{"product_id":"sports-card-collecting-investing-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Sports Card Collecting \u0026 Investing for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeoff Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBen Burrows\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTyler Nethercott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a part of the growing sports card trading community\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSports Card Collecting \u0026amp; Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you how to start or resume collecting, how to trade, sell, grade, and protect your cards. This is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read breakdown of the sports card hobby and its many nuances. You'll learn the basics and get up to speed on the recent influx of new brands, companies, investors, influencers, and technologies that have completely reshaped the community. The popularity of sports cards as an alternative investment is at an all-time high, and this Dummies guide helps you budget and make smart trades. The anatomy of a sports card, spotting card damage, grading scales, buying safely, using trusted marketplaces, building your collection, pricing and selling your cards, avoiding scams--it's all in here. Become a savvy card collector, the easy way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the ins and outs of trading sports cards as a collector and an investor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine the value of your cards and discover where to find rare deals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay safe while buying and selling from local dealers, with online marketplaces, and at in-person events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome a part of the collector community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginners of all ages who want to start (or resume) collecting sports cards can find all the must-know info in the pages of \u003ci\u003eSports Card Collecting \u0026amp; Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJump into the world of sports cards\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Buying and selling sports cards is a fun, engaging, and potentially lucrative hobby. \u003ci\u003eSports Card Collecting \u0026amp; Investing For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eteaches you the basics so you can start building a great collection (or pick up where you left off if you are coming back to the hobby). You'll get the skinny on the history of collecting, the card manufacturers, building your collection, grading, and how to invest in sports cards like a pro. By the time you're done with this book, you'll be ready to hit up card shows and start building an amazing collection--all while avoiding scams and mistakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy and sell cards safely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn all about card shows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind deals online and at shows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisplay and store your cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect with other collectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpot fake and damaged cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand card grading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the value of your cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGeoff Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Sports Card Investor, the leading content network and data platform for trading card enthusiasts. \u003cb\u003eBen Burrows\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist and the former content director for Sports Card Investor. \u003cb\u003eTyler Nethercott\u003c\/b\u003e is the VP of product development for Sports Card Investor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 8.48 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763692175648,"sku":"9781394225057","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/efc0e70d2d3a11b41f064d89a0644020.webp?v=1780239443","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sports-card-collecting-investing-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}