23Sep
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.
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,...
13Sep
Sealed Pokémon Boxes: Which Sets Hold Value?
Sealed Pokémon Boxes: Which Sets Hold Value?
Sealed Pokémon boxes can act like a store-of-value—if you pick sets with enduring demand and limited reprint risk. The best performers pair iconic chase cards (Charizard, Umbreon, Pikachu),...
11Sep