Glossary Term
autograph card
A trading card that includes an authenticated player signature as part of the product.
An autograph card is a card with a signed element, usually certified by the manufacturer or occasionally added through aftermarket authentication and encapsulation.
Autograph cards often carry stronger collector demand than base cards, but the exact checklist, print run, and authentication method heavily influence value.
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Related terms
rookie card
The first widely recognized card issued for a player in a mainstream release.
patch card
A memorabilia card that contains a multicolor or textured piece of player-worn or associated material.
population report
A grading-company count of how many copies of a card have been graded at each level.
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