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The KSF Collectibles Blog is your practical guide to smarter collecting across Pokémon, sports cards, comic books, Funko/figures, and graded video games. Expect evergreen buyer guides with comparison tables, real-world pricing cues, and FAQ-style tips—like the best PSA/CGC Pokémon cards to buy by budget, which sealed Pokémon boxes tend to hold value, CGC vs PSA vs WATA grading, how to spot fake Funko Pops, quick rookie-card primers by sport, and how to store and insure your collection. Every post links to relevant categories and in-stock products so you can research, verify, and buy with confidence.

08Jan

1939 Babe Ruth Signed Yankees Program PSA Gem Mint 10

1939 Babe Ruth Multi-Signed New York Yankees Program

PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10 Autograph | Also Signed by St. Louis Browns Players In the world of vintage sports memorabilia, very few artifacts transcend collecting categories and enter the realm of true historical relics. This 1939 New York...
03Jan

Skyridge Charizard Box Topper PSA 10: A True Pokémon Grail

The Power of True Pokémon Grails: Why the 2003 Skyridge Charizard Box Topper PSA 10 Is One of the Hobby’s Most Elite Collectibles

In the Pokémon collecting world, there are plenty of expensive cards, plenty of rare cards, and plenty of nostalgic cards. But only...
03Jan

Pokémon Investment Cards: What Actually Holds Value

Pokémon Investment Cards: What Actually Holds Value (and Why My 2002 Legendary Collection Dark Blastoise Box Topper PSA 10 Is a Standout)

If you’ve spent any real time in the Pokémon market, you already know the truth: not every “rare” card is a good investment...
23Sep

How to Store & Insure Your Collection

How to Store & Insure Your Collection

Protecting value starts with the right sleeves and cases, then controlling light, temperature, and humidity—and finally insurance. Use this guide to build a storage stack that scales with your cards, comics, Funkos, and graded games. Quick Shop Links:• All...
16Sep

Top Rookie Cards by Sport (Quick Guide)

Top Rookie Cards by Sport (Quick Guide)

Rookie cards are the heart of sports collecting. Use this quick map of key sets, parallels, and grading cues across baseball, basketball, football, and soccer to browse and buy confidently. Quick Shop Links:• Sports category → Shop Sports...
15Sep

How to Spot Fake Funko Pops (Checklist)

How to Spot Fake Funko Pops (Checklist)

Counterfeit Funkos keep improving, but they leave tells—box print, fonts, stickers, paint lines, and barcodes. Use this step-by-step checklist before you buy or list. Quick Shop Links:• Funko & figures → Shop Authentic Funko• All collectibles →
13Sep

CGC vs PSA vs WATA: Which Grading Is Best for Games?

CGC vs PSA vs WATA: Which Grading Is Best for Games?

Grading adds authentication, condition transparency, and display appeal to video games. In 2025 the big three—CGC, PSA, and WATA—serve slightly different collector needs. Your best choice depends on platform focus, turnaround expectations, market liquidity,...