{"id":81405,"date":"2024-12-04T05:10:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T10:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=81405"},"modified":"2025-01-29T05:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:05:48","slug":"rare-topps-trading-cards-london-fanatics-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/rare-topps-trading-cards-london-fanatics-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding The 250+ Rare Topps Trading Cards At The New London Fanatics Store"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Date:<\/span> Dec 4, 2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> Clive Harris\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The collectibles scene in the UK continues to grow from strength to strength, particularly with the launch of the brand new Fanatics store in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only are the shelves stacked with sealed boxes and world-class memorabilia, but there are hundreds of incredibly rare singles on offer too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I\u2019m going to explain the type of cards you can acquire, and also what makes them so rare and sought-after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way you can head in-store with knowledge, purpose and some cool ideas for cards you might want to add to your collection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Numbered Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Firstly, there is a wide selection of \u2018numbered cards\u2019 on offer. These are cards that have specifically been printed to very limited quantities. The number is also printed somewhere on the card to identify which copy it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, one of the cards you can find in-store is a super rare Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Mohammed Salah Specimens Card \u2013 which has been numbered 07\/10. Only ten cards in this particular print-run exist, making it a very unique collectible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know Mo Salah is lighting up Europe this season and leading Liverpool\u2019s trophy charge, so now could be a great time to add the \u2018Egyptian archer\u2019 to your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s also turn our attention to Bukayo Saka, a player lauded with praise for his top performances and consistency these past few seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In store we have a wonderful Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Bukayo Saka Gonzalo card, which is numbered 16\/50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is another great example of a rare card in limited supply, but not quite as short-printed as the Salah one above. This highlights the nuance in rarity, that any collector should pay attention to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Autograph & Autograph Relic Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also find an exclusive selection of \u2018autograph\u2019 and \u2018autograph relic\u2019 cards in-store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the former is quite self-explanatory (with the card containing an autograph of that player), cards with a combination autographs and relics might need a little more explanation\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A relic is some kind of memorabilia incorporated into the card. It might be a piece of that player\u2019s kit. It could be commemorative coin. It could also be a piece of football boot or ball. There are many creative ways Topps incorporates pieces of history into trading cards, and a \u2018relic\u2019 is the umbrella term we use for those items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unnumbered Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now it\u2019s worth mentioning that a card doesn\u2019t have to be numbered to be rare and collectible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, we also have a great selection of sought-after cards, with beautiful designs featuring players like Messi, Bellingham, Haaland, Ibrahimovic and Grizemann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collectors love acquiring cards of the world\u2019s top players, and that alone can make them highly desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay in The Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So if you want to come appreciate this huge collection of rare singles, and have an authentic Topps hobby store experience, visit us this December in Westfield, Shepherds Bush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also recommend you follow Topps UK on Instagram<\/a> and TikTok<\/a> for event schedules and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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