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Card Identification

What is a Raw Card?

June 5, 2022 Ballcard Genius

A raw card is also referred to as “ungraded” and is thus one that hasn’t been graded. This means the cards you pull from packs or boxes are all going to be “raw.” (That is, […]

Card Identification

Short Print Cards: The Complete Guide

June 5, 2022 Ballcard Genius

In the world of card lingo and terms, nothing is ever as clear as it seems. Even something as straightforward as a jersey card being a card with a piece of a jersey inside of […]

Card Identification

What Are BuyBack Cards?

May 29, 2022 Ballcard Genius

One thing many people love about cards is the way that the different brands can make the old feel new again. Sure, it can also be overdone to a point, but for the most part, […]

Definitions

What is Beckett Raw Card Review?

May 25, 2022 Ballcard Genius

I’m convinced we are never going to run out of card grading topics to talk about. There are just so many companies, variables, and questions, but also importantly, interest. As more and more people come […]

Boxes and Packs

What Does FOTL Mean in Sports Cards?

May 10, 2022 Ballcard Genius

In sports cards, FOTL stands for First Off the Line. It’s a product variation from Panini that typically offers exclusive parallels, under the selling point that it’s the “first” of the boxes to be produced […]

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Grading

Card Grading Scales: The Ultimate Guide

March 19, 2022 Ballcard Genius

When putting together a post the other day on what is a BCCG 10, I realized that not only are not all card grading scales equal, but even the common 1-10 card grading scale could […]

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Card Identification

What is an Inner Case of Cards?

March 3, 2022 Ballcard Genius

An inner case of cards is simply an interior case within the larger “master” case. Meaning, a master case of cards might come with 24 boxes, but are broken up into two inner cases for […]

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Definitions

What is an SGC A Grade?

February 22, 2022 Ballcard Genius

An SGC “A” graded card stands for “Authentic.” This is not a card rating that one would expect on an encapsulated card, but rather a designation. Meaning, it’s an option that can be selected upon […]

BGS

What are Beckett Subgrades & Are They Needed?

February 13, 2022 Ballcard Genius

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 […]

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Definitions

What is the PSA Complete Through Date?

February 10, 2022 Ballcard Genius

The PSA complete-through date (CTD for short) is a way for graded card submitters to better understand turnaround times and when their order might be completed. It provides a level of transparency during a time […]

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