The European View 1/4: Grading

Cards in the US stay in the US. Cards in Europe go to Frankfurt.

Oct 18

1

Pokémon Price Nonsense: One Sale Later. Over 100× the Price.

The biggest Pokémon sales since August, next to what the same cards fetched before.

Oct 9

2

How I Bought Kobe (Again): Almost Twice the Price. Still a Discount.

The card rose 93% while I was out. Kobe's market rose 135%.

Oct 3

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August 2026

World Cup 2026: Two Ways to Measure It. Two Different Answers.

Thirteen players. Thirteen indexes. Thirteen cards. 1 June – 18 August 2026.

Aug 21

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July 2026

World Cup 2026: The Loudest Story. The Quietest Market.

Messi is going to his last World Cup final — and getting there, his card market barely stirred.

Jul 18

4

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World Cup 2026: The Story Isn't Scoring

One month of tournament, one month of Card Ladder data — a Round of 16 playbook.

Jul 5

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June 2026

World Cup 2026: Everyone Buys the World Cup. History Sells It.

Six months of Card Ladder data on the biggest tournament ever — and what the last cycle did to the people who bought in.

Jun 12

1

4

Disposition Effect: Why We Sell Winners and Marry Losers

The mistake we all make — even when we see it coming

Jun 7

1

3

May 2026

Messi vs Messi: Two cards. Two eras. One lesson.

Why standard exit logic fails on irreplaceable positions

May 30

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