GameStop's reported $56 billion bid to acquire eBay has sent shockwaves through the collectibles industry, thrusting it into the national spotlight. Since eBay remains the go-to marketplace for sports cards and memorabilia, this potential deal could reshape the entire hobby ecosystem. However, analysts are skeptical about the feasibility of the acquisition, especially after GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's CNBC interview went viral for his "half cash, half stock" response when asked how the company would finance the move. Whether this is a serious play or just a clever way to drum up attention for Cohen's personal eBay store—where he's reportedly trying to unload a PSA 10 1990 Larry Walker Score Young Superstars RC—remains to be seen.

In heartwarming news, an Arizona grandmother and her three grandsons cracked open a box of Topps Chrome Football after waiting all day to rip packs together. Their patience paid off in a big way when they pulled the Josh Allen 1-of-1 Gold Shield Auto redemption. The family plans to consign the card through Fanatics Collect and split the proceeds evenly among the boys. Here's hoping the card fetches a hefty sum—and that the boys use some of the cash to treat their grandma to something special.

Meanwhile, billionaire Ken Griffin has added a second rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution to his collection, making him the sole owner of both surviving copies still in private hands. Griffin previously paid $43.2 million for another copy in 2021, setting a record for any book or historical document sold at auction. The newly acquired "Van Sinderen copy" will go on display in New York later this month as part of an exhibition celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

And finally, Mantel's Mike Metzler found himself comparing the $100,000 price tag of a Met Gala ticket to the sports card market—because, as he admits, most things remind him of cards. The results were telling: Steph Curry, Joe Burrow, Serena Williams, and Dwyane Wade all have rookie cards that easily clear that threshold, with some reaching seven-figure values. On the flip side, stars like Justin Jefferson, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Jimmy Butler, and Russell Wilson have top cards that still fall short of the Gala's steep admission price. Whether you're collecting cards or couture, it's clear that the sports memorabilia market continues to reach new heights.