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George Carlin on Fanatics: There’s a reason. There’s a reason for this, there’s a reason prices continue to rise and QC sucks, and it’s the same reason that it will never, ever, ever be fixed. It’s never gonna get any better. Don’t look for it. Be happy with what you get.

@CardsMax Beard Dad loses those on purpose

made $400 gambling rock paper scissors at my table today and $750 on a coin flip am swearing off gambling for the next 6 months now after being this much up

@CardPurchaser Pokemon Card Purchaser

Can't wait to see how many followers I get once trading cards really get started

@CardboardLifer @tm1515152005 Seven years and counting since his last New NBA card. MJ is at 17 years and counting now. Waiting for new Kobe NBA cards? Grab a Snickers

@ThoseBackPages @tm1515152005 Agreed. Safe money in his cards.

Who are you picking ? #thehobby #thehobbyfamily #THFpro #TBBcrew

@1984cards 80% off!

@ThoseBackPages So the most respected third party grader judged it to be MINT and you got it at a discount?

i picked up a PSA 9 for 20% of what the PSA 10 goes for. of a card i did not own raw.

@JayMCRocket21 yep. the beauty of all pre-2001 Topps cards is that there are tons and tons out there.

I think for some of us, aside from the battle if, is PSA's random opinion on one day from 1 low paid worker even worth attention, ASSUMING it is.....to many, its just the sheer unimportance of a psa 10 88 Topps anything that creates some of this discussion... like honestly, great if you collect 10s, but many see that as totally nonsensical when it comes to crazily overpriced 80s base cards. Its like saying you have a psa 10 grain of beach sand, so what? Everyone has their opinion. I m sure people are out there who find my collecting of any Clemens cards to be equally as unimpressive, and they're just as right. But I agree, given the lack of PSAs consistency if what is a 9 vs what is a 10.... the smart econmics is to buy a 10 vs try to sub and get a 10 nowadays.butvthats not a function of rarity or card value... its a function of PSA logistics and sheer TIME to sort through the bajillions of 88 Topps card that still exist raw.

Why would someone pay $500 for a PSA 10 '88 Topps Ryan? i wouldnt but someone that collects 10s would Think about what it takes to get a 10 Find subable copy Buy raw now? are you mad? Rip wax/cello/rack/vending/sets? Good Luck So think about all it would take to get one “cheaper”

@eddiemcpigskin @eshecker Humbled!

Today's #RAKoftheDay goes to someone who is a shining example of what a mentor in this hobby should be: has deep knowledge, offers great insight and is always approachable! Props to @ThoseBackPages for being exactly that! #TheHobby is better with people like you in it!

@StevenLaForge12 i started collecting base slabs in 2005. but the masses yea, they started getting into it recently

@ThoseBackPages Yes but no one has wanted random graded base cards until fairly recently

@ShermansShoes @StevenLaForge12 yes thats how it works

@ThoseBackPages @StevenLaForge12 You’re paying for another man’s opinion of your card. I do think they have value for authentication purposes though. I.E. vintage or Jordan rookies.

@StevenLaForge12 when it comes to base cards that are not serial numbered, slabs are a great way to differenciate them from the sea of available ones out there.

@ThoseBackPages I think it’s because the PSA 10 craze is something relatively new. Most (keyword) collectors back in the day didn’t want PSA 10 base cards. There was never a backlog in grading. This is all relatively new, especially the desire for PSA 10’s of mass produced base cards

@ThoseBackPages I tried completing my Will Clark PSA 10 collection the cheap way. I spent about a year and sent in about 30 cards that looked perfect. I got one 10 on about card I could have bought the PSA 10 for $60. After that I just buy the 10’s at whatever the market says they’re worth.

@PackFreshPapi UPTON!

I can’t afford 2026 so I bought this instead.

@yanxchick absolutely

are we thinkng about the national already?

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So if I buy a card on eBay that requires authentication, then have it submitted for psa grading through eBay at checkout, then have it vaulted at psa, I may see it in 12-14 months if I want to minimize the withdraw fee psa charges. At my age, that’s just not happening.

@GrimGlassCo correct but historically it is an indicator of who will be in Update. When they put the RC Logo on it that means Update will have the logo. the "Call Up" badge means no MLB cards until the following year

@ThoseBackPages Topps now is a novelty, not a legitimate card.

Fanatics knows that wax addiction is at an all time high and can pull this crap. Its May 14th and they are holding players back for 2027 Releases already. On July 8th, 2011 Mike Trout made his MLB Debut He was in 2011 Topps Update. This wont end until you vote with your wallets

@AANCollect always

@ThoseBackPages Was there an impending strike when trout got called up?

Things to take into consideration when you want to own a graded card: Do you own a raw copy? How much is it to self sub? Do you want to wait months? Are you ok with the grader having a bad day? or Buy it already slabbed Easy choice for me! ha

@JohnErickson107 i dont think they will. i will continue to colelct them though!

PSA 9s will finally start to have their time to shine… 🤫🫣