Why Trading Cards Are Booming Again in Adigital Worll
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The first baseball cards were printed in Brooklyn, NY in 1868!
Sporting goods store Peck & Snyder issued trade cards featuring the Brooklyn Atlantics and Cincinnati Red Stockings — launching a hobby that now spans over 120 years of documented history.
The card boom buried PSA — economy grading hit 2-year waits!
In 2021, grading giant PSA temporarily halted new submissions after backlogs swelled to ~10 million cards. Everyday collectors waited up to 2 years to get cards back — freezing their ability to sell.
Topic poll · all networksThe first trading cards were inserted into packs of what product?
- Cigarettes
- Chewing gum
- Cereal boxes
- Tea tins
Guess, then reveal the answer
Cigarettes
A 1973 U.S. law makes selling fake trading cards a federal offense!
The Hobby Protection Act requires replica collectibles to be marked 'COPY.' The FTC enforces it — violations can trigger fines and legal action, a key protection as the card market tops $5B annually.
Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise ever — topping Star Wars!
With over $150B in total franchise revenue, Pokémon outpaces Star Wars ($70B) and Marvel ($33B). Trading cards alone account for billions, fueling today's collector boom at packed weekend shows.
