Long-form guides, market updates, and how-tos from BigJohnsCards24 — covering sports cards, Pokémon TCG, and card shows.
PSA Europe Opens August 2026 in Frankfurt — What It Means for US Sellers
PSA just confirmed PSA Europe begins operations in Frankfurt in August 2026 — the first deployment of its $200M investment. Per Sports Illustrated. What it actually changes for US sellers, the backlog, Pokémon TCG, and the rest of summer.
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PSA Backlog Tracker — Week 2: Bulk Now 140–160 Business Days
The Week 2 update sellers missed: PSA quietly extended Bulk turnaround from 95 to 140–160 business days, raised the Bulk minimum from 20 to 50 cards, and pushed Super Express to $349. What it means for slab supply, raw modern, and the rest of summer.
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Why I Partnered With 740 Hobby in Marietta
How the partnership with Cody started as a friendship, why the 740 Hobby team works, the sports card section I curate inside the shop, and a first look at Wrestling With The Hobby — the podcast and content platform Cody and I are launching.
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Why You Should Consider Big John's Cards When You Sell Your Sports Cards
Honest reasons to consider Big John's Cards — grew up in Parkersburg, same-day cash offers, buys a wide range of cards, takes whole collections in one transaction, in-person pickup across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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PSA Backlog Hits 14 Million — Week 1 After the Pause
The Value-tier pause was supposed to thin the queue. Instead, a last-minute rush added ~2.5 million cards in 5 days and the backlog is now closer to 14 million. What it means for slab prices, the SGC/BGS shift, and the rest of the summer.
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PSA Deadline Approaching: The Card Show Seller's Checklist Before June 2, 2026
Four days, seven moves. Last-call Value submissions, inventory audit, slab pricing for the summer shortage, SGC/BGS as the workaround — the tactical playbook for sellers heading into June.
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PSA Shutting Down Value Grading June 2, 2026 — What It Means for Sellers
PSA is shutting down all four Value tiers (Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, Value Max) effective June 2, 2026. Here's what's paused, what's still open, and how card show sellers should adjust — what to price up, what to clear out, and where SGC and BGS fit in.
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PSA vs BGS vs SGC — Which Grading Company Should You Use in 2026?
Side-by-side comparison of the big three grading companies — turnaround, prices, market premium, and which fits your card.
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Michael Jordan Rookie Card Values 2026 — Fleer #57 Price Guide
2026 ballpark prices for the iconic 1986-87 Fleer #57, plus other MJ rookie-era cards and what to watch for.
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Best Pokémon TCG Sets to Open in 2026
Which English and Japanese Pokémon sets are worth ripping right now — hit rate, value, and the ones to skip.
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Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards: Topps Chrome vs Upper Deck Refractor
Side-by-side guide to Kobe's 1996-97 rookies — Chrome #138, refractors, Upper Deck #58, and which is the right buy in 2026.
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Card Show Travel Guide: What to Bring as a Seller
Practical packing list for selling at a card show in 2026 — display, inventory, payments, security.
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