Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries in card collecting since 2020 has been “how long is it going to take to get my cards graded and returned to me?” For most, it’s not a great feeling to go from the excitement of the process of sending in a treasured card for grading to getting more […]
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It’s amazing how much the hobby has evolved. We have gone from simple, straightforward cards that didn’t warrant any question or big decisions to cards with jerseys and autographs; prizms and refractors, graded slabs, and so much more. It’s good and bad, but we won’t debate it much now. The looming question for you today
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The PSA reslab fee – also known as the reholder cost – starts at $25/card. Here is the current reslab fee menu as of November 2023: While turnaround times vary with demand and are unstated, you can pay for the following expedited services: But, what does all of this mean? It can certainly be a
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Just when you think you have a handle on card grading, you see a BCCG graded card pop-up on eBay, which, from your research, you see includes “Beckett” in the acronym, yet is different than BGS (and BVG for that matter). So, what gives? What is BCCG, how is it different than BGS—and how does
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In cards, slabbed means inside of a slab, which is the container a card is encased in by different card grading services. Each grading company has their own slab style, with the PSA slab a relatively slimmer and lightweight encasing while BGS offers a bulkier option. So, a slabbed card is usually a graded card.
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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
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If there was ever a hobby full of abbreviations and acronyms, it’s trading card collecting. Over a series of a few posts, we’ll be diving into different collecting corners to define and describe the many abbreviations and sayings that shape the way you, buy, sell, and enjoy your cardboard. Here is what you might have
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Let’s say you open a pack of cards and pull something of value—perhaps a 2020 Topps Chrome Luis Robert Pink Refractor RC. Nice! Now, “in the old days” you’d probably be content putting that puppy into your holder of choice and then stored for safekeeping, or selling, or trading as the raw card that it
What Does “PSA POP” Mean in Sports Cards? Read More »
In general, this hobby of card collecting makes sense. Star player cards are worth more than your average role player. Makes sense. Rookie cards of a star player are generally worth more than other base issues of that star player. Makes sense. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty that nods to the illogical…like the
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If you’ve been away from collecting for a while, your return can be a bit overwhelming. Game used relics? Autographs, serial numbers? Points? Only two baseball card brands now? What’s a break? Just give me a wax pack of cards already so I can sort them in my binder, right? One of the more perplexing
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