Current state of the hobby-Modern cards

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

At a small monthly card show we have here in the bay area I've watched TCG's completely take over. About 2 years ago they would take up about 10percent of the space, the last show it was over half. I think TCG's are or have already overtaken sports cards in popularity.

Most of the grading card business now comes from TCG doesn't it?

[Exhibitman]

It is not a unitary market. A 1983 Fleer is way different than a 1996 pinnacle is way different than a 2020 panini. I’ve been doing well selling 1980-1998 cards on eBay.

[homerunhitter]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

It is not a unitary market. A 1983 Fleer is way different than a 1996 pinnacle is way different than a 2020 panini. I’ve been doing well selling 1980-1998 cards on eBay.

Regarding the 1980-1998 cards. Are these base cards such as 1983 topps or 1997 topps? Thanks

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by Zach Wheat

Most of the grading card business now comes from TCG doesn't it?

Its close if it hasn't already surpassed it will soon