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πŸŽ“ 100% free Β· Built for ages 10–25

The Academy. Go from rookie to Hall of Fame.

Short, fun lessons and quizzes that teach you how the hobby really works β€” what makes a card valuable, how grading works, how to price with real sales, and how to sell safely. Earn a badge for every lesson and unlock seller perks as you level up.

Your progress Β· Rookie
9 of 20 lessons complete Β· 450 XP Β· next badge in 1 lesson
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πŸ₯‰ Rookie Β· grading basics πŸ₯ˆ Pro Β· pricing & comps πŸ₯‡ All-Star Β· safe selling πŸ† Hall of Fame Β· build your brand

4 levels Β· 20 lessons

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Rookie

Card basics, grading & condition. Learn what you're looking at.

5 lessons
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Pro

Pricing, comps & photos. Learn to list like you mean it.

5 lessons
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All-Star

Safe selling, shipping & spotting scams. Trade with confidence.

5 lessons
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Hall of Fame

Build a brand, grow a following, turn it into a side hustle.

5 lessons

πŸ₯‰ Rookie

5 lessons Β· ~25 min
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Lesson 1 Β· 4 min
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What is a sports card?

Base, inserts, parallels, rookies & autos β€” the words every collector needs.

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Lesson 2 Β· 5 min
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What makes a card valuable?

Player, set, rarity, condition & demand β€” the 5 value drivers.

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Lesson 3 Β· 6 min
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Grading & condition 101

Corners, edges, centering & surface β€” and how to read a PSA/BGS/SGC slab.

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Lesson 4 Β· 5 min
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Real vs. fake

Spot reprints & counterfeits before you buy β€” simple checks that work.

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Lesson 5 Β· 5 min
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Organize your collection

Sleeves, toploaders & storage β€” keep your cards mint and easy to find.

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πŸ₯ˆ Pro

5 lessons Β· ~30 min
Lesson 6 Β· 6 min
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Pricing with real comps

Use recent sold prices to price fair and sell faster.

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Lesson 7 Β· 5 min
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Photos that sell

Lighting, angles & backs β€” listing photos buyers actually trust.

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Lesson 8 Β· 6 min
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Writing a great listing

Titles, condition notes & honesty β€” describe it so it sells itself.

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Lesson 9 Β· 7 min
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Fees, profit & payouts

The 15% fee, shipping costs & what you actually keep. Do the math.

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Lesson 10 Β· 6 min
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Offers & negotiation

Handle best-offers like a pro without leaving money behind.

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πŸ₯‡ All-Star

5 lessons Β· ~30 min
Lesson 11 Β· 6 min
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Pack & ship like a pro

Penny sleeve β†’ toploader β†’ bubble mailer. Protect every card.

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Lesson 12 Β· 5 min
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Spot scams & stay safe

Red flags, off-platform traps & why you never share personal info.

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Lesson 13 Β· 6 min
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Buyer protection & disputes

How escrow keeps you safe and what to do if something goes wrong.

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Lesson 14 Β· 6 min
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Shipping worldwide

Customs, tracking & timelines when your buyer is overseas.

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Lesson 15 Β· 5 min
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Great service & reviews

Communication & speed that turn first buyers into repeat fans.

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πŸ† Hall of Fame

5 lessons Β· ~35 min
Lesson 16 Β· 7 min
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Build your collector brand

A name, a niche & a style buyers remember and follow.

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Lesson 17 Β· 7 min
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Grow on social

Show your pulls & rips, build a following, drive sales the smart way.

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Lesson 18 Β· 7 min
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Inventory like a business

Track cost, profit & what's selling. Treat your PC like a shop.

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Lesson 19 Β· 7 min
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Money smarts & taxes

Saving, reinvesting & the basics of money you earn. (Parent-friendly.)

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Lesson 20 Β· 7 min
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Collect for the long game

Patience, research & loving the hobby β€” not just chasing hype.

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Try a quiz

Every lesson ends with one
Rookie Β· Lesson 2 Β· Question 3 of 5

Which of these usually makes a rookie card worth the most?

A It has the player's name spelled correctly
B It's a low-numbered parallel in gem-mint condition βœ“
C It came from a pack you opened yourself
D It's the most recent season available
βœ“ Nice! Rarity + condition drive value most. Next question β†’

Collect badges as you learn

Unlock seller perks at each tier
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First Lesson
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Value Scout
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Grader
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Photo Pro
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Safe Shipper
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Hall of Famer
Ready to sell?

Finish Rookie, list your first card.

Complete the Rookie level to unlock guided selling β€” with your pricing coach right beside you. Under 18? A parent links and approves your account first.

Free foreverEarn perksParent-approved
Keep learning β†’ Parents start here
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Learn the basicsFinish the Rookie level β€” grading & value.
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Get verifiedParents link & approve accounts for under-18s.
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List with a coachGuided listing with real-comp pricing.
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Level upEarn badges & unlock Pro perks.