Cllct is the official media partner of the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. You can follow our llve coverage of the NSCC all this week.
Since our launch in early April, we've also become a recognized leader for daily coverage of the hobby.
From breaking news and analysis to how-to guides, cllct exists to make collectors smarter.
And, of course, we're here to help you navigate The National and the Tri-Star Autograph Pavilion, and we'll be on the ground in Cleveland all week.
We hope to be your regular home for reporting on the collectibles world. Sign up for our newsletter, follow @cllctmedia on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Here's just a sampling of what we've done:
Breaking News
Our team of veteran reporters has followed every major development in the hobby and broken stories on some of the biggest names:
Tom Brady autograph signing sparks uproar: ‘He defaced our stuff’
In late April, cllct broke the news of a Tom Brady autograph signing in Miami that left collectors extremely dissatisfied with the quality of TB12's signatures — including several autographs that were added to highly valuable, game-used items.
"It looked like they were all signed by Tim Allen, not Tom Brady," one collector told cllct.
Six 1952 Mickey Mantle cards among $2 million theft in Dallas
On July 7, cllct learned of the theft of more than $2 million in vintage baseball cards at the Dallas Card Show. We were the first media outlet to speak directly to the dealer, who was robbed of six 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps cards and several other high-priced cards.
T206 Honus Wagner card surfaces: 'It just came out of thin air'
When the new season of Ken Goldin’s “King of Collectibles" debuted on Netflix in mid-June, the collecting world was buzzing about a new T206 Honus Wagner card. Through cllct's reporting, we explained where this grail came from and what it could be worth.
Michael Jordan did secret signing of 1986 Fleer rookie cards
The hobby was buzzing in April when eight autographed Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer rookie cards appeared in the PSA population report. Not only did cllct explain where the cards came from, we talked to autograph experts to rate the value of the signatures.
Sources: Arnold Palmer's Green Jacket among stolen Masters items
When news broke in April that a former Augusta National Golf Club employee had been arrested for transporting stolen memorabilia and merchandise from the club, cllct was the first media outlet to report Arnold Palmer's 1956 Green Jacket was among the items.
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The hobby should be fun
We're collectors ... but we're also kids at heart. And that shows up constantly in our daily coverage:
'EA College Football 25' is back
One of the most beloved video games ever made its triumphant comeback in mid-July as "EA Sports College Football 25" returned after an 11-year hiatus.
At cllct, we covered the story from every angle, with exclusive reporting on how much every school got paid to appear in the game, our rankings of the 10 best team entrances, our advice on the 10 top teams to use in dynasty mode and our breakdown of the ratings for the best teams in the game.
Move over, 1986 Fleer: Another MJ rookie is now most valuable
It's always fun to debate what a legend's most valuable card is ... or which is a true rookie card. With Michael Jordan, cllct went back to the mid-1980s to explain the history of the 1984-85 Jordan Star card, one of the most controversial collectibles of its era.
Found at Goodwill for $8.70, it sold for more than $15k
Every collector's dream is to walk into a thrift store and unearth some incredibly valuable collectible. An Oregon teen-ager lived that dream in June, when a Cubs jacket he bought at Goodwill — which might have been worn by Ernie Banks during his rookie season — sold for $15,569.
Where does that discovery rank among the all-time best items found at Goodwill? Well, cllct provided the answer with our list of the 10 most valuable treasures found at the thrift store.
"Grail" of "Star Wars" toys sells for record $525k at auction
Our coverage goes beyond sports, as we also go deep into the world of pop culture. And, of course, we're kids at heart.
So, when the rarest "Star Wars" toy every produced sold for more than a half-million dollars in late May, we told the history of the rocket-firing Boba Fett and why it's so rare.
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Making collectors smarter
We get flooded with questions from collectors (send yours here), and we're here to help both beginners and experts alike. Whether you're hitting a card show, or just found a shoebox of cards in your attic, cllct's guides to the hobby will help you with the next steps.
Should I get my cards graded? Our guide to the process
Figuring out whether to grade a card is a big issue for novice collectors. Grade a card that isn’t worth it, and you might be paying more to grade it than it's worth.
And if you've never done it, the grading process can be a bit intimidating. Luckily, cllct is here to help with our step-by-step guide.
We also detailed the differences in the major grading companies and how to choose the right one for your item.
Cards for kids: cllct's advice on what to buy young collectors
If you're looking to buy sports cards for a young fan, the offerings are so plentiful that it can be overwhelming. Luckily, cllct has sorted through the best options in every sport and at multiple price ranges.
The cllct guide: How to attend a card show
Few experiences for a collector can be more exhilarating — and also more overwhelming — than attending a card show. It's vital to go in with a plan, so cllct is here to offer our tips on how to navigate all the tables.