The Cardboard Jungle
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One of eBay’s top-rated sports card singles sellers and home to live YouTube breaks under $20. Mister Swerb & The Jungle Crew keep it fun, informative, and hilarious, with live comps on big hits and FREE, IMMEDIATE SHIPPING. thecardboardjungle.com
There’s a fine line between investing and hoarding. I tripped over it while reorganizing my color parallels again.
December 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
There’s a fine line between investing and hoarding. I tripped over it while reorganizing my color parallels again.
Pulled a sticker auto of a guy I’d never heard of. Googled him. He works at Enterprise Rent-A-Car now.
December 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Pulled a sticker auto of a guy I’d never heard of. Googled him. He works at Enterprise Rent-A-Car now.
Once messaged a seller “best you can do?” on a $12 card. He said $12. I paid $12. We both hated the interaction.
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Once messaged a seller “best you can do?” on a $12 card. He said $12. I paid $12. We both hated the interaction.
He said he doesn’t collect anymore. I said, “Cool.” Then I watched him open 3 blasters behind a Walgreens dumpster.
December 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
He said he doesn’t collect anymore. I said, “Cool.” Then I watched him open 3 blasters behind a Walgreens dumpster.
Went to a show to sell. Ended up buying five slabs and a hot pretzel. No one spoke to me. Perfect day.
December 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Went to a show to sell. Ended up buying five slabs and a hot pretzel. No one spoke to me. Perfect day.
There’s a guy at every card show who says “I could’ve pulled that” when you show him your hit. Sir, no you couldn’t.
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
There’s a guy at every card show who says “I could’ve pulled that” when you show him your hit. Sir, no you couldn’t.
Opened a blaster, pulled nothing, said “that’s it.” Then drove straight to Target and bought two more. Like a man.
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Opened a blaster, pulled nothing, said “that’s it.” Then drove straight to Target and bought two more. Like a man.
Explaining comps to someone outside the hobby is like describing Bitcoin to your grandma. It just results in confusion and judgment.
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Explaining comps to someone outside the hobby is like describing Bitcoin to your grandma. It just results in confusion and judgment.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Purchased a lot of “200 RCs” from eBay. It was 198 copies of Jose Urena and two bent Kyle Lewis rookies. Worth it.
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Purchased a lot of “200 RCs” from eBay. It was 198 copies of Jose Urena and two bent Kyle Lewis rookies. Worth it.
Just got a “steal” on a card that’s been listed for 18 months with zero watchers. Feeling good.
December 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Just got a “steal” on a card that’s been listed for 18 months with zero watchers. Feeling good.
Do I need therapy? Probably. Did I just buy another $40 of singles I “needed” for my binder? Absolutely.
December 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Do I need therapy? Probably. Did I just buy another $40 of singles I “needed” for my binder? Absolutely.
Congrats to this week's giveaway winner: @graymcards on X.
P.S. New giveaway starts tomorrow night... stay tuned!
P.S. New giveaway starts tomorrow night... stay tuned!
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Congrats to this week's giveaway winner: @graymcards on X.
P.S. New giveaway starts tomorrow night... stay tuned!
P.S. New giveaway starts tomorrow night... stay tuned!
Every card show has that one guy selling 1991 Donruss like it’s a Roth IRA. God bless him. Stay delusional, king.
December 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Every card show has that one guy selling 1991 Donruss like it’s a Roth IRA. God bless him. Stay delusional, king.
Pulled a 1/1. Told my family we made it. We didn’t. But I’m happier now.
December 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Pulled a 1/1. Told my family we made it. We didn’t. But I’m happier now.
Every time I pull a base card of a retired reliever, I age 3 months and forget a loved one’s birthday.
December 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Every time I pull a base card of a retired reliever, I age 3 months and forget a loved one’s birthday.
The duality of man is wanting to quit the hobby forever… and checking eBay sold comps 10 minutes later.
December 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The duality of man is wanting to quit the hobby forever… and checking eBay sold comps 10 minutes later.
Was feeling good about my collection until a 12-year-old at a card show told me my slabs were ‘mid.’
December 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Was feeling good about my collection until a 12-year-old at a card show told me my slabs were ‘mid.’
My break group chat is the only place I’ve seen hope die in real time.
December 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My break group chat is the only place I’ve seen hope die in real time.
We pulled a Topps Flagship 3-Color Patch On Card Auto /25 in a recent Jungle break.
The card is absolutely beautiful, if we do say so ourselves...
The card is absolutely beautiful, if we do say so ourselves...
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We pulled a Topps Flagship 3-Color Patch On Card Auto /25 in a recent Jungle break.
The card is absolutely beautiful, if we do say so ourselves...
The card is absolutely beautiful, if we do say so ourselves...
4 teams left in tonight's 4-mega-box Topps Holiday 🏀 break:
- The Grizzlies ($7.45)
- The Pelicans ($7.45)
- The Kings ($5.95)
- The Pacers ($5.95)
Grab them now at thecardboardjungle.com
(We ship free and lighting-fast!)
- The Grizzlies ($7.45)
- The Pelicans ($7.45)
- The Kings ($5.95)
- The Pacers ($5.95)
Grab them now at thecardboardjungle.com
(We ship free and lighting-fast!)
December 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
4 teams left in tonight's 4-mega-box Topps Holiday 🏀 break:
- The Grizzlies ($7.45)
- The Pelicans ($7.45)
- The Kings ($5.95)
- The Pacers ($5.95)
Grab them now at thecardboardjungle.com
(We ship free and lighting-fast!)
- The Grizzlies ($7.45)
- The Pelicans ($7.45)
- The Kings ($5.95)
- The Pacers ($5.95)
Grab them now at thecardboardjungle.com
(We ship free and lighting-fast!)
eBay sellers be like ‘NM condition’ then ship you a card that looks like it was used as a coaster at a NASCAR tailgate.
December 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
eBay sellers be like ‘NM condition’ then ship you a card that looks like it was used as a coaster at a NASCAR tailgate.
My collection is worth thousands… according to me, in a manic state, after 3 drinks and zero comps.
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My collection is worth thousands… according to me, in a manic state, after 3 drinks and zero comps.
Every slab is a tiny coffin for my disposable income.
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Every slab is a tiny coffin for my disposable income.
