Ryan Poynter

If you plan to buy and sell sports cards for profit, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is only looking at the sticker price of a card.

If you’ve spent any time on Whatnot, eBay, or social media lately, you’ve probably noticed something: sports card collecting is absolutely booming again. From massive rookie card sales to live box breaks pulling jaw-dropping hits, the hobby has evolved—and it’s more exciting than ever. At ClutchCardCo , we live in this space daily, and we’re here to help collectors and investors get the most out of it. The New Era of Sports Cards Gone are the days of cards sitting in shoeboxes untouched for...

If you’ve spent any time on Whatnot, TikTok Live, or sports card Twitter, you’ve probably heard the term “card breaking”  tossed around nonstop. But what exactly is a break—and why has it become one of the fastest-growing parts of the sports card hobby? Let’s break it down. (Pun fully intended.) What Is Card Breaking? Card breaking  is when a sealed box or case of trading cards is opened live, and collectors purchase a slot , team , division , or pack  before the break begins. Instead of...