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Card Alteration 101: Methods, Ethics, and Detection
In a hobby where condition is one of the most important factors in determining value, it’s no surprise that baseball cards have long been targets for alteration. Every scuff, crease, stain, or soft corner can affect a card’s grade and marketability. Because collectors place such high importance on appearance and preservation, some individuals have attempted
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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