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WATCH: Inside Fanatics Fest and the skyrocketing sports card industry

ABC News’ Perry Russom reports from Fanatics Fest in NYC on how sports cards were once considered a childish hobby, but are now estimated to be a nearly $20 billion industry.

Published July 18, 2026, 12:55 AM

Updated July 18, 2026, 1:17 AM300

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Inside Fanatics Fest and the skyrocketing sports card industry

ABC News’ Perry Russom reports from Fanatics Fest in NYC on how sports cards were once considered a childish hobby, but are now estimated to be a nearly $20 billion industry.

July 17, 2026

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WATCH: Inside Fanatics Fest and the skyrocketing sports card industry

Inside Fanatics Fest and the skyrocketing sports card industry

ABC News’ Perry Russom reports from Fanatics Fest in NYC on how sports cards were once considered a childish hobby, but are now estimated to be a nearly $20 billion industry.

July 17, 2026

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