#Trading cards serial
#Trading cards Patch
#Trading cards full
#Trading cards series

Sell Value – The value based on recent actual sales of an item, or a perceived value based on how much a person will pay for the card. Book Value – The perceived value of an item according to a price guide published by a third party company. Set Collector – Someone who builds sets from each product, rather than someone who collects a certain player or team. Team Collector – A collector who focuses on specific teams. Player Collector – A collector who focuses on specific players.

Rookie Card – A card from a player’s first year in the league, or the non-parallel version of a base card from a product released player’s first year. Collectors use checklists to help keep track of and complete sets. Cards like this are called “hits.” Checklist – A complete list of cards contained in a particular set furnished by the product’s manufacturer. Hits – Most card products have a stated number of special cards such as jersey or autograph cards per unit you can buy. Acetate Card – A special type of card printed on translucent stock, similar to plexiglass. These “cards” are considered to be one of a kind, and come in the four printing colors: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Printing Plate – A plate that was used to print trading cards. Most cut autograph cards feature subjects who are deceased. Cut Autograph – A card featuring an autograph that is not signed directly onto the card, but is instead cut from another source (such as a check). Logoman – Term for a card that features an entire league logo patch.

#Trading cards Patch

Logo Patch – A card featuring a team or league logo patch from a jersey. These are usually the most valuable of the 1-of-1’s that exist. These can be the most valuable cards, but not necessarily the most expensive. 1-of-1 – A numbered card that is the only one in existence.

#Trading cards full

SP cards are viewed as a challenge by some collectors who look to complete the full set. So, the odds of pulling one randomly out of a pack are lower than a regular card. Short Print (SP) – A card that has a lower print run than other cards in the set. Parallels typically have the same design and photo, but offer different color schemes.

#Trading cards serial

For instance, a base card would be unnumbered, but a parallel of that base card would have a serial number. Parallel – A card that is a serial numbered version of another non-serial numbered card. They look different then the common cards, and usually have different names. Instead of being a part of the normal base set, however, they are part of a “subset”, or set within the set. Insert – These are usually cards that come at a higher odds ratio. Letterman Card – A card featuring a patch letter from a player’s jersey nameplate. Common patches include jersey numbers, team names, team and league logos. Patch Card – A jersey or relic card that features a swatch made from patch(es) on a team jersey. Jersey Card – A card containing a piece of embedded jersey. Sticker or Label Autographed Card – An autographed card featuring a certified signature on a clear label, which is applied to the card’s surface during production. Also referred to as a “certified autograph.” Hard-Signed Autographed Card – An autographed card that features a signature inscribed directly onto the card’s surface. Autographed Card – A card that has been signed by the player. These cards are usually numbered 1-XXX in accordance with the number of subjects in a set. Base Card – A common card that is part of the product’s main set.

#Trading cards series

Set – A collection that completes the whole consecutive numbered series of regular cards, inserts or hits from a particular product. Can contain anywhere from 1-18 boxes on average. Case – A pre-determined number of boxes packaged together in a sealed container. There can be anywhere from 1 to 36 packs in a box on average. Box – A pre-determined number of packs, packaged together in a sealed container. This contains 1-60 cards depending on the product. Pack – Other than single cards, the lowest denomination of product you can buy. Trading Cards Explained Glossary of Common Termsįor those new to the hobby or who have been away from it for a bit, it is important to be able to “talk the talk” with other collectors.