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Why Are Graded Cards Worth More?

September 5, 2020 Ballcard Genius

In general, this hobby of card collecting makes sense. Star player cards are worth more than your average role player. Makes sense. Rookie cards of a star player are generally worth more than other base […]

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Should You Sleeve Common Baseball Cards?

September 4, 2020 Ballcard Genius

This recent trading card market surge has taught us a lot—things like a single good game from the right type of player can cause their card popularity to soar; or that it’s extremely difficult to […]

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Hobby Box Vs. Retail Box: What’s the Difference?

August 31, 2020 Ballcard Genius

Oh how the tides have turned. If you’re just getting into the hobby, you’ve missed a few different waves. And, if you’re returning to the hobby after some time collecting during the junk wax era, […]

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What Happens to Expired Topps Redemption Cards?

August 28, 2020 Ballcard Genius

Imagine the scene—you’re opening a box of cards that guarantees you’ll receive any number of autographed cards, let’s say two. You’re down to your last pack and you’ve only pulled one auto, so you know […]

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Best Ways to Collect, Store & Organize Baseball Cards

August 22, 2020 Ballcard Genius

Some collect to collect, while others “collect” to make money. To each their own, but for those build their collections over the year, one of the best things about doing so is organizing. (Actually, maybe […]

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Does It Make Sense to Grade Cards?

November 2, 2019 Ballcard Genius

If you’ve been away from collecting for a while, your return can be a bit overwhelming. Game used relics? Autographs, serial numbers? Points? Only two baseball card brands now? What’s a break? Just give me […]

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Best Baseball Card Sets of the 80s—Design, Value, and More

October 13, 2019 Ballcard Genius

I wonder if I’d be so passionate about the 80s had I not grown up in the decade, but I think even from an outsider’s perspective, the 80s were rad. In the baseball card world, […]

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Baseball Card Subscription Box Breakdown

October 6, 2019 Ballcard Genius

Disclosure: Please note this post is provided for informational purposes only. I am not recommending one service over another, nor do I have any affiliation with any provider mentioned. What makes collecting baseball cards enjoyable? […]

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How to Photograph Baseball Trading Cards

September 21, 2018 Ballcard Genius

Let’s face it—we collect cards because one, we enjoy the trading or selling of them, and/or two, like showing them off. It’s a big reason why baseball card collecting is far from dead…people like to […]

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How Big Are Baseball Cards?

September 19, 2018 Ballcard Genius

Most baseball cards today measure approximately 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. But, across time, baseball card sizes have varied wildly, ranging from tobacco era cards at 1 7/16 inches by 2 5/8 inches, […]

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