A magnetic holder typically used by collectors for mid- to high-end cards that aren’t graded but need protection similar to a top loader. One-Touch holders are generally preferred to top loaders when it comes to eye appeal and displayability. Sometimes also called “Mags.”
A card that is serial numbered 1/1, indicating a one-of-a-kind card. Not to be confused with things like “eBay 1-of-1”, which is a deceptive term attempting to indicate the only one on the marketplace.
Refers to an autograph that has been signed directly on the card. On-card autographs are typically considered more desirable than autographs signed on stickers that are then placed on the card.
Acronym for Not for Sale or Not for Trade.
A numbered card has its print run and number within the run stamped by the manufacturer, often on the back. Example: 5/10.
Short for the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC), the National is an annual sports card and memorabilia show. The National is typically considered the largest sports card show in the world.
An online peer-to-peer sports card marketplace that specializes in low buyer/seller fees and puts a priority on vetting sellers on the platform.
A sports card brand from Panini that made its standalone debut in 2019. Mosaic first debuted as an online exclusive labeled Mosaic Prizm in 2017.
A trading card event that debuted in 2022 that features a card show as well as panels and seminars with some of the hobby’s most influential figures.
A grading term that describes the physical quality of a PSA 9. PSA describes these cards as having sharp corners, no major flaws and are centered no worse than 60/40.
Cards that feature players with their Minor League teams. Minor League cards are typically less popular than MLB cards though there is a small, passionate following.
A smaller version of a normal-sized card. Some mini cards are included in modern sets as chase cards while the 1975 Topps Mini Baseball set only featured cards measuring 2 ¼” by 3 1/8″.
Similar to a Jersey Card, a Memorabilia Card features a piece of memorabilia, though these can range from jerseys to pieces of bats, gloves, sneakers or balls.
The entire checklist of an entire set that includes everything from Base cards to autographs and inserts.
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