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The randomizer for the 1955 Topps Break ran yesterday as scheduled! We had a great time hosting this event and really appreciate all the positive feedback. Today, we'll run the Skunk Protection for the three graded Willie Mays cards! All spots that hit raw cards in the break will be included in this secondary draw. As captured in the Live video on Facebook, the highlight of the event was revealing the break's big winners who hit the iconic cards of Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, …

Regardless of what and why you collect trading cards, one of the most common questions in the hobby is of course: "How much is my card worth?" Below is a quick guide on how I personally price / value cards in my collection. I speak to some of the factors I consider for individual cards since, for me at least, it's not a simple and consistent process. I take into consideration the rarity of the card, my purchase price and the potential to realize profit, and my current desire to sell a spe …

Thank you all again for taking part. Confirming packages shipped yesterday. Full results can be found in the break's Google Sheet, though here's a list of the highlights from the break.Congratulations to the break's big winners!SGC A 1910 T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Bat Off -> Eric KalkSGC A 1909 T206 Piedmont Ty Cobb Bat On -> Aaron Tackett SGC 1 1910 T206 Piedmont Cy Young Glove Shows -> Lance Sathoff SGC 1 1910 T206 Piedmont Nap Lajoie With Bat -> Jake Stacy SGC …

The randomizer for the 1955 Topps Break ran today as scheduled! We had a great time hosting this event and really appreciate all the positive feedback we've received.As captured in the Live video on Facebook, the surprise and highlight of the event was revealing the break's big winners: six different participants each hit one of the six, huge Hall of Fame rookie cards! For just the cost of a spot ($165), they each hit a HOF RC that could independently be the gem of any collection.Other big …

We'll go live today, Monday, 11/21/22 at 4:45 PM CST in our Facebook group to run the randomizer for the 1955 Topps Double RC Set Break.  https://fb.me/e/4iwVrQihP  Results will be posted here afterwards!