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Card Identification

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

October 7, 2022 Ryan from 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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Are Topps Autographed Cards Real or Fake?

August 6, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

August 2022 Update: In light of a few recent autograph-related issues with Topps, I’m adding so info here on top of the original post to help inform. It’s not often where we have a definitive case […]

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Card Identification

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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Card Identification

How to Read a Baseball Card

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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Card Identification

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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Card Identification

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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Card Identification

Foil Card vs. Holo—What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

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 […]

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Card Identification

What is a Parallel Baseball Card?

August 14, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

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 […]

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Card Collecting Resources

All About Baseball Jersey Cards & Relics

August 9, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Before diving into jersey relic cards, let’s quickly zip through the evolution of the baseball card. This hobby began with pieces of cardboard featuring simple posed pictures (which can now sell for millions) or action […]

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Card Identification

Topps Chrome Refractor Differences—Waves, and Pulsars & More!

March 3, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Sorry, a little corny, but the feeling of not knowing why type of refractor or variation you’ve pulled or are holding can be a little scary, if not frustrating. Let’s think about the history for […]

 
 
 
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