Investing & Value
Investment strategies and card valuation insights. Articles from The Parallel Report by CardPop — trading card analysis, guides and insights for Australian collectors.
Articles (3)
- Best LeBron James Cards to Buy in 2026: CardPop Investment Report — Six LeBron James cards, scored against CardPop's Investment Index — from the 2004 Topps Chrome PSA 9 to the 2023 Recon insert worth passing on. Here's what's a… (Reece Conway, 2026-07-07)
- The CardPop Investor's Guide to NBA Rookie Cards 2026-27 — How to identify future hobby stars before everyone else. The collectors who backed Wembanyama, Luka and Curry early were rewarded — here's how to read the 2026… (Reece Conway, 2026-06-23)
- What not joining a 3% collector marketplace is costing you after eBay's 2026 fee restructure — eBay Pro sellers still pay 13.4% in final value fees. On a $3,200 Charizard, that's $429 gone. Here's what Australian collectors are losing — and what they cou… (Reece Conway, 2026-06-16)
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