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Meet the Disposable Bluetooth Beacon: The Future of Collectibles Security
The collectibles world has a problem. High-value cards, comics, and currency walk out of shops, disappear at conventions, and vanish from collections with alarming frequency. Traditional security methods: cameras, alarms, locked cases: only go so far. What if we told you there's a new solution on the horizon that's smaller than a quarter, costs less than a coffee, and could revolutionize how we protect our most valuable collectibles? Enter the disposable Bluetooth beacon: a t

Dr. Mardis
Oct 145 min read


Meet the Disposable Bluetooth Beacon: The Future of Collectibles Security
The collectibles world has a problem. High-value cards, comics, and currency walk out of shops, disappear at conventions, and vanish from collections with alarming frequency. Traditional security methods: cameras, alarms, locked cases: only go so far. What if we told you there's a new solution on the horizon that's smaller than a quarter, costs less than a coffee, and could revolutionize how we protect our most valuable collectibles? Enter the disposable Bluetooth beacon: a t

Dr. Mardis
Oct 145 min read


Types of Card Sleeves Explained: Which Protection Style Will Save Your Collection's Value?
Card sleeves prevent damage. Damage reduces value. The sleeve type determines protection level.  Penny Sleeves: Basic Function  Penny sleeves cost approximately one cent each. Made from thin polypropylene. Standard dimensions: 2 5/8 x 3 5/8 inches. Protection level: minimal. Blocks dust and light scratches. Does not prevent bending or edge wear. Suitable for bulk storage of low-value cards. Material thickness: 50-60 microns. Cards slide easily. Fit is loose.  Inner Sleeves: P

Dr. Mardis
Oct 133 min read


The Hobby's Intelligence Gap: Why Poor Security Reporting Puts Everyone at Risk
The card collecting community operates like a medieval village. Information travels through whispers. Warnings spread through private...

Dr. Mardis
Oct 124 min read


The Hobby's Intelligence Gap: Why Poor Security Reporting Puts Everyone at Risk
The card collecting community operates like a medieval village. Information travels through whispers. Warnings spread through private...

Dr. Mardis
Oct 114 min read


Why Security Incidents Matter: The Stakes for Card Shops and Collectors
The collectibles world isn't immune to crime. Card shops face break-ins, collectors get robbed at shows, and online scams target...

Dr. Mardis
Oct 105 min read


Inside the Collectibles Security Arms Race: How Card Shops and Collectors Are Fighting Back Against Crime
Card shops are targets. Collectors are targets. The response has been predictable. Property crime rates climb. Police resources shrink....

Dr. Mardis
Oct 83 min read
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