I stopped by the Truplayerz Card Show in Rosemount on January 10th, and the experience made an impression before I even walked through the doors. The street leading up to the venue was lined with cars on one side — so many that I ended up parking nearly a quarter …
Signature Saturday isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a pilgrimage. This year’s event is coming up on Saturday, January 24th at Target Field. It runs from 9:00 – 5:00 and tickets are available on their website. It’s the one day each year where generations of Twins fans stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder, …
As mentioned on the CardSota Podcast, below is a full breakdown of the Top 100 most liquid athletes of 2025. These rankings are built from eBay sales data covering the first 11 months of the year, highlighting which athletes moved the most cards across the hobby. Whether you’re a collector, …
As we mentioned on the podcast, the Pokémon market in 2025 delivered one of its most fascinating years yet. With eBay’s enormous volume of card sales to draw from, we finally have a clear snapshot of which characters truly drove the hobby—and the story the data tells is one longtime …
Hibbing just scored a brand‑new destination for TCG fans: Northern Realms Trading Cards, a shop built on affordability, community, and an ever‑growing lineup of fan‑favorite products. Located at 2125 2nd Avenue E, it’s a welcoming hangout for collectors of all ages—perfect for quick stops, weekend browsing, or chasing your next …
The Minnesota Card Show is leveling up the Midwest hobby scene with a brand‑new 2‑Day TCG only event coming to the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The previous RiverCenter shows they have put on have brought in dealers from all around the country, YouTubers, autograph guests, etc. With 375+ tables of only …
The countdown is on. The new Real Sportscards shop in Blaine (1510 109th Ave NE) will open at 8:00 AM on Black Friday, and collectors across the metro are buzzing. The excitement was evident to me as two separate groups of collectors knocked on the door during my visit and …
The grand opening of CardVault by Tom Brady at the Mall of America in Bloomington was nothing short of a spectacle. All four levels at the rotunda surrounding the stage were packed with fans eager to catch a glimpse of the GOAT himself (the first people in line got there …
It was just last month that CardVault by Tom Brady broke news that they were expanding to Minnesota. Rapid progress has clearly been made behind the scenes as they announced the grand opening celebration will be this Sunday, November 16th. The festivities begin at 5:00 PM in the Huntington Bank …
On a recent trip for my daughter’s volleyball game, I made a point to visit both locations of The Fan Zone—one in Waite Park and the other in Willmar. While I had originally planned to write about both, the Waite Park store’s sheer size deserves a dedicated deep dive when …
