Tag: card collecting
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Singapore’s Card-Collecting Craze Drives a New Grading Boom
Introduction: A New Frontier in Singapore’s Collectibles Scene In Singapore, a growing cohort of enthusiasts is turning trading cards into serious investments. Once seen as a hobby for schoolyards and fan clubs, rare cards are now judged with the same rigor as fine gemstones. Under bright lighting and high magnification, corners are scrutinised, surfaces scanned…
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Singapore’s Card-Grading Boom: How a Niche Trade Is Shaping a Hottest Hobby
Introduction: A New Era for Collectors In Singapore, the card-collecting scene is shifting from casual swaps to meticulous, professional grading. The practice, once the domain of hobbyists trading at weekend fairs, is now a formalized trade that scrutinizes rare trading cards under bright lights and high magnification. As the market for coveted cards grows, specialized…
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Behind the Bids: The Murky Side of Whatnot’s Live Auctions for Pokémon Cards
Introduction: A Christmas sprint into the world of live auctions As the holidays close in, a digital auction room pulses with energy. Whatnot, a platform that blends live streaming with real-time bidding for collectibles, has become a hotspot for Pokémon card fans eager to snag rare pulls, limited editions, and top-condition staples. But beneath the…