This book is for any aspiring sports card collector. From personal stories about tossing thousands of dollars worth of cards in the trash to flipping cards for extreme profits, you’ll get the inside scoop to help you find your space in the card collecting world. You’ll learn how - start your collection, even if you have just a few bucks + - find and buy cards that make your collection unique + - keep your cards safe and secure + - make money selling, flipping, and trading cards + - determine accurate pricing and value + - connect with other card collectors + - access the resources all collectors need right now! Perfect for the beginning collector or anyone who wants to learn more about the current sports card industry! ...... Buried deep in a landfill somewhere in Minnesota lays a decomposing 2013-14 Panini Prizm Giannis Antetokounmpo #290 rookie card worth upwards of $1,000 today. It reached its highest value right after the 2021 NBA Finals when the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis won their first championship. When graded a PSA 10 (Professional Sports Authenticator), this card reached a top value of $6,500. Now you're probably wondering how that card would end up rotting in a garbage heap instead of being treated like a prized possession. I’m here to tell you that crazy story, plus the tales of many more high-value cards tossed in the trash. And after that, I will teach you everything I know about collecting, buying, trading, and selling cards, so you never make a crushing mistake as I did...