New TXST Newsroom article below:

@EPonMantel

https://news.txst.edu/faculty-experts/2026/five-questions-about-the-trading-card-frenzy.html

Curious if anyone knows whether the cert ID on PSA slabs can be used to approximate the date that the card was graded? If so, is there any documentation on which ranges of Cert IDs correspond to certain date ranges?

The TX Hill Country Card Show series is a student-sponsored, first-of-its-kind event hosted on a university campus, blending the collecting hobby and academic research.

Our next show will be held:

April 25, 2026

Strahan Arena, Texas State University

(San Marcos, TX)

Featuring a special appearance from Lance Archer (pro wrestler, AEW)

Several dealer tables still available ($30). Registration and admission details can be found via IG @TXCardonomics

Other ways to stay connected:

Website: TX Hill Country Card Show

X and TikTok: @TXCardonomics

Come join the growing community of collectors, students, and researchers shaping the future of Cardonomics.

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The TX Hill Country Card Show series is a student-sponsored, first-of-its-kind event hosted on a university campus, blending the thrill of the hobby with an active academic research lab onsite.


Our next show will be held:
📅 November 1–2
📍 LBJ Student Center, Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)
🎉 Featuring special appearances and autograph sessions with TXST football players Lincoln Pare, Brad Jackson, Beau Sparks, and Keldric Luster

Dealer tables still available — register through our website below and join the growing community of collectors, students, and researchers shaping the future of Cardonomics.

Stay connected:
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🌐 Website: TX Hill Country Card Show
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Hey everyone,

Lately I’ve been really interested in cards with in-person autographs and have been thinking through different player–card combinations that would make great pieces. Most recently, I’ve been focused on Messi, and I’m curious what others think.

If you could pick just one Messi card to have signed (say, in-person), which would it be, and why?

Would love to hear your thoughts!

— Jesse