To read a baseball card, start with the front and note the card brand (logo), player’s name, and any other words that might help you identify the subset or insert set it belongs to. Then, flip it over and find the card number, year, and serial number (if present). While some of it might just […]
How to Read a Baseball Card: Stats & Details Read More »
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 the card set, year printed, type of card parallel, whether or not it’s a short print and more, numbers on
What do the Numbers on the Back of Baseball Cards Mean? Read More »
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 them, right? And when doing so, you’ll also probably want to set aside anything that could be worth something, with
What Do Baseball Rookie Cards Look Like? Read More »
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 is that big tub of 80s baseball cards or the 10 90s binders you’ve been lugging around from home to
Old Baseball Cards Cluttering Your Home? Read More »
A gem mint card is one that is visually pleasing and without imperfections. It’s a common phrase used among different card grading companies when assigning a score or rating to a card being serviced. A mint card in comparison will have a minor flaw like one corner showing white or rough edge section. All of
What Does Gem Mint Mean? Read More »
When you’re first getting started with card collecting or perhaps jumping back in, one of the first big things you might learn is the difference between a refractor and prizm (or holo), and a base card. Really, it might come down to something as simple as holding the card in good lighting at an angle,
Foil Card vs. Holo—What’s the Difference? Read More »
Depending on when you grew up with baseball cards, the term “insert” didn’t hold much of any meaning, a lot of meaning, or a completely different meaning than just a decade or two prior. In terms of where the hobby is today, insert cards are more prevalent than ever, but their definition has been stretched
What is a Baseball Insert Card? Read More »
One of the biggest reasons baseball cards have grown in popularity over time is the thrill of the chase. That could mean collectors ripping open packs and boxes chasing jersey cards, authentic autographs, and parallel cards. It could also mean those chasing a “rainbow” of cards which is aptly named given the different colored variations
What is a Parallel Baseball Card? Read More »
