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Authorized PSA Dealer for weekly Group Submissions from Louisville, KY.
Owners: @gpcards24 & @ugacards
Contact: 502-792-7134 or [email protected]

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I Ripped It… 👀

#sportscards #baseballcards

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Pumped to get this back! @gagrading makes grading simple and always an ease dropping off, staying informed, and picking them up!

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My guys over at @gagrading did it again. All 10s!

Nine years ago, people were saying LeBron James had nothing left in the tank. Yet here we are, and he’s STILL going strong.

Now they’re saying the Luka market is down… meanwhile, he’s in the best shape of his life, with plenty of basketball ahead of him.

And Pokémon? The market EXPLODED again… then supposedly “CRASHED” again. 😂

I’ve been back in the Pokémon hobby since 2018, and I’ve watched this cycle play out multiple times. Record highs, massive hype, market corrections, panic selling, and eventually another wave of growth.

Here’s what I’ve learned after years of collecting and investing in sports cards and Pokémon:

Markets go up. Markets go down. Hype comes and goes. That’s the nature of any collectible market.

Not every card is a good investment, and not every price will recover. But corrections aren’t necessarily a bad thing. They shake out speculation, create opportunities, and remind people why understanding what you collect matters.

The biggest mistake is letting short-term market sentiment dictate your long-term conviction.

Collect what you love. Understand what you own. Buy with a purpose. And most importantly, enjoy the hobby.

I’ve watched people celebrate at the top and completely lose their minds at the bottom. Meanwhile, the collectors who genuinely love this stuff are still here.

Stop panicking over every dip. Stop chasing every peak. Learn to ride the waves.

Because at the end of the day, the hobby is bigger than the latest market chart. 📈🔥

#sportscards #pokemoncards

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WE WENT INTO THE DESERT CHASING A LEGEND… AND CAME BACK WITH ONE OF THE RAREST MODERN POKÉMON CARDS IN EXISTENCE!

Today’s adventure took us deep into the GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST (California) on a mission to track down something truly extraordinary… THE RGB MEW (GREEN)! 🟢✨

HUGE shoutout to @y.delarosa_ for reaching out and giving me the opportunity to bring this incredible piece of Pokémon history home! Beyond grateful for the trust and the opportunity! 🙏

This is what collecting is all about! The thrill of the hunt, the miles traveled, the incredible people you meet, and the unforgettable memories made along the way!

The greatest treasures aren’t always found… sometimes you have to go on an adventure to bring them home! 🌵🔥

#Pokemon #PokemonTCG #Mew #PokemonCollector #PokemonCards

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WHAT IF THE NEXT BIG THING IN TRADING CARDS IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF US… AND MOST PEOPLE ARE SLEEPING ON IT?! 👀🔥

I’ve been taking a few chances lately, ripping into new TCGs, and I can’t shake the feeling we might be witnessing the beginning of something HUGE!

I’ve been diving into Riftbound, the trading card game based on League of Legends, one of the BIGGEST competitive games in history. With its massive worldwide fanbase, I see some SERIOUS potential here!

The signature cards are the BIG chase, and I’m hunting for them!

Sometimes collecting means taking a risk BEFORE the hype catches up. Will Riftbound become a TCG powerhouse? Who knows, but I’m willing to take that gamble!

I’ve also been ripping Dragon Ball Super, and with the new anime remake coming, I’m HOOKED! 🐉🔥

And YES, I’m officially UNC status… but Dragon Ball is the GREATEST anime universe of ALL TIME! Argue with your mama. SUE ME! 😂

Sometimes the biggest wins come from believing in something before everyone else does! 💯

Shoutout to @getcollectr for having all the card and set data in their app!

#Riftbound #LeagueOfLegends #DragonBallSuper #TCG #CardCollecting

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2022-23 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Sidney Crosby blue autograph 6 / 15 PSA graded auto 10 Thank you @gagrading

#sidneycrosby #parkhurstchampions #autograph #pittsburghpenguins #slabbed

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Sports & Pokemon Card Show - LexCardX 2026

Central Bank Center - Exhibit Hall C
430 W Vine St
Lexington KY 40507

December 4th: 2 PM - 8 PM
December 5th: 9 AM - 7 PM
December 6th: 10 AM - 3 PM

Trade Night: December 4th: 8:15PM - 11:30 PM, Meeting Room 4
Trade Night is sponsored by Kentucky Ty - Card Negotiator & The Bullpen Sports Cards & Collectibles

GA Grading will be on site accepting submissions for PSA.

Admission is $5 per day, or $10 for a 3 day pass.

Vendor tables can be purchased at LexCardX.com or by contacting Bryan Armes at 859 625 8917

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The crazy thing about life is that there will always be ups and downs. Sometimes, we get so caught up in chasing what’s next that we forget to take a moment to appreciate what we have, how far we’ve come, and where it all started.

From meeting 50 Cent, to winning my biggest jackpot of all time, to completing the biggest trade I’ve ever made. These are moments I never could have imagined, and I’m beyond grateful to be experiencing them.

But through all of it, one thing will never change. No matter what we accomplish, we’re all still people. Nobody is better than anybody else. Success doesn’t define who we are. How we treat others, how we carry ourselves, and how we remember the people who helped us along the way matter so much more.

I never want to get to a point where these experiences feel normal or where I forget how fortunate I am to be doing what I love. There are so many people who work just as hard, have their own dreams, and are fighting battles we know nothing about.

To everyone who has supported me, watched a video, shared a kind word, or simply been part of this journey, thank you. You have helped make so many of these moments possible, and I don’t take a single one for granted.

Stay humble, stay grateful, and never forget where you came from. Keep chasing your dreams, but don’t forget to enjoy the life you’re building along the way.

I’m just a regular guy who’s been blessed with some incredible opportunities, and I hope I never lose sight of that.

Much love to you all…

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Sending this bad boy off to @gagrading! After it’s graded it will more than likely head to auction! Insane card! My biggest pull in a while!

I will say @topps Chrome Basketball does have better look then prizm imo.

#basketball #basketballcards #sportscards

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We are excited to welcome @gagrading to the inaugural Derby City Card Show❗❗

Need cards sent to PSA? Garrett and Adam can handle that for you.
📆 October 8-11, 2026
📍Kentucky Expo Center

#thehobby #sportscards #cardshow #whodoyoucollect #slabs

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Look what i found while looking around the house. Still got a special prokect for the prerelease Clefairy cards. A lot of the pikachu cards aren't in nm condition but gonna be fun to go through using @getcollectr #pokemon

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And here we are with the EPIC trade. Been holding these gold stars for a while and thought it was a good time to cash in and move it back into sealed vintage. Thanks to @eacollectibles99 for making the deal easy and smooth. Looking forward to our next deal! #pokemon #boosterbox

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