Wording often used in eBay listings to claim that an item is the only one on eBay, or falsely described as a 1/1 for having bookend serial numbering (e.g. #1/49 or #49/49) or being jersey numbered (e.g. a Kobe Bryant card being #8/99 or #24/99). This type of description is generally frowned upon in the hobby for being deceptive.
An online marketplace that offers millions of sports and trading cards in addition to various other used and new items.
A chrome version of Panini’s signature Donruss set. Optic debuted in 2016 and has been one of the more popular releases for Panini’s basketball and football cards.
Currently one of Panini America’s flagship brands, Donruss first made cards in 1981.
Describes the act of altering a card, usually to artificially improve its physical condition. A common example of doctoring is the trimming of a card’s edges or corners to make them appear sharper, or attempting to recolor surface imperfections.
A wholesaler that helps push products from the manufacturer to retailers and other card sellers.
Describes damage most often associated with the corner of a card. “Soft” corners can be created by poor handling of even the card simply shifting within the pack.
A card that has been cut by the manufacturer to create a specific shape beyond the regular rectangle design of most cards. These cards can sometimes carry a premium over other sets due to their unique designs. Die-Cut cards can also be difficult to find in good condition because of edge damage caused by the additional cuts.
An online marketplace where users can buy, sell and trade fractions of sports and trading cards.
A projected final value of a raw card being sent for grading, once the grade is assigned. Some grading companies charge more money to grade cards with a higher final value. Submitting a card for grading requires a maximum final value estimation which corresponds to specific service levels. Underestimating the declared value can result in upcharges after grading has been completed.
Someone who buys and sells trading cards as a business. Often associated with those who buy and sell at card shows, though the increase in online marketplaces has allowed the term to be applied to many more people.
A Western New York-based online retailer that sells cards and other memorabilia.
An abbreviation for the grading company Certified Sports Guaranty. An affiliate of the Certified Collectibles Group, CSG began accepting sports card submissions in early 2021.
A term used to describe the cracking of an encapsulated card from its slab.
Describes the physical quality of a card. Important areas that impact condition include surface quality, corners, centering and edges.
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