

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 CARD 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.
TRADING CARD PATCH
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. 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.
