Market UpdatesVal Webb's Cameo Coin Collection Heads to Auction
Val Webb, the collector credited with defining cameo contrast in U.S. proof coinage, is dispersing his lifetime collection at auction. Here's why it matters.
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Collectibles Trends⭐ EXCLUSIVEHow to Build a Trading Card Portfolio That Holds Value
A step-by-step guide to building a trading card portfolio that holds value — covering thesis, grading, sourcing, tracking, and knowing when to sell.
Collectibles TrendsAmerica at 250: The Collectibles That Carry a Nation's Memory
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Americana collectibles — from 1776 Continental Dollars to founding-era documents — are quietly outperforming the broader market.
Market Analysis1892-S Morgan Dollar: The Coin Commerce Nearly Destroyed
The 1892-S Morgan dollar had a mintage of 1.2 million — yet MS-65 survivors number in the single digits. Here's how commerce and the Pittman Act created a condition rarity.
Collectibles TrendsKovels Antique Trader July Issue: Americana and Full-Throttle Collecting
Kovels Antique Trader's July issue covers Americana collecting at peak season — from patriotic textiles to cast-iron banks and political buttons hitting auction.
Market Analysis1971 No-S Proof Jefferson Nickel: 1,655 Known, One Series
The 1971 No-S Proof Jefferson Nickel (FS-501) is the only missing-mintmark proof in the series — 1,655 known, with PR-68 DC examples exceeding $1,000.
Collectibles Trends1961 Franklin Half Dollar FS-801: The Doubled Die With a Cameo Edge
The 1961 Franklin Half Dollar FS-801 is a Red Book-listed doubled die with a cameo secret that drives serious premiums in today's Proof market.
Market Analysis1792 Silver Disme: The Coin That Defined a Republic
The 1792 Silver Disme — America's first dime — has fewer than 20 PCGS-certified examples and sold for $2.76M in 2021. Here's why it still commands the room.
Collectibles Trends1859 Liberty Seated Half Dime: Paquet's Silent Design Experiment
The 1859 Liberty Seated Half Dime hides engraver Anthony Paquet's subtle design work. Here's what it means for collectors and what gem examples actually cost.
Market Updates1849 Miners' Bank $10 Gold Coin Heads to Auction
A rare 1849 Miners' Bank $10 gold Plain Border coin heads to GreatCollections auction — a relic of California's private mint scandal and Gold Rush chaos.
Market UpdatesPCGS White Rattler Holder Drives 1939 Walking Liberty to $10,419
A 1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar in PCGS MS-65 sold for $10,419 at GreatCollections on June 28, 2026 — driven entirely by its rare White Rattler holder.
Market AnalysisEX Dragon's Most Valuable Cards: Prices, Grades & Market Reality
EX Dragon's top Pokémon cards — including the first Nintendo Charizard and debut Rayquaza EX — are holding value in a corrected market. Here's why.
Collectibles Trends2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Basketball: What's Inside
2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Basketball is now available for pre-order, featuring on-card autos, Refractor parallels to 1/1, and a rookie-focused checklist.
Collectibles Trends2026 Topps Tribute Baseball: Checklist, Autos & Details
2026 Topps Tribute Baseball is coming with on-card autos, low-numbered parallels, and relic cards. Here's what collectors need to know before the checklist drops.
Collectibles Trends2025 Topps Resurgence Football Arrives With Premium Hobby Focus
2025 Topps Resurgence Football is a hobby-exclusive release featuring tiered rookie autos, numbered parallels, and a checklist built around the 2025 NFL Draft class.
Market UpdatesMTG Marvel Launch Splits Market: Old Cards Surge, New Cards Slide
MTG Marvel Super Heroes launched June 26 and split the secondary market: older Commander staples are surging while the set's own chase cards slide post-release.
MTG Marvel Super Heroes Set: 270 Cards, June 2026 Launch
MTG Marvel Super Heroes (MSH) launches June 26, 2026 with ~270 cards. Here's what the Spider-Man comp and graded market data tell collectors to expect.
Collectibles TrendsThe Five Greatest Eevee Cards Ever Printed, Ranked
From the $20,000 Umbreon Gold Star to the 1999 Jungle Eevee, these five Eeveelution cards define the category — ranked by market value and lasting significance.
Data SnapshotsBeckett Hot/Cold List: Week of June 29, 2026
Beckett's Hot/Cold list for June 29, 2026 signals which player cards are surging and which are cooling — a key sentiment tool for serious collectors.
Collectibles TrendsStrasbourg 1518 Coins: Silver Witnesses to Europe's Dancing Plague
Strasbourg pfennigs and batzen from 1518 — the year of Europe's Dancing Plague — offer serious collectors rare historical depth at still-accessible prices.
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