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Even More Impossible Baseball Cards of the 1980s

If you're looking to get rich off your 1980s card collection, good luck!

Inside the Hobby

Even More Impossible Baseball Cards of the 1980s

If you're looking to get rich off your 1980s card collection, good luck!

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Instant Rips, a digital way to physical repacks.

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Instant Rips Explained in Nick Bell Interview

The Fanatics Collects CEO joined the Sports Cards Nonsense podcast to talk about the new 'Instant Rips' product from Fanatics.

Hall of Fame baseball player and former Cincinnati Reds center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. enters the field through the corn stalks into right field for a pregame catch with his father, Ken Griffey Sr., before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the MLB Field of Dreams stadium in Dyersville, Iowa.

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Ken Griffey Jr. 1/1 Logoman A Grail Card With The Fine Print

If you follow the Topps X account, as I do, you might've seen a post featuring a Ken Griffey Jr. White Sox 1/1 Logoman. It's an incredible card, with Griffey featured in a White Sox uniform, a team he played on for 41 games during the 2008 season.

Jul 20, 1991; Oakland, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics dives back to 1st base ahead of the tag by New York Yankees infielder Don Mattingly (left) at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

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1980 Topps Rickey Henderson: Behind the Card

Discover why Rickey Henderson's 1980 Topps rookie card is one of the most coveted in the hobby. Learn about its value, rarity, PSA 10 population, and what makes this legendary card so hard to find in pristine condition

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Low Card Prices for NBA Centers?

Here are three reasons why NBA centers don't usually sustain their sports card values among collectors.

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Five Impossible Cards of the 1980s

Many collectors are surprised to learn that at least some cards from the 1980s are practically impossible to nab. Here are some of the toughest cards of the 1980s, focusing first on the early part of the decade.

Facebook Marketplace listing for signed Honus Wagner card

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Buyer Beware with Online Purchases

The first rule of buying sports cards online has always been Buyer Beware!

Nov 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the playbook in the hands of Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Hobby U: Avoiding Common New Card Collector Mistakes

Welcome to The Hobby U, where we break down everything you need to know about collecting sports cards.

Joe Nucilli @snapbackcards at the January Raleigh, NC Show

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Is It Worth Going to Local Card Shows?

Card shows are the lifeblood of the hobby. While major shows often steal the spotlight, smaller events can deliver just as much excitement for collectors. This is the story of how I came across one of my grail cards, a European sticker, at a local show.

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Are my old football cards worth anything?

If you still have your old football card collection sitting around, you came to the right place! (Click here for your old baseball cards or here for your old ba

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Are my old basketball cards worth anything?

If you still have your old basketball card collection sitting around, you came to the right place! If you're wondering about your old baseball cards, click here

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Are My Old Baseball Cards Worth Anything?

As a lifelong baseball card collector and reasonably well known personality in the Hobby, there is one question I get more than any other: "Are my old baseball

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6 Things To Do With Your Childhood 1980s Baseball Card Collection

Many middle-aged collectors are digging out their childhood collection of 1980s baseball cards. What should they do with it next?

Jan 4, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after losing a game in overtime to the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Secret to Card Prospecting: Give Yourself a Second Out

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to get a great card of your favorite prospect without tying all of the risk to that player?