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What is a Raw Card?

June 5, 2022 Ballcard Genius

A raw card is also referred to as “ungraded” and is thus one that hasn’t been graded. This means the cards you pull from packs or boxes are all going to be “raw.” (That is, […]

Card Identification

Short Print Cards: The Complete Guide

June 5, 2022 Ballcard Genius

In the world of card lingo and terms, nothing is ever as clear as it seems. Even something as straightforward as a jersey card being a card with a piece of a jersey inside of […]

Card Identification

What Are BuyBack Cards?

May 29, 2022 Ballcard Genius

One thing many people love about cards is the way that the different brands can make the old feel new again. Sure, it can also be overdone to a point, but for the most part, […]

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1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter Gold Hologram

May 7, 2022 Ballcard Genius

Listen, I’ll be honest with this one—I had no idea this card was a thing up until 20 minutes ago. But it was then that I realized it’s also not very easy to find some […]

Buying Cards

Which Panini Cards are the Best?

May 3, 2022 Ballcard Genius

I feel like I repeat something like this in every blog post, but it’s really worth saying in this one. “Best” is a relative term—just like I think my favorite team is the best, or […]

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What is an Inner Case of Cards?

March 3, 2022 Ballcard Genius

An inner case of cards is simply an interior case within the larger “master” case. Meaning, a master case of cards might come with 24 boxes, but are broken up into two inner cases for […]

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A Brief & Weird History of Big Head Baseball Cards

February 27, 2022 Ballcard Genius

There are some things I just don’t like when it comes to baseball cards, and most of them have to do with cards that are either smaller or larger than the standard size. So, that […]

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How to Read a Baseball Card

January 2, 2022 Ballcard Genius

I like to think that I learned to read as a kid by routinely thumbing through baseball cards and scanning their backs—the stats, the card numbers, and more. (In reality, this is probably far from […]

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Panini Prizm Silver vs. Base Cards—How to Tell the Difference

November 7, 2021 Ballcard Genius

On one hand, picking up on the subtle differences between cards can be the most difficult thing for new collectors to figure out, while on the other, it’s the identification process and “sleuthing” that is […]

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Card Identification

What do the Numbers on the Back of Baseball Cards Mean?

September 5, 2021 Ballcard Genius

Up until now, you might have taken the back of a baseball card for granted, but believe it or not, there is a lot of key information on the flipside. From being able to identify […]

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