“In the last three years, our industry has really exploded. In some cases, the market was so hot and the desire so great that retailers like Target had to restrict access to its trading card department.ĭuring the first half of 2021 alone, eBay reports $2 billion in trading cards transactions occurred on its site, with an average of one sports trading card being purchased every second. While some took that time and money to the housing market, others took it to a different, equally hot market – the trading card market. Others found themselves with extra change in their pockets thanks to the stimulus checks. (NEXSTAR) – During the pandemic, many found themselves with time to return to hobbies they may have lost before.
