Did you know there is an entire universe of online sports card auctions and platforms outside of eBay? Sure, eBay is one of the biggest, but it’s an online auction platform for everything. Plus, you as the seller have to list the card yourself, ship it, etc. The other auction sites out there offer an […]
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When it comes to SGC vs. PSA, both services can grade a card for as low as $15. That said, SGC wins in speed, both in terms of being able to turn that $15 grading around quicker than PSA (5-10 days) and also being the fastest service altogether with a 1-2 day turnaround. The look
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Numbered sports cards are generally more valuable than their base card counterparts due to their limited production and rarity. There might be tens of thousands of base cards of the same player, while numbered cards could have 50, 25, or even only 1 copy. Generally,, numbered cards fall within the 1-500 range, including /1, /5,
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The best card grading service is offered by PSA thanks to its leading reputation and resale values. In fact, PSA graded over 1 million cards in August 2023 alone, while the next highest company, SGC, graded just over 100,000. That said, the “best” is subjective, and if turnaround time, cost, and/or look of the slab
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A retrofractor is a type of Bowman Chrome card that features a legendary player who made their major league debut before Bowman Chrome products had ever been released (and thus never had a 1st Bowman Chrome card printed). The retrofractor is new for the 2023 Bowman Chrome product release, with cards of three players –
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September 2023 Update: Big news from PSA as they recently announced new order tracker steps, which results in you being able to see your grades sooner than ever before. Check out the video below for the full rundown, but here is a quick update. Instead of going from Assembly to QA Check 1 and then
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Remember the days when collecting sports cards was as straightforward as black and white TV? Vintage cards and the junk wax era, with their simple designs and lack of frills, were the cherished treasures of yesteryears. Fast forward to today, and it’s a whole new ball game! I don’t hate it—in fact, I’m very much
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Cal Ripken Jr., fondly known as “The Iron Man” of baseball thanks to his consecutive games streak and long-standing record, has not only shined bright on the field but still does in the world of baseball card collecting. Over the past 90 days, according to Market Movers, several of his cards have seen significant appreciation
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While sports card values hinge on a lot of “it depends” rationale, I can tell you one thing with certainty—things move fast. One day a card can be a best seller and the next it can be down in the dumps. More exciting, a card can be worth absolutely nothing, only to shoot up the
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So, while we have recently talked about centering examples and the card centering tools, those things don’t really mean much unless you know what PSA allows, and will ding you for (or reward you for). When it comes to grading, there are grading scales, but then there also centering standards, requirements for the card surface,
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