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  • 22:22, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+897). . N T-206(New page: '''T-206:''' For most of the early history of The Hobby, this was the single most popularly collected set. Still considered by many as the greatest baseball card set of all time. Produced ...)
  • 22:21, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,119). . N SPx(New page: '''SPx:''' In 1996 Upper Deck introduced a new super-premium product called SPx. Billed as "SP to the X degree," SPx was marketed as a base set with "insert quality" cards, and sold in one...)
  • 22:20, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+3,159). . N SP(New page: '''SP (1):''' In 1993 Upper Deck rolled out a new high end product line in football and baseball called "Upper Deck SP." Upper Deck has never actually said what it actually means, but it i...)
  • 22:19, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+359). . N Slabbing(New page: '''Slabbing:''' Also known as "professional grading." A slabbing company employs, supposedly trained, experienced and impartial people to authenticate and grade your cards. The cards are t...) (current)
  • 22:18, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,268). . N Skip-Number(New page: '''Skip-number:''' Card sets appeal, above all other factors, to the collector instinct that is very strong in some people. To capitalize on this, it is thought that some sets have holes i...)
  • 22:17, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,408). . N Short-Print(New page: '''Short-print:''' Also called an "SP," a base-set card that is printed in less quantity than other cards in the same set. Originally, short-printing was a physical necessity. For example,...)
  • 22:16, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,282). . N Serial Number(New page: '''Serial Number:''' Serial numbering means every individual card is marked, either by a machine or by hand, with a unique number, usually followed by the maximum number in the run. For ex...)
  • 22:15, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+135). . N SCD(New page: '''SCD:''' ''Sports Collector's Digest.'' A weekly hobby periodical published by Krause Publications. Category: Hobby Definitions)
  • 22:14, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (0). . Rookie Card
  • 22:14, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,742). . N Rookie Card(New page: '''Rookie Card: (RC)''' A player's first card(s) in a regular issued, licensed card set. A base set card from a player's rookie card year (which may not necessarily be the same year as his...)
  • 22:13, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+457). . N Retail(New page: '''Retail:''' A set or product that is sold available exclusively at mass-market retail outlets. When insert-mania reached its climax in the mid-90s, a common strategy used by manufacturer...) (current)
  • 22:12, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+689). . N Refractor(New page: '''Refractor:''' A parallel set introduced in 1993's Topps Finest. Only found in chromium sets, refractors look the same as regular cards, but they "refract" a bright rainbow when ...)
  • 22:11, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+165). . N Redemption Card(New page: '''Redemption Card:''' A coupon inserted into packs that can be redeemed for a special card or set of the player or set designated. Category: Hobby Definitions)
  • 22:10, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+534). . N Rack Pack(New page: '''Rack Pack:''' A packaging variation rarely seen anymore. A rack-pack is a long strip of cellophane wrap broken into three compartments, each compartment containing about as many cards a...) (current)
  • 22:09, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+930). . N Promo(New page: '''Promo:''' This usually refers to a card which is used as a promotional item. Hence the name "promo." This does NOT refer to unlicensed (Broder) cards. These cards are usually hand...) (current)
  • 22:09, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+270). . N Price Guide(New page: '''Price Guide:''' A periodical that lists the values of cards. The most widely used price guide is Beckett Baseball Card Monthly, but others include Tuff Stuff, Sports Cards, Sports Colle...) (current)
  • 22:07, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+108). . N Pre-War(New page: '''Pre-War:''' A card that was produced prior to the start of World War II. Category: Hobby Definitions)
  • 22:06, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+1,717). . N Press Plate(New page: '''Press Plate:''' Also called "printing plates" or "plate cards." Almost all cards are made from pressing ink-coated metal plates against blank cardstock. Most printing involves the four ...)
  • 22:05, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+279). . N Population Report(New page: '''Pop Report:''' A periodical published by a professional grading house, that reports the number graded and condition of a particular card. Each of the three major graders, BGS, PSA and S...) (current)
  • 22:05, 17 December 2009 (diff | hist) . . (+9). . Poly Pack(current)

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