Definition A 1st Bowman chrome card is a player’s “first” professional card, along with the 1st Bowman paper card. The chrome version is arguably one of the most desirable “base” baseball cards a player can have, along with a player’s Topps Chrome rookie card. Read More: Julio Rodriguez Rookie Cards Is a 1st Bowman Chrome […]
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A superfractor is the rarest parallel of the refractor card, limited to only one copy per player card per set. Superfractors can be identified by their “1/1” serial numbered stamp on either the front or the back of the card, and their gold patterned finish and/or “spiral” design. What Other Refractor Variants Are There? A
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When it comes to cards, a lot of things just don’t make sense. There are rookie cards that aren’t rookie cards, prospect cards that are more valuable than many Hall of Famers, and a whole lot more. And while today’s post is talking about Michael Jordan in a baseball uniform, that’s not even where the
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To tell if a 1993 Finest baseball card is a refractor, hold the card under direct light and then tilt the card at an angle to see light shining off of its surface. If you see what looks like a rainbow or different colors as you move the card around, it’s a refractor. If all
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Topps Flagship is the main release from the Topps baseball card brand. With a number of different releases throughout the year, collectors differentiate the main set as “flagship” because it is thought of to be the main set, and in some instances most important. Series 1, Series 2, and Update are all part of Topps
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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, unless you’re opening a gems of the game or some other repack product that includes slabbed cards.) Once a card
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In cards, a buyback is when an already-released card is “bought” back from the market and re-inserted into a new product. This buyback card usually has an added feature, like an autograph, serial number, or stamp. As mentioned above, the Archies Signature Series line of cards is a popular release that features exclusively buyback cards.
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The 1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter Gold Hologram is a rare rookie card of the Hall of Fame shortstop. In fact, the gold holograms can only be found in factory sets – no card packs – and not even in every factory set, but in only one factory set per case. (Info courtesy of this
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While “best” is a relative term, here is my best shot at answering which Panini football cards might be best for you. From Prizm to Select, and many more, there are plenty of options depending on your wants and needs. Best of the Best: Prizm A favorite in the hearts and collections of many, Prizm
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Inner Case Definition 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 packaging purposes. This depends on how many cards and boxes a case contains. Master Case Definition Thus,
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