2022

A Guide To The 2021-22 Hockey Upper Deck Series 2 Release

John Bassey August 28, 2022

2021-22 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey would be the 32nd consecutive year Upper Deck has put out this flagship line. Everyone familiar with the hobby’s longest-running set knows the drill…

5 Must-Have Cards From The 1960 Baseball Set

Brian Marshall August 26, 2022

1960 was a memorable year in Major League Baseball. Legends like Mickle Mantle, Willie Mays, and Roger Maris were in the primes of their careers. The league was on the…

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Everything You Need To Know About Penny Sleeves (But Were Afraid To Ask)

Mike D August 26, 2022

The card storage device popularly known as penny sleeves are one of the most ubiquitous hobby accessories around. But what are they? Why are they called penny sleeves? How do…

What You Need To Know About Topps Silver Packs

Jesse Haynes August 26, 2022

At Cardlines, we’re committed to keeping you informed about inserts, parallels, and even rewards packs, like this Prizm White Sparkle Pack article. Today’s latest addition in the “rewards pack” log:…

The Secret To Safely Storing Your Sports Cards

John Bassey August 25, 2022

Card collecting has several fun aspects – the joy of receiving the pack of cards, the thrill of ripping said pack and the euphoria that comes with pulling a hit…

A Retrospective Of The Top 10 Baseball Cards From The Topps 1957 Set

Nicole Cahill August 25, 2022

The 1957 Topps set ushered in many new features and brought back a few old ones. 1957 brought the debut of full-color photographs on Topps baseball cards, as well as…

What You Can Expect From The 2021-22 Panini Chronicles Basketball Release And Checklist

Jesse Haynes August 25, 2022

Chronicles Basketball is one of the most popular releases of the year, but particularly for new collectors, it can be a confusing one. The pitch for Chronicles is basically this:…

Why Panini’s Contenders Parallels Stand Out Among Influx Of New Products

Jesse Haynes August 24, 2022

Contenders is the closest thing to an ageless brand that exists in the hobby. If you read much of my work on Cardlines, you probably have heard me complain about…

Vintage Spotlight: The Best Rookie And Star Cards From 1973 Topps

Mike D August 24, 2022

The 1970s were a transformative decade in US history, and that extended to the baseball diamond. 1973 was no different. Skyrocketing gas prices. Runaway inflation. I know, it’s hard to…

Eye Appeal & Vintage Cards – What Is It And How Does It Affect Value?

Mike D August 23, 2022

If you spend much time talking about sports cards, either in person or online, you’re bound to come across the expression “eye appeal”. We previously explored eye appeal here on…

What Can Racing Fans Expect From The 2022 Topps Formula 1 Release?

John Bassey August 23, 2022

Since Topps became the exclusive Formula 1 card producer in 2020, racing collectors have enjoyed various releases from Topps. While the Topps Dynasty and Chrome F1 series are unsurprisingly the…

How Does Gold Standard 2022 Football Compare To Previous Years And Why Collectors Anticipate This Release Every Year?

Jesse Haynes August 22, 2022

Gold Standard is a long-running product that, true to its name, plays on the idea of gold. With inserts, parallels, and a design based on the precious mineral. Most importantly,…

Vintage Spotlight: The Very Best Rookie And Star 1972 Topps Baseball Cards

Mike D August 22, 2022

The 1970s were a transformative decade in US history, and that extended to the baseball diamond. 1972 was no different. Nixon went to China. The A’s won their first of…

In Focus: A Review Of The 2022 Topps Clearly Authentic Release

Mike D August 22, 2022

The formula for Topps Clearly Authentic 2022 is simple. One pack per box, one card per pack. That one card? Made of acetate, autographed on-card, and encased. This premium offering…

Sports Card Investing NFL 2022 Season Preview

Jesse Haynes August 19, 2022

We’re finally at the point where we’re starting to feel the excitement: NFL teams have their rosters set, Fantasy lineups have been drafted, and card values are starting to rise…

The Joy — Or Anguish — Of Building Master Sets

Mike D August 19, 2022

The baseball card hobby, historically, is really built on the idea of completionism. Cards were more to entice collectors to buy more of something…more tobacco, more cigarettes, more gum, or…

A Guide To 2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Inserts & Autographs — With Checklist

Mike D August 19, 2022

2022 Topps Gypsy Queen has a lot to offer. You can read more about the set in our 2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Review And Checklist to dig deeper into the…

2022 Topps Diamond Icons: A Guide to Relics & Autographed Relics

Mike D August 18, 2022

2022 Topps Diamond Icons dropped on August 17th, 2022 with all hits and no base set. This high-end offering offers a variety of on-card and cut-signature autographs. There are also…