In the dynamic realm of baseball cards, staying organized is not just a hobbyist’s preference—it’s a strategic advantage. Whether you’re meticulously curating a personal collection or diving into the world of card flipping for profit, understanding the depth and breadth of your collection is half the battle. Because let’s face it, the baseball card market […]
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In the ever-evolving world of sports card collecting, having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference. We previously curated a comprehensive guide on baseball card scanner and value apps (and 3 more apps on centering, specifically) to help enthusiasts determine the worth of their prized possessions. While that guide provided invaluable
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Ah, the world of baseball cards. From the quirky Tacofractor cards to something as simple as age-old Card Saver vs. Toploader debates, it’s a journey filled with surprises. And just when you think you’ve got a grip on things, you’re introduced to the vast universe of storage options. Binders, boxes, cases, frames… it’s enough to
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NM-MT means “Near Mint-Mint” and is a grading term commonly used for trading cards to describe a particular condition. A NM-MT card is close to being perfect, but not quite, with minor flaws that are visible to the naked eye upon close inspection. Every grading company has a different definition and grading scale. For instance,
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One very confusing things about baseball cards and sports cards in general is the fact that sometimes, for whatever reason, 2022 products aren’t released until deep into 2023. That’s exactly what’s happening with 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary, as searches for “2023” Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary have recently skyrocketed with the latest release. If you
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I’ve spent some time curating what are the best baseball cards of 2023—the rookies, the veterans, and everyone in between. For a TLDR version, here is what I’m laying out for the best cards in 2023: Best Rookies As a reminder, among the various card companies, Topps stands out as the best for rookies. Flagship,
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PSA grades thick cards, just as they would regular-sized cards. Some people mention that PSA is “harsh” on thick cards, but it could also be the fact that thick cards are more susceptible to damage. Either way, as a card submitter, you should treat thick cards like you would any other card—both in terms of
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A logoman card is a type of relic card that features the full league logo from the player’s uniform. Logoman cards are among the most rare of any card, are typically numbered 1/1, and are often a player’s most valuable card. For example, a Jamal Murray 2016 Flawless logoman RPA sold at the end of
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A BGS 9.5 is not the same as a PSA 10. While the conditions of the cards graded as such might be similar or even identical, there is a large difference in value between the two grades. Of course, each card and situation is different, but in a general sense, the value of a PSA
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With refractors of different colors like purple wave, pulsar, pink, and padparadscha and new types including tacofractors, retrofractors, and logofractors, it can all be really difficult to keep track of sometimes (and that’s coming from an expert collector who loves color and shine). So, let’s jump in and take a look at a few visual
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