The Card Saver I measures 3 5/16″ x 4 7/8″ while the Card Saver II is slightly smaller at 3″ x 4″ 1/2″. Both have 1/2″ lips. This smaller size is going to result in a much more “snug” fit and when the card is held tighter in the holder, it’s a lot more difficult […]
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I talk about COMC and flipping sports cards a lot on TikTok, and I’m often met with questions about “why don’t you buy/sell on eBay?” On one hand, I do, just not as much on COMC. But on the other, few people know just how closely intertwined COMC is with eBay. Before we get into
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As minimal as it might sound, a key factor when selling sports cards online is the shipping cost. Why? Because when a buyer is looking to make a purchase, they are concerned with their total spend. This includes the price of the card, tax, shipping, and maybe even more. And as we all know, there
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Jersey Fusion is a set of cards that combine classic trading cards and player-worn or player-used memorabilia. While jersey cards are a dime a dozen in today’s card sets, what sets Jersey Fusion apart is that they “add” memorabilia to already-existing cards (or, “fuse” them together). Why are these cool? Your typical run of the
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Even when you might feel safe with a graded and authenticated card, you should always have your examining eyes and ears on to ensure everything is on the up and up. Here are a few things to check for when it comes to identifying fake PSA labels and slabs. This is not exhaustive by any
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The Topps redemption “request sub” button is an option presented to those who have submitted a card redemption request after a certain amount of time. If clicked, “request sub” allows the submitter to request a substitute card for the one they redeemed. Utilizing the option is a bit of a gamble because there isn’t any
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We are long past the days of the traditional, straightforward hobby of card collecting. First came the shiny insert, and then the autographs started trickling in. Then game-used relics and serial numbered cards, redemptions, and a whole lot more! Today, even the simple question of where to buy baseball cards isn’t an easy one to
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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 have things and they like to show others their things. Whichever way you lean with the reason why you
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A baseball card appraisal is the process of an unbiased third party reviewing your collection and placing a value on it based on its makeup. When getting your cards appraised, it’s in your best interest to receive appraisals from multiple sources. And, as mentioned, you’ll want to have the party doing the appraisal to not
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Sports card collecting is a passion for millions of people across the planet. Whether you look at your baseball card collection as a hobby or an alternative source of income, there will undoubtedly be times when you need digital versions of your cards—from selling to cataloging, you’ll want to get familiar with scanning baseball cards
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