Our Story
The Card Colony was built out of frustration. As a collector based in Salado, Texas, I kept asking the same question before every grading submission: "Is this card actually worth grading, or am I just donating money to PSA?" The tools that existed were clunky, required paid subscriptions, or used stale data.
So we built our own. The Card Colony Grading ROI Checker uses live PriceCharting data — the same data source trusted by thousands of card shop owners and professional graders — to calculate real-time ROI on any grading submission. Free. No signup. No nonsense.
What started as a personal tool became a full collector hub: live sports scores for the sports-card fan who follows the game, Topps new releases, curated eBay listings, and in-depth guides written by collectors who actually study the market.
The Collection
We don't just write about cards — we hold them. Our personal collection includes:
A 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle #300, a 1962 Topps Babe Ruth Special, an original Pokémon Base Set Charizard, and much more across sports, TCG, and vintage comic books. When we write about grading ROI on a 1960s baseball card, we're writing from experience — not from a spreadsheet.
What We Do
Grading ROI Checker — Search any card across 6+ games. See raw vs. graded prices from live eBay sold data. Get a clear Grade It / Hold / Sell Raw recommendation with full cost breakdown.
Live Sports Scores — NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL scores updated every 60 seconds. Because card values and player performance go hand in hand.
Topps New Releases — Shop the latest hobby boxes, blasters, and exclusive sets. Every purchase through our links earns a commission that helps keep the site free.
Collector Guides — In-depth articles on grading strategy, market analysis, and investment picks — written by collectors, for collectors.
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Live data · No signup · PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC · 6+ games