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What is a Raw Card?

June 5, 2022 Ryan from 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, […]

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What Are BuyBack Cards?

May 29, 2022 Ryan from 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 Ryan from 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 […]

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Which Panini Cards are the Best? [Updated for 2023]

May 3, 2022 Ryan from 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 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

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 […]

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A Brief & Weird History of Big Head Baseball Cards

February 27, 2022 Ryan from 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’s Stats & Details

January 2, 2022 Ryan from 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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What do the Numbers on the Back of Baseball Cards Mean?

September 5, 2021 Ryan from 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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What Do Baseball Rookie Cards Look Like?

September 4, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

If you’ve recently come across your collection and are trying to figure out what to do will all of your old baseball cards, one of the first things you probably should explore is looking through […]

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What You Can Do With Old Baseball Cards

September 3, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

The time has come to go through old belongings at your parent’s house, or you have finally decided to just declutter. Among the trophies, old school projects, clothes, and other items you’ve held on to […]

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