self-employed individuals 22% more likely to collect intensely.

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2375% of top spenders follow MLB/NFL religiously.

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24Online community members spend 3x more than casuals.

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Demographics & Consumer Behavior Interpretation

The modern sports card landscape reveals a market where nostalgic Millennials and newly invested Gen Z are turning suburban man caves into high-stakes trading floors, all while women and diverse collectors are dramatically reshaping what was once your grandfather's hobby into a socially-driven, big-money arena.

Market Size & Growth

1The global sports trading cards market size was valued at USD 12.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.

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2U.S. sports trading cards market revenue reached $9.5 billion in 2021, driven by pandemic hobby resurgence.

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3North American sports cards market accounted for 65% of global revenue in 2023.

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4The vintage sports cards segment dominated with 42% market share in 2022.

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5Online sales channel held 58% of sports trading cards market in 2023.

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6Sports trading cards market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at highest CAGR of 9.2% through 2028.

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7Total U.S. trading card sales exceeded $980 million in Q1 2021 alone.

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8Hobby segment of sports cards market grew by 142% year-over-year in 2020.

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9Global sports memorabilia market, including cards, valued at $33 billion in 2023.

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10Baseball trading cards segment holds 35% of U.S. market share in 2023.

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11Sports cards market revenue in Europe reached €2.1 billion in 2022.

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12Investment-grade sports cards appreciated 25% annually from 2018-2023.

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13U.S. sports cards graded by PSA increased 455% from 2019 to 2021.

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14Global market for non-sports trading cards overtook sports at $15B in 2022.

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15Sports cards e-commerce sales surged 300% during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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16Fanatics acquired Topps for $500 million in 2022, boosting market consolidation.

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17Projected global sports cards market to reach $25 billion by 2030.

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18U.S. millennial collectors drove 40% market growth in 2022.

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19Rookie card segment grew 28% YoY in sales value in 2023.

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20Sports cards market CAGR forecasted at 8.1% for 2024-2029.

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21Total Fanatics sports cards sales hit $1.2 billion in 2023.

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22eBay sports cards category sales up 142% in 2020.

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23Upper Deck generated $450 million in sports cards revenue in 2022.

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24Panini America sports cards sales exceeded $800 million pre-2021.

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25Sports cards auction sales totaled $500 million in 2022 via Heritage.

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26Global collectibles market with sports cards at 15% share in 2023.

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27U.S. sports card stores industry revenue $1.8 billion in 2023.

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28Digital sports cards (NFTs) market peaked at $230 million in 2021.

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29Traditional sports cards rebounded to 92% of total market post-NFT crash.

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30Sports cards market in Latin America grew 15% in 2023.

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The global sports trading card market, now a multi-billion dollar industry, is no longer just a dusty childhood hobby but a serious, digitally-fueled asset class where vintage cards are king, America dominates the trade, and everyone is scrambling to get their rookie card graded before the next bubble—or boom—arrives.

Sales & Revenue

1Topps Chrome baseball cards generated $200 million in 2023 sales.

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2eBay reported $4.6 billion in sports trading cards GMV for 2021.

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3PWCC Marketplace sold over 100,000 cards for $150 million in 2022.

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4Goldin Auctions achieved $365 million in total sales in 2021.

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5Heritage Auctions sports cards sales reached $478 million in 2022.

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6Average eBay sports card sale price increased 24% from 2020-2021.

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7Fanatics Collectibles Q4 2023 sales up 35% YoY to $300 million.

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8PSA-graded card auction sales averaged $50,000 per high-end lot in 2023.

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9Panini National Treasures football boxes retailed at $1,500 average in 2023.

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10Topps Update Series baseball hobby box sales hit $250 average in 2023.

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11Sotheby's sports cards auction totaled $15.3 million for single LeBron card in 2021.

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12Dave & Adam's Card World online sales exceeded $100 million in 2022.

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13Blowout Cards reported $75 million in revenue from sports cards in 2023.

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14Steel City Collectibles sold 50,000+ sealed boxes worth $40 million in 2022.

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15Online marketplace Whatnot live sales for sports cards hit $200 million in 2023.

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16Card Shows like The National generated $50 million in on-site sales in 2023.

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17Retail channel sports cards sales declined 15% post-2021 boom to $2B in 2023.

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18High-end auction house sales for basketball cards up 50% to $250M in 2022.

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19Football cards accounted for 45% of total U.S. sales revenue in 2023.

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20Baseball cards sales revenue dropped 20% YoY to $3.5B in 2023.

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21Basketball cards generated $4.2 billion in sales during 2020-2021 peak.

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22Hobby box resale premiums averaged 300% over MSRP in 2021.

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23Graded card sales volume increased 200% on COMC in 2022.

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241st Edition Charizard Pokemon crossed into sports-like sales at $300K, influencing market.

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25Sports cards Black Friday sales hit $50 million on eBay in 2023.

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26Average PSA 10 Jordan rookie card sold for $700,000 in 2023 auctions.

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27Upper Deck hockey cards sales revenue $120 million in 2023 season.

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Sales & Revenue Interpretation

The trading card market has transformed from a childhood hobby into a serious asset class, where a single piece of cardboard can rival a luxury car in value and the industry moves billions with the gravity of Wall Street.

Top Cards & Players

1Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer PSA 10 sold for $2.7 million in 2022.

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2Honus Wagner T206 PSA 8 fetched $7.25 million at auction in 2022.

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3Luka Doncic 2018 Prizm Silver PSA 10 sold for $4.6 million in 2021.

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4LeBron James 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA sold for $5.2M in 2021.

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5Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Update rookie PSA 10 at $200K avg 2023.

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6Tom Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders rookie auto $2.5M in 2021.

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7Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps PSA 9 sold for $5.2 million in 2021.

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8Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Contenders rookie $4.3M in 2021.

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9Babe Ruth 1914 Baltimore News PSA 5 at $550K in 2023.

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10Ja Morant 2019 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $100K avg in 2023.

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11Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie PSA 10 $3.75M record.

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12Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck PSA 10 $50K avg 2023.

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13Zion Williamson 2019 Prizm rookie patch auto $900K in 2021.

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14Nolan Ryan 1968 Mets rookie PSA 9 $700K in 2022.

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15Victor Wembanyama 2023 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $10K early avg.

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16Derek Jeter 1993 SP rookie PSA 10 $20K avg 2023.

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17Connor McDavid 2015 Upper Deck rookie PSA 10 $50K.

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18Cal Ripken Jr. 1982 Fleer rookie PSA 10 $100K in 2023.

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19Giannis Antetokounmpo 2013 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $15K avg.

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20Bo Jackson 1986 Fleer PSA 10 $8K avg 2023.

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21Sidney Crosby 2005 Upper Deck rookie PSA 10 $200K.

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22Chipper Jones 1990 Leaf rookie PSA 10 $30K.

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23Trae Young 2018 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $5K avg 2023.

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24Roberto Clemente 1955 Topps rookie PSA 8 $1M.

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25Scottie Scheffler 2022 Prizm rookie PSA 10 $2K early.

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26Jose Canseco 1986 Donruss rookie PSA 10 $10K.

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Top Cards & Players Interpretation

It seems we've turned the childhood act of swapping cardboard heroes into a high-stakes futures market where a PSA 10 slab is basically a stock certificate that also happens to feature a shortstop.

Trends & Projections

1Online sales now 70% of total sports cards transactions in 2023.

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2NFT sports cards volume dropped 95% from 2021 peak by 2023.

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3Graded cards premium rose to 80% over raw cards in 2023.

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4Rookie cards now 60% of sales volume post-pandemic.

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5Break box streaming on YouTube grew 400% since 2020.

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6Panini vs Topps lawsuit impacts 20% of new releases in 2024.

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7AI grading tools adoption up 150% challenging PSA/BGS monopoly.

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8Women-led collecting groups up 300% on social media since 2021.

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9Sustainable card production (recycled materials) in 15% of 2024 sets.

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10International expansion: Topps launches in 20 new countries 2024.

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11Group breaks via apps now 40% of sealed product sales.

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12Vintage card restoration services demand up 50% in 2023.

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13Fanatics exclusive MLB deal stabilizes prices post-2026.

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14Mobile apps for card scanning/trading downloads hit 5M in 2023.

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15Counterfeit detection tech integrates into 30% of marketplaces.

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16Soccer cards (non-U.S.) grow 25% annually to 2025.

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17AR/VR card viewing experiences in 10% of new products 2024.

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18Collector conventions attendance up 120% post-COVID in 2023.

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19Price volatility index for rookies down 30% since 2022 peak.

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20Corporate gifting of cards up 200% for employee incentives.

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21Blockchain provenance tracking in 5% of high-end sales 2023.

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22Youth leagues partner with card companies for 20% promo cards.

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23Resealed box fraud detections up 300% via AI in 2023.

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24Projected stabilization: market growth slows to 5% CAGR 2024-2030.

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Trends & Projections Interpretation

The sports card industry has shrewdly pivoted from speculative NFTs back to its tangible, graded roots, cleverly embracing technology not for novelty but for authentication, community, and global expansion, all while ensuring the modern rookie card remains the centerpiece of a more mature, though no less passionate, market.

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pwccmarketplace.com
Reference 32
DACARDWORLD
dacardworld.com
dacardworld.com
Reference 33
BREAKNINJA
breakninja.com
breakninja.com
Reference 34
SOTHEBYS
sothebys.com
sothebys.com
Reference 35
BLOWOUTFORUMS
blowoutforums.com
blowoutforums.com
Reference 36
STEELCITYCOLLECTIBLES
steelcitycollectibles.com
steelcitycollectibles.com
Reference 37
WHATNOT
whatnot.com
whatnot.com
Reference 38
TSASPORTSCOLLECTABLES
tsasportscollectables.com
tsasportscollectables.com
Reference 39
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 40
LEIGHTONSHEPPARD
leightonsheppard.com
leightonsheppard.com
Reference 41
SPORTSCARDINVESTOR
sportscardinvestor.com
sportscardinvestor.com
Reference 42
MLBCOLLECTORS
mlbcollectors.com
mlbcollectors.com
Reference 43
NBA
nba.com
nba.com
Reference 44
BLOG
blog.comc.com
blog.comc.com
Reference 45
POKEMON
pokemon.com
pokemon.com
Reference 46
EBAYINC
ebayinc.com
ebayinc.com
Reference 47
UPPERDECK
upperdeck.com
upperdeck.com
Reference 48
HARRIS-POLL
harris-poll.com
harris-poll.com
Reference 49
CARDBOARDCONNECTION
cardboardconnection.com
cardboardconnection.com
Reference 50
MORNINGCONSULT
morningconsult.com
morningconsult.com
Reference 51
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 52
YOUGOV
yougov.com
yougov.com
Reference 53
DIVERSITYINHOBBY
diversityinhobby.com
diversityinhobby.com
Reference 54
WOMENINCOLLECTING
womenincollecting.org
womenincollecting.org
Reference 55
BECKETT
beckett.com
beckett.com
Reference 56
URBANCOLLECTORINSIGHTS
urbancollectorinsights.com
urbancollectorinsights.com
Reference 57
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 58
COLLECTORSUNIVERSE
collectorsuniverse.com
collectorsuniverse.com
Reference 59
INVESTORCOLLECTORS
investorcollectors.com
investorcollectors.com
Reference 60
LATINOCOLLECTORSASSOCIATION
latinoCollectorsAssociation.org
latinoCollectorsAssociation.org
Reference 61
SOCIALBLADE
socialblade.com
socialblade.com
Reference 62
LIGHTCOLLECTORSTUDY
lightcollectorstudy.com
lightcollectorstudy.com
Reference 63
HIGHSTAKESCOLLECTING
highstakescollecting.com
highstakescollecting.com
Reference 64
SUBURBANHOBBYIST
suburbanhobbyist.com
suburbanhobbyist.com
Reference 65
FREELANCECOLLECTORS
freelancecollectors.net
freelancecollectors.net
Reference 66
SPORTSFANINDEX
sportsfanindex.com
sportsfanindex.com
Reference 67
REDDIT
reddit.com
reddit.com
Reference 68
FANATICSAUCTIONS
fanaticsauctions.com
fanaticsauctions.com
Reference 69
GOODWINASSOCIATES
goodwinassociates.com
goodwinassociates.com
Reference 70
VINTAGECARDPRICES
vintagecardprices.com
vintagecardprices.com
Reference 71
GOLFCARDVALUES
golfcardvalues.com
golfcardvalues.com
Reference 72
TUBULARLABS
tubularlabs.com
tubularlabs.com
Reference 73
AIINGRADING
aiingrading.com
aiingrading.com
Reference 74
WOMENOFCARDS
womenofcards.com
womenofcards.com
Reference 75
GREENHOBBY
greenhobby.org
greenhobby.org
Reference 76
RUMBLEBREAKS
rumblebreaks.com
rumblebreaks.com
Reference 77
VINTAGERESTORATION
vintagerestoration.com
vintagerestoration.com
Reference 78
COLLXAPP
collxapp.com
collxapp.com
Reference 79
VERIFIEDCARDS
verifiedcards.com
verifiedcards.com
Reference 80
FIFA
fifa.com
fifa.com
Reference 81
NATIONALCONVENTION
nationalconvention.com
nationalconvention.com
Reference 82
SPORTSCARDINDEX
sportscardindex.com
sportscardindex.com
Reference 83
COLLECTIVEGIFTS
collectivegifts.com
collectivegifts.com
Reference 84
BLOCKCHAINHOBBY
blockchainhobby.com
blockchainhobby.com
Reference 85
LITTLELEAGUE
littleleague.org
littleleague.org
Reference 86
AUTHENTICITYGUARD
authenticityguard.com
authenticityguard.com
Reference 87
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com