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Mar 28, 20233 min read
Introduction to Mickey Mantle Collectibles
Introduction to Mickey Mantle Collectibles Mickey Mantle is considered by many to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He...
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Oct 12, 20224 min read
Top 5 NFL Rookie Cards to Buy Now
Buy these Top 5 Rookies today! Trying to learn who you should buy and not buy, These are the rookie cards you want.
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SMR Staff
Mar 30, 20213 min read
The History of Pokémon Cards!
The first Pokémon cards were issued in Japan in October 1996. In the United States a demo pack came out in 1998 and the first packs...
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SMR Staff
Mar 29, 20212 min read
HOW TO: COLLECT A PLAYER USING PSA’S POPULATION REPORT
HOW TO: COLLECT A PLAYER USING PSA’S POPULATION REPORT SMR Collectibles provides custom portfolio building services for collectors...
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SMR Staff
Mar 2, 20212 min read
FAVORITE SETS-1993 TOPPS FINEST BASEBALL
Amidst the overproduction of the 80’s and 90’s, a true collector’s item emerged. In 1993, Topps Finest Baseball debuted. The set only...
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Feb 19, 20213 min read
WHY IS THE HONUS WAGNER CARD SUCH A BIG DEAL?
Many people who don’t even collect baseball cards have heard of the famous Honus Wagner card. It seems that every few years it is in the...
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SMR Staff
Feb 17, 20213 min read
Blog: My Experience Selling Sports Cards
As my hand felt the cold ice it began the search. The search for another frosty tall boy. To my despair, the treasure chest was empty....
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SMR Staff
Dec 23, 20203 min read
WHAT ARE GRADED CARD QUALIFIERS? HOW DO THEY AFFECT A CARD?
When trading cards are manufactured there are occasionally issues during the process that result in noticeable imperfections. Collectors hav
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SMR Staff
Dec 16, 20203 min read
$12K Magnum Opus Tom Brady / Larry Bird Logoman & Shield Patches 1/1 Card
We recently obtained a 2018-19 Leaf Pearl Magnum Opus Tom Brady / Larry Bird Game Used Logoman & Shield Patches 1/1 card. This rare one...
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SMR Staff
Dec 11, 20202 min read
The Greatest Season By An NCAA Running Back: 1988 - Barry Sanders
On July 1, 2020, we listed the Top 10 NFL Running Backs of All-Time and at number three, Barry Sanders found himself only behind Emmitt...
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SMR Staff
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Is Justin Herbert the NFL Rookie of the Year? Buy, Sell, Hold?
The Los Angeles Chargers' Rookie Quarterback, Justin Herbert has to be a top 3 consideration for NFL Rookie of the Year. The former Oregon D
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SMR Staff
Nov 5, 20202 min read
6 Reasons to Get Your Cards Graded
WHY SHOULD I GET MY CARDS GRADED? 1.) AUTHENTICITY When a grading company grades your card (regardless of the grade) they are also...
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SMR Staff
Jun 16, 20202 min read
The Tom Brady Super Bowl 51 Jersey Heist.
Ever wonder How Tom Brady got his Super Bowl 51 Jersey back after it was stolen from his locker? Turns out the FBI retrieved it from Mexico
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SMR Staff
Jun 16, 20203 min read
Tony Gwynn is the Best Batter of Modern Era!
In an era where the term GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is frequently thrown around, one man is usually left out of the conversation. Tony Gwyn
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SMR Staff
Jun 16, 20202 min read
How To Safely Remove A Card From A PSA Graded Holder Case
How many times have you sent a card to PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), BGS (Beckett Grading Service), or JSA (James Spence Authenti
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SMR Staff
Jun 16, 20203 min read
What Inspired Your Sports Cards & Memorabilia Collection?
I've been a lifelong card collector who never purchased cards as a kid with the mindset it's an investment. I grew up as a massive sports fa
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