Sports Card Glossary

A quick plain-English glossary for the terms sellers see on card pages and offer forms.

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RCRookie Card: usually a player's main rookie-year card in a set.
ParallelA visually different version of a base card, often rarer.
SPShort Print: a card made in smaller quantities than the base checklist.
RelicA card containing memorabilia such as jersey, patch, bat, or equipment pieces.
AutoAutograph card, ideally certified by the manufacturer or authenticator.
Serial numberedA card stamped with a limited print run, such as 12/99.