Like all hobbies and professions, there’s plenty of jargon and specialized terms used in the sports card industry. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common terms you’ll come across in the hobby.
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- What is a ‘Hobby Box’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
A retail box of sports cards refers to the sort of sports card packages you can buy at retail stores like Walmart and Target. On the other hand, a hobby box of sports cards can only purchase at sports card specialty stores such as your local card shops. Hobby boxes usually have the following features: - What is an ‘Insert’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
An insert is a category of sports card found when opening packs from any given sports card product, but are separate from the base set of the product. Inserts are usually slightly more rare and can be sought after by sports card collectors because they often feature unique designs and content. While inserts will be… Read more: What is an ‘Insert’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary - What is a ‘Parallel’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
A sports card parallel is a variation of the standard base card in a sports card set. Parallels features distinct attributes, including different colors, patterns or finishes and are usually produced in limited quantities, making them more collectible and valuable compared to base cards. Especially nowadays, a base card may have dozens or even hundreds… Read more: What is a ‘Parallel’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary - What is a ‘Slab’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
We’re not talking about a slab of concrete. In the world of card collecting, a slab is the plastic holder used by grading card companies to encapsulate and protect a sports card (or Pokemon card, magazine, comic.. whatever sort of memorabilia was authenticated and graded). While the appearance of a slab may differ in the… Read more: What is a ‘Slab’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary - What is a ‘Razz’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
In the world of card collecting, a razz is a sports card raffle. In a razz, the organizer will offer up a sports card as the prize to be won, then collect entries from razz participants, usually for a set dollar fee per entry spot. Once all “spots” are filled, the organizer will run the… Read more: What is a ‘Razz’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary