Baseball cards have had quite a run, right? When you combine the history, the ups and downs, and the pure vastness of all things related, it really is one of the greatest hobbies imaginable. That said, there have been some really terrible years—1988 was a cardboard wasteland, and not sure 1992 had a ton to […]
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Three experiences got me into baseball card collecting—flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores like Goodwill. I mean, there weren’t really many other options if you were looking to buy card collections in bulk in 1994. Even as we evolve into a much different time with this cardboard hobby we all love so much, Goodwill
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When I was young and innocent, I didn’t understand the difference between a garage sale and an estate sale. Frankly, I just thought estate sales were larger types of sales where instead of people staging items of sale in their garages, they had people wander their homes to find priced items. Well, obviously I now
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CVS sells sports cards, including major brands (Topps and Panini) and non-sports cards (Pokemon). These cards can be found in the toy aisle and sometimes up by the register. The types of cards being sold include hangers, along with repack boxes from Fairfield Collectibles, and others. While every CVS is different, here are the details
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Even when you might feel safe with a graded and authenticated card, you should always have your examining eyes and ears on to ensure everything is on the up and up. Here are a few things to check for when it comes to identifying fake PSA labels and slabs. This is not exhaustive by any
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Buying raw cards on eBay with the intention to grade can be tough. And let me just clarify that buying ungraded cards from anywhere with the intention to grade those cards can be difficult. Well, the buying part is always easy, but you just might have a hard time finding gems. Can it be done?
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With so many different places to pursue the hobby, from finding places to buy cards to searching online card stores specifically, we sometimes forget that we can go straight to the source! Does it make sense to always do so? No, but depending on your goals, Topps.com can be a reliable source of supply. Can
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Iconic Ink cards that aren’t from Panini are not real autographs, as they are stated to be “Facsimile Autographs” on the back of the cards. Iconic Ink Autographs from the Panini Absolute brand of cards are real, however. While the differences in look and design of the cards is apparent, always check the card backs
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One thing that really got me interested in cards was the collection treasure hunt. Getting up early with my dad to head out to the flea market and/or garage sales was such a formative and memorable experience for me. The thrill? Finding bulk collections and getting your hands on rare and valuable cards. It can
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This is not any sort of slight or dig; just an observation. But for a hobby and business as large and popular as sports card collecting, there are some websites and online user experiences that make more than a few people scratch their heads. Now, you won’t find a bigger COMC.com fan than me (COMC
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