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.

The Best 1955 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices

Hi everyone, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor. Today, I’ll be diving into the most valuable and top-selling 1955 Topps baseball cards. These cards are PSA graded and authenticated, and their pristine condition significantly boosts their value compared to ungraded ones. 1955 Topps Baseball Overview: The 1955 Topps Baseball set contains 206 cards, each 2-5/8″ […]

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The Best Emmitt Smith Rookie Cards – Recent selling Prices

Hey guys, Matt here with  Graded Card Investor and today I’m listing the best Emmitt Smith rookie cards in order of value. Now, this list includes gem PSA graded examples and all in perfect condition. Pay attention to the population report and the prices because there is a correlation between the two. Be sure to

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Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball Card & Rookie Card Recent Selling Prices

Hey guys! Matt here with Graded Card Investor and today I am listing off the most valuable Cal Ripken Jr. baseball cards and rookie cards. Now, these are his most traded, sought-after and collectible cards excluding any autographs or modern-day stuff. Those cards will be saved for another list. I listed these in order of recently

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Top 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Cards – Recent Sales

Hey guys, Matt here with Graded Card Investor and today I’m going to list off the best Giannis Antetokounmpo rookie cards to consider investing in. Now, before we get into the list let’s look at what Giannis has done so far in the NBA. Basketball Reference: Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Summary Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career stands out

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Larry Bird Basketball Card Values & Recent Selling Prices

Hey guys, Matt here with Graded Card Investor and today I’m going to list of the top-selling recently sold Larry Bird basketball cards. Now, this list will not include any modern Larry Bird cards printed after 1991. That list will be done separatley. This list includes his vintage cards of when he was actively playing.

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Top 10 Trevor Lawrence Rookie Cards – Recent Prices & Values

Rookie Card Investment Analysis: Trevor Lawrence Hello everyone, Matt here from Graded Card Investor, and today’s focus is on the top-selling Trevor Lawrence rookie cards. With a vast array of rookie cards out there, including various versions, parallels, inserts, short prints, and even super short prints, it can be overwhelming. In this article, I’ll highlight

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The Best Anthony Edwards Rookie Cards with Recent Prices

Hey everyone! Matt here with Graded Card Investor. Today, I’m looking into Anthony Edwards rookie cards, a player that’s creating quite a buzz in the sports card market recently. Let’s look at what makes “Ant-Man” a potential rookie card to invest in. Basketball Reference: Anthony Edwards Has shown remarkable growth since his debut in the

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PSA Grading Standards and Avoiding Card Rejection

Hey all, it’s Matt with Graded Card Investor and today we’re looking at the PSA grading standards. Understanding the intricate details of how PSA grades cards, the reasons cards may be rejected, and strategies for successful submission are essential for anyone looking to maximize their card’s value and appeal. No Grade Definitions by PSA If

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