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PSA Just Changed the Math. Here's What It Means for Your Submissions.

Jun 6, 2026

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4 min read

PSA Just Changed the Math. Here's What It Means for Your Submissions.

Why $80 minimum might actually make you a better flipper by forcing you to do the math.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
Should You Sell Your Wemby Cards Before the Finals End?

Jun 4, 2026

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5 min read

Should You Sell Your Wemby Cards Before the Finals End?

Past data from championship winners gives us a clear picture. Here's exactly what I'm doing with Wemby, Brunson, Harper, and the rest of the Finals roster.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
4 Types of Flips: 12 Card Targets to Invest in Today

May 30, 2026

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5 min read

4 Types of Flips: 12 Card Targets to Invest in Today

Short-term, medium-term, long-term, and forever holds — here are the four types of card flips I actually use, plus specific buy targets for each with three price tiers to fit any budget.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
8 Types of Sports Cards Worth Investing In (And What to Avoid)

May 28, 2026

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5 min read

8 Types of Sports Cards Worth Investing In (And What to Avoid)

Justin Herbert has over 100,000 unique cards. Which one do you buy? That question paralyzes more collectors than anything else in the hobby. Here's how I think about it.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
How to Use the NFL Schedule to Time Better Card Flips (Plus, My 2026 Targets)

May 23, 2026

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3 min read

How to Use the NFL Schedule to Time Better Card Flips (Plus, My 2026 Targets)

Strength of schedule is just the starting point. Here's how I layer 3 data points to find the real investment opportunities.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
The 4 Types of Flips (+ Which Makes Sense for You)

May 21, 2026

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4 min read

The 4 Types of Flips (+ Which Makes Sense for You)

Plus, new releases, Wemby's biggest cards, and why I don't have the patience for most long-term holds.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
How to Find the Next Superstar Before the Hobby Does

May 16, 2026

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6 min read

How to Find the Next Superstar Before the Hobby Does

Plus: why this NBA rookie class could be all-time, and a sub-$200 flip with serious upside

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
The Complete List of Resources I Use to Flip Cards (my secret weapons)

May 14, 2026

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4 min read

The Complete List of Resources I Use to Flip Cards (my secret weapons)

After thousands of card transactions, these are the tools, supplies, and systems that actually help me buy smarter, grade better, and sell faster.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
The Best Buy/Sell/Hold Candidates from Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs
LockSimple

May 9, 2026

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6 min read

The Best Buy/Sell/Hold Candidates from Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs

Including the exact cards that I would buy, my timeframe for selling, and ideal ROI targets.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
Collectors Are Mad at PSA. Flippers Still Aren’t Leaving.

May 7, 2026

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4 min read

Collectors Are Mad at PSA. Flippers Still Aren’t Leaving.

Why the #NoPSAMay doesn't make a difference, but another legal issue brewing could massively impact the way that we flip cards.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
75% Gradable Cards on eBay + My NFL Preseason Target

May 2, 2026

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6 min read

75% Gradable Cards on eBay + My NFL Preseason Target

Stick to cards people actually want, buy with timing in mind, and grade only when the numbers make sense.

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
Newsletter 4/30

Apr 30, 2026

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4 min read

Newsletter 4/30

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
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