During the start of the Pandemic, cards from NBA, MLB, NFL to even Pokémon saw astronomical increases in value and sales. Two years later it's still selling hot off the shelves of our local retail stores. However based on experience, the true value is in iconic players. For example rookie cards will always hold value because its a first edition. Ex/ Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Mookie Betts, Mike Trout,Tom Brady. If you happen to own any of those rookie cards you might own a gold-mind. But if you're going to spend an entire paycheck on 2022 printed NBA cards. Don't hold your breath on finding a card that is 4 figures worth.
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