With refractors of different colors like purple wave, pulsar, pink, and padparadscha and new types including tacofractors, retrofractors, and logofractors, it can all be really difficult to keep track of sometimes (and that’s coming from an expert collector who loves color and shine). So, let’s jump in and take a look at a few visual […]
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Picking up on the subtle differences between Panini Prizm football, basketball, and baseball cards can be a difficult thing for new collectors. That said, it’s the identification process and “sleuthing” that is actually the most enjoyable for others. Either way, the Panini Prizm color scale and telling the difference between the silver prizm and base
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Simply, Topps certified autograph cards are “real,” meaning that the autograph displayed is from the player Topps is showcasing and/or saying it’s from. You can check if you have a Topps certified autograph card by looking on the front and back of the card, and finding the “Topps Certified Autograph” seal/statement, and explanation that the
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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 basically means any type of mini release, where Topps mini cards are barely tolerable, and Allen & Ginter aren’t invited
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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