Twentieth Century Fad Still a Big Hit in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collectors generated more than 150,000 online searches for sports trading cards in the past year, ranking the state among the most active markets in the country as demand—and prices—continue to climb.

A new study by DuelBits places New Jersey ninth nationwide, with 156,600 annual searches tied to sports cards, reflecting sustained interest in both vintage icons and modern stars.

Mickey Mantle leads demand in Garden State

Among collectors in New Jersey, interest is heavily concentrated around a handful of legend...