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Billy Lesnak
Trading Card & Memorabilia Expert
Education
- BS, University of Pittsburgh
Professional Achievements
- Featured in The New York Times and appeared as a guest on multiple radio shows, including NPR, as a trading card expert
Certifications & Organizations
- Serves as an elector for the Trading Card Hall of Fame
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (17)
Which Labubus Are the Rarest? A Complete Guide
Learn which Labubus are valuable—and whyThe Labubu craze only seems to be growing, and with over 300 unique Labubus out there, collecting them all is a big challenge. Even finding a “secret” Labubu is pretty uncomm...
25+ Most Valuable Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Trading card expert Billy Lesnak explains which vintage and modern cards are worth the mostThe Garbage Pail Kids trading cards from the 1980s were controversial, entertaining, and buckets of fun for kids and adults to co...
Labubu Characters Guide: Who’s Who in “The Monsters”
What we know about the adorable monsters in Labubu’s worldLabubu is the most popular figure from Kasing Lung’s series ''The Monsters'', but have you ever wondered about the other characters? We’re breaking down eve...
Where Can You Buy an Authentic Labubu Doll? Here’s Where to Look
Plus, how to make sure that your new Labubu is genuineLabubus are elf-like toys with mischievous, toothy grins and plush bodies—and they’re without a doubt the biggest toy craze happening right now! Competition for L...
How to
Preserve a Signature on an Article of Clothing
Memorabilia expert Billy Lesnak offers tips to protect your autograph from the elementsWere you lucky enough to have your favourite celebrity sign your shirt? Have you decided to preserve the memories of your graduating ...
A Complete Guide to the PSA Card Grading Process
Easy steps for submitting your form & shipping your cards If you want to send in your items to be graded by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), the process is easy to move through and is mostly done online. While yo...
How to
Spot a Fake Autograph
To spot a fake autograph, your best bet is to compare your autograph to examples of the same person’s autograph, looking for significant differences. If the autograph contains too many differences when compared to a k...
What Are the Rarest Funko Pop Figures?
Discover which Pops are the most expensive and hardest to findYou have an awesome Funko Pop collection, but do you have any rare Funkos that may be worth thousands? To help you find out, we tracked down the rarest and mo...
How to
Organize Your Trading Cards
If you're passionate about collecting your trading cards, there will eventually come a point where your collection becomes too big to keep proper track of. Organizing your trading card collection is an inevitable priorit...
How to
Meet an NFL Player
There is nothing like the exhilarating feeling of meeting your favorite NFL player. Whether you want an autograph, photo, or just the chance to say hi, there are many ways you can find and approach a player. You may have...
25 Valuable Disney Lorcana Cards & What They're Worth
Trading card expert Billy Lesnak weighs in on the state of the Lorcana marketAre you wondering if you have any of the rarest or most expensive cards in your Lorcana collection? With this Disney-themed trading card game o...
How to
Make Sure You're Buying Real Yu Gi Oh! Cards
It's not uncommon to get scammed during a large Yu-Gi-Oh! trade, but you don't have to fall victim. A good Yu-Gi-Oh! player knows how to spot a fake from a mile away.
How to
Sell Basketball Cards
Selling your basketball card collection can be an exciting process, especially if you think you have some rare and valuable cards. Thanks to the Internet and a growing interest in sports card collecting, selling basketba...
The 20 Most Expensive Air Jordans of All Time
Spoiler alert, some pairs are worth millionsJordans are some of the most popular and coveted sneakers in the game. Nike created the shoes for legendary NBA star Michael Jordan in 1985 and they've been a source of major h...
How to
Care for an Action Figure Collection
Action figures are a great way to relive the scenes in your favorite shows and movies, but caring for a large collection can be overwhelming. 5 February 2021. Your figures should always be stored in a room temperature, d...
How to
Collect Postcards
Deltiology is the official term for collecting (and studying) postcards. The third largest hobby after collecting stamps and money, collecting postcards can be a very rewarding pastime that can be as broad or as narrow a...
How to
Sell Baseball Memorabilia
Collecting sports memorabilia is an enjoyable, engaging hobby, but it can also be an expensive one. With more and rarer autographs, baseball cards, jerseys, gloves, and baseballs selling for hundreds or even thousands of...
