So you just inherited a sports card collection. This is what to do.
Stacks of binders, sealed boxes, complete sets, and the stench of old cardboard overwhelm the room. You are now stuck with a sports card inheritance you know very little about,…
The GG2 Arkansas Sports Card Show – What to expect, What makes this card show great
Those who have set up at a card show can tell you it is no small feat. The preparation, packing, driving, and often twelve plus hour days are enough to…
Five of the Best Historical Relic Cards
Whether we like it or not, each year bats are splintered, documents are shredded, and jerseys are ripped at the seams to be put into sports cards. While many collectors…
What is a ‘Slab’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
We're not talking about a slab of concrete. In the world of card collecting, a slab is the plastic holder used by grading card companies to encapsulate and protect a…
What is a ‘Razz’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
In the world of card collecting, a razz is a sports card raffle. In a razz, the organizer will offer up a sports card as the prize to be won,…
What is a ‘Short Print’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
A short print (SP) is a sports card that has a print run lower than that of other cards in the set. For example, if a typical base common card…
What does ‘SSP’ mean – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
SSP stands for Super Short Print, which helps to identify sports cards even more rare than SP (Short Print). While there is some debate amongst collectors on how rare a…
Most valuable cards in 1989 Fleer Baseball
The 1989 Fleer baseball card set was released in 1989 by Fleer. Containing 660 cards, the 1989 Fleer set is particularly sought after by collectors because it includes the rookie…
Five of the Worst Sports Card Autographs by Pro Athletes
Imagine this, you save up for a few months and pay a couple hundred dollars for a hobby box to only pull an autograph that looks nothing like the player’s…
What does ‘PSA’ mean – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
PSA stands for Professional Sports Authenticator and they are the largest and most prestigious of the major sports card grading companies. Owned by Collectors, PSA was established in 1991 to…
