BASE CARDS I Parallel Cards:Refractor – 1:6 packs (Hobby), 1:3 packs (Mega), 1:18 packs (Value), also in BreakerPrism Refractor – 1:3 packs (Hobby)Neon Green and Black Refractor – 1:6 packs (Hobby Exclusive, also in Mega)Pink Shimmer Refractor – 1:5 packs (Hobby Exclusive)Red and Blue Refractor – 1:3 packs (Hobby Exclusive)Purple Refractor – 1:6 packs (Hobby Exclusive)Speckle Refractor – #’d to 249 (Hobby, Mega)Aqua…
Few cards in the sports collecting world carry the weight—or the nostalgia—of the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie. As card #1 in Upper Deck’s groundbreaking debut set, it’s more than a collectible—it’s asnapshot of late ‘80s baseball fever, a tribute to “The Kid’s” meteoric rise, and a turning point for the hobby. Let’s…
The return of Topps Chrome Football in 2024, after nearly a decade away, sparked both excitement and doubt among collectors. Released on February 19, 2025, the set promised to challenge Panini’s dominance in the licensed football card market. However, for many, it fell far short of expectations. Here’s a deep dive into the backlash.“Unlicensed Garbage”…
A collector recently purchased a PSA-graded card on eBay from Probstein, a well-known seller. However, the card failed eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee process. The reason for the failure was that PSA had “intentionally deactivated” the certification number, a detail uncovered during the authentication check.Surprisingly, after failing the inspection, the card was returned to Probstein, who promptly…
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card has seen its value increase dramatically over decades. Initially, in the 1950s and 1960s, it was worth.