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Baseball Card Advent Calendar – Order Now!
Remember when advent calendars meant tiny chocolates behind cardboard doors? Those days are over. Home Team Box’s Baseball Card Advent Calendar transforms the holiday countdown into 24 days of pure cardboard joy. Every morning from December 1st through Christmas Eve brings a new surprise that’ll have you jumping out of bed like it’s 1989 and…
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The Effects of UV Light on Baseball Cards: What Collectors Need to Know
Baseball cards hold a special place in our hearts and our collections. They’re nostalgic. They’re investments. They’re fun. And while collectors worry about bending, creasing, or water exposure, one of the most damaging threats is less obvious: light. Specifically, ultraviolet (UV) light can quietly degrade baseball cards over time, causing fading, yellowing, and structural breakdown.…
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Blake Jamieson: Topps Project 2020, Project 70 & 1951 Topps Remake
The world of baseball cards is constantly evolving. Modern technology and fresh artistic perspectives breathe new life into a hobby rooted in tradition. Among the contemporary artists making significant waves in this space, Blake Jamieson stands out. His vibrant, pop-art infused designs have captivated collectors. He brings a unique blend of street art sensibility and…
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Understanding PVC in Baseball Card Collecting Supplies
For baseball card collectors, protection and presentation go hand in hand. Whether you’re preserving vintage cardboard or showcasing a glossy refractor, the materials you choose to store your collection can make or break its longevity. One of the most persistent threats to card condition is a plastic known as polyvinyl chloride – or PVC. This…
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Junk Wax Mentality: How the Junk Wax Era Shapes Collector Beliefs
The phrase “junk wax era” is so commonly tossed around in the card-collecting world that it has become shorthand for disappointment, overproduction, and a market correction so severe that it nearly derailed the hobby. But while it’s easy to reduce the late 1980s and early 1990s to piles of common cards and dashed dreams, doing…
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Card Buying Strategy: When Player Cards Are Cheapest (and Why)
Buying baseball cards can feel like buying stocks. You’re watching trends, assessing value, and hoping to catch players on the rise before everyone else sees it. A strong card buying strategy helps collectors navigate these swings. Prices shift based on timing, not just talent. The best collectors and investors understand that baseball cards move through…