Matt Johnson

From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the 'Graded Card Investor' YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market's 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.

PSA vs. BGS – Which Grading Company Should You Submit to?

In the debate of PSA vs BGS, the question often arises: which slab is superior? Trading cards, spanning categories from sports to trading card games such as Pokemon, Yugioh, and Magic the Gathering, are commonly submitted to PSA or BGS for third-party evaluation and grading. While SGC is acknowledged by some as a significant player […]

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Top 10 Magnifying Lamps for Grading Your Sports Cards

Hobby enthusiasts utilize magnifying lamps for many reasons. Whether inspecting stamps, model building or grading your sports cards, if you’re like me. Depending on your style, I’ve used a handful of different lamps for grading and inspecting my cards and found some work better than others.  I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 that

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How to Take Better Pictures of Your Sports Cards for eBay

Taking good pictures of your trading cards is easy With today’s technology, there is no reason to have a blurry, dark, or just plain lousy picture of your cards. If you’re making potential buyers strain their eyes to find the serial number or determine if it’s a refractor, you could lose a sale or a

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Are Football Cards Worth Money? | Collecting Football Cards

Unveiling the World of Football Card Collecting: A Comprehensive Guide The Rise of Football Cards in the Collectible Market In recent years, the sports card industry has experienced a remarkable resurgence, with football cards emerging as coveted treasures for collectors and investors alike. This resurgence is fueled by the growing popularity of football, the sport’s

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Scanners for Sports Cards

Is your current scanner failing to capture the intricate details of your sports cards, leaving you with blurry or distorted images? Whether you’re dealing with graded baseball cards, raw cards, or any other type of sports card, a top-notch scanner is crucial. In the competitive online market, clear, high-resolution images can be the difference between

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Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card Values & Recent Selling Prices

Hey guys, Matt from Graded Card Investor  Today, we’re diving into the highest-selling Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards that were sold recently. As you go through the list, make sure to take note of the population numbers (which indicate supply) alongside the prices. You’ll notice a significant correlation between these two factors. Griffey Jr.’s exceptional

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How to Submit your cards to PSA 2023 – Complete Guide

How to submit to PSA So you’ve discovered the realized prices PSA encapsulated cases are bringing to sports and non-sports trading cards, and you want in on the action. You’ve ravaged all the closets in your home, even your parent’s home, trying to find your old trading cards. Spending hours upon hours inspecting my cards, regardless

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The Best Brett Favre Football Card List & Price Guide

Brett Favre Football Card Analysis Football Reference: Brett Favre Career Overview: Investment Insight: Portfolio Allocation: Considering the historical relevance and potential demand for Favre’s cards, they seem to be a solid investment. However, how much of your portfolio you should invest depends on your risk tolerance, investment horizon, and overall strategy. Always remember, while sports

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Top 10 Dragonite Pokemon Cards You Need to Collect Now

Dragonite Pokemon Cards Despite its large size, Dragonite is skilled at flying faster than the speed of sound. It can fly around the globe in sixteen hours, requiring traveling at a ground speed of roughly 1,556 mph. Dragonite is a kindhearted Pokémon with human-like intelligence showing signs of generosity. It is known to save humans

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Most Valuable Baseball Cards from the 1980s Price Guide & Values

#251986 Donruss Highlights “Highlights in White.”Bo Jackson rookie card #43PSA 10 sold for $360 1986 Donruss Highlights cards have two versions printed. The only difference between the two is the color of the word “Highlights,” located in the lower left-hand corner of the card. What is known as the “Highlights in White” version has white

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