# Why Game Used Sports Items Are the Smartest Buy Right Now

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Podcast: [Sports Cards are Dope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-cards-are-dope-7170687)
Published: 2026-01-19T21:59:08+00:00
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## Resource

Game used memorabilia is quietly becoming one of the most underrated assets in sports collecting. In this episode, I break down my recent purchases and explain why I believe this market is just getting started. Timestamps: 0:00 – Why I started buying game used items 1:05 – My first two game used jerseys 3:00 – Finding undervalued game worn shoes 6:10 – Certified vs signed only items 9:15 – Championship ceremony gear and why it matters 11:40 – Why game used will outperform signed items long term Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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