Interest in baseball cards has soared over the past few years, as both casual and hardcore collectors race to snag the rarest cards in the hopes that their new asset will skyrocket in value. It's led to a gold rush of sorts, and loads of people have been able to transform their cards into a sizable chunk of change.

If you just stumbled across an old shoebox full of the Topps you picked up as a kid, you're probably wondering how you can cash in. Read on to learn where you can sell baseball cards near you.

Everyone hopes they have a rare gem of a card in their collection, but how can you know for sure? You can get an approximate price by looking up similar cards on a number of websites, but for high-value cards, that won’t be enough. Getting your cards appraised by a trustworthy service is the only way to determine their true value.

Maybe you’ve been collecting baseball cards for years and now you’re finally thinking of selling them, or maybe you recently stumbled upon the cards you had as a kid buried in an old storage chest while cleaning out your attic.

Knowing the best way to sell baseball cards can turn your binders full of forgotten cards into clutch cash infusions. Those pieces of printed cardstock may be the definitive example of a collectible, going from a promotional tool for other businesses (particularly those with gum to sell) to a potential multi-thousand dollar windfall for owners who play their cards right.

Learning how to value baseball cards is an essential skill for any serious collector, and the most successful enthusiasts go beyond the physical.

This week’s drop, on Thursday March 10th, features top trading cards of two of the most exciting young international athletes.

After a hectic trade deadline that will change the complexion of the NBA for this season and beyond, the All Star Weekend is right around the corner.

Aaron Rodgers has won three MVP awards, and is currently leading the MVP odds to win a fourth this season. At age 38, he has shown no signs of slowing down. Whether he retires now or in 5 years, he is destined for the Hall of Fame.

The Bills and Chiefs are set to face off next weekend, in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game. Last year, the Chiefs beat them handily to earn a spot in the Super Bowl.

Not that we needed more proof, but it’s officially official: Steph Curry is the best shooter to ever walk this planet.