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Autographs 101 Updates

ByMike Redler

8 months ago3 min read

Autographs 101 Started as a Way to Find My People

I started Autographs 101 when I was 15 years old.

Hobby News

ByMike Redler

7 months ago4 min read

2026 Topps Heritage Baseball: Why This Retro Release Is Sparking Real Debate – And How to Spot the Gems Worth Holding

The wait is over. Officially dropped on March 18, 2026, the new Topps Heritage Baseball set has officially arrived

Hobby News

ByMike Redler

6 months ago3 min read

NBA Playoffs 2026: What Smart Collectors Are Watching Right Now

If you have been in this hobby long enough, you already know this. The playoffs are where things get weird. Prices move fast, narratives change overnight, and players can go from solid to must have in one series. Every year, a few collectors make great decisions, and a lot of others get caught chasing.

Hobby News

ByMike Redler

6 months ago6 min read

2026 NFL Draft Autograph Strategy: Which New Rookies to Target for Long-Term Value (and How to Verify Them in a Post-Scandal World)

The 2026 NFL Draft is happening right now, and if you’re anything like me, your brain is already going a mile a minute thinking about one thing

Collector Tips

ByMike Redler

7 months ago4 min read

Why Trust Is the Most Valuable Currency in the Autograph Hobby

Learn why trust is the most essentially currency in this space, and how Autographs 101 and our ecosystem is build to improve it throughout the hobby.

Hobby News

ByMike Redler

7 months ago4 min read

Why Cooper Flagg Autographs Are the Safest Long-Term Bet in 2026

The modern sports memorabilia hobby moves fast, but every once in a while, a generational prospect arrives and completely shifts the tectonic plates of the market. Right now, that player is Cooper Flagg.

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