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Boxes and Packs

Best Baseball Card Packs & Hobby Boxes to Buy in 2023

January 13, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Some people love the fact that baseball cards have been reduced to two main options between the Topps and Panini brands of cards. Of course, within each of those you’re going to have a handful […]

Boxes and Packs

Answering Your Questions About Unopened Boxes of Cards

December 30, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Baseball cards come in many shapes and sizes—you have singles and lots, and on the sealed wax side you have packs, boxes, and even cases. As a collector you can chase singles, say your favorite […]

Boxes and Packs

Buying Cards Directly From Topps & When to Consider Doing so

August 31, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

With so many different places to pursue the hobby, from finding places to buy cards to searching online card stores specifically, we sometimes forget that we can go straight to the source! Does it make […]

Card Lists

Best Football Card Brands to Collect in 2023

August 23, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

When it comes to football cards, there is no shortage of options. And while this is great for breakers, big hit collectors, and others who buy into every release, it could be tough to navigate […]

Boxes and Packs

Is Blowout Cards Legit?

August 8, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

This is not any sort of slight or dig; just an observation. But for a hobby and business as large and popular as sports card collecting, there are some websites and online user experiences that […]

Releases

Topps Release Schedule [Updated July 2022]

July 24, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Anticipation is at the root of the sportscard hobby and business. What’s inside the sealed wax you’re about to open? What grade are you going to get back from PSA? And then of course—when are […]

Definitions

What is a Set Break in Baseball Cards?

July 20, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Set Break Definition In baseball cards, the term “set break” is most commonly used by sellers in order to let potential buyers know that they are selling an entire set of cards, one by one. […]

Definitions

What is Wax or Sealed Wax in Sports Cards?

July 17, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Wax Definition In sports cards, wax or “sealed wax” describes unopened boxes of cards. Wax could be hobby boxes, blasters, packs, and more. For example, if someone says do you have any “sealed wax,” they’re […]

Boxes and Packs

Gems of the Game Breakdown

April 2, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Now, usually for a post like this I’d have the product in-hand, rip it myself, and perhaps post a video review. But, given that I can’t really find a 2021 Gems of the Game box […]

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Definitions

Baseball Card Packs: Blister vs. Cello vs. Gravity

September 3, 2021 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

For all of the different definitions we talk about on this blog, it’s amazing the number of “oh, yeah” moments that still come about. Meaning, while we do our best to talk about the different […]

 
 
 
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