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Tiffany Sets
Topps issued high-end sets of cards from 1984 to 1991 – including the 1989 and 1990 Bowman Baseball sets. Tiffany sets were sold exclusively as…
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A card that is autographed by a player, celebrity, or other subject. Autos are a type of chase card – they are more limited, and…
KEEP READINGChase Card
Any given set of cards will include a limited number of chase cards, which are highly coveted by collectors. Some examples of chase cards include: autographed…
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A widely-used shorthand for the practice of card collecting and the community of card collectors.
KEEP READINGWax
A commonly-used Hobby term, wax refers to an unopened box or case of cards. To “rip wax” or “break wax” is to open a sealed box or case – often…
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Rookie cards refer to players’ first cards once they make their Major League debut. In most cases, rookie cards are stamped with some kind of…
KEEP READINGHobby Box
Hobby boxes are high-end boxes that typically feature a greater number of chase cards, which makes them more expensive/valuable. Unlike retail boxes, which are widely distributed in…
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A list of every card in a given product (e.g. 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball) – every base card, every parallel, every autographed card, etc.
KEEP READINGChrome®
Unlike traditional paper cards, Chrome cards use chromium paper, which gives them a shiny, metallic look. Chrome cards are also more firm and durable than…
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