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Oliver Buchannon
Corey Eck

Trading Cards

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The Pokémon Grading Explosion

Mar 5, 2026

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9 min read

The Pokémon Grading Explosion

Record volumes. Record prices. CGC up 121%. Is this a structural shift — or a bubble with a Charizard on top?

Corey Eck
Corey Eck

Deep Dive

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$8 Billion in Sales. What Do Sellers Actually Keep?

Feb 26, 2026

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9 min read

$8 Billion in Sales. What Do Sellers Actually Keep?

Whatnot's real fee structure, a $1M seller P&L, and why 62% exclusivity is a risk — not a loyalty stat.

Corey Eck
Corey Eck

Trading Cards

+3

One Company. Three Graders. 79% of the Market.

Feb 20, 2026

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14 min read

One Company. Three Graders. 79% of the Market.

How Collectors Holdings cornered card grading — and what it means for your money.

Corey Eck
Corey Eck

Live Commerce

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What's Coming & Why It Matters

Feb 14, 2026

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5 min read

What's Coming & Why It Matters

A preview of the market intelligence you're about to get every week

Corey Eck
Corey Eck

Stay Ahead of the Drop

Market intelligence for serious collectors and live sellers.

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