Authentication is one of the main reasons people slab their cards. So, in theory, when a card is placed in the slab of a respected grading company, we can be assured that it is real and has not been significantly altered. But, unfortunately, sometimes the slabs themselves are fake. So, how do we identify fake…
The 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Set is legendary for a reason. It has an iconic design and an unparalleled rookie class.
Sticker vs. on-card autograph isn’t much of a debate. Everyone prefers on-card. But are sticker cards ever worth a look?
They are more available, but are women’s soccer cards worth collecting? With rising demand and low pops for many cards, the answer is clear.
Do you want to start collecting soccer cards? They can be a great investment but are quite different from other sports. We break it down.
Do you know how to Identify a Short Print (SP)? You may have cards of high-value without even knowing it. We help you find out.
Sports card pack searchers find the hits and remove them before you even get there. We tell you how to protect yourself.
One of the most exciting evolutions of the sports card hobby in the 21st Century is the advent of sports card group breaks or group breaking, as it’s usually known. If you’ve been itching to get back into the sports card hobby or are just a sports fan looking for a new way to follow…
When protecting your sports cards, choosing the right size toploader is key. You don’t want a top loader that causes the card to shift around too much, but you also don’t want one that is too snug. And with so much variety in card thickness in sports card products today, it can be difficult to…
There was a time when you would just buy a pack of baseball cards and hope you got a good player. Today, when you want to purchase cards, you have to make several important decisions before starting. Looking at what is available, you may be asking yourself questions like, “what on earth is a hangar…
When even a small alteration can significantly raise a card’s value, bad actors will alter sportscards to increase their value. However, a cheap blacklight can be highly useful in detecting alterations and protecting you from purchasing a fraudulent card. Why Use A Blacklight On Sports Cards? A blacklight is a small portable device, resembling a…
This is a PSA (not that PSA, the other one), about card bricking. Today we will learn how to unstick a brick of sportscards. When Will You Need To Unstick A Brick of Sports Cards If you regularly open decades-old boxes and cards, this may have happened to you if you have opened an old…
A jersey card is a sportscard containing a piece of apparel, usually worn by the featured player. Therefore, if you thought it was a card that enjoys ‘gym, tan, laundry,’ you will be sorely disappointed. There is tremendous variety here. There are patch cards, logo cards, refractors, and other types. Let’s delve into the jersey…
How do you measure sports card centering? It’s a lot easier than you think. Follow our simple method to get it right.
