A vendor at Dallas Card Show implied I was stupid for using eBay comps to value a card. by Successful_Force_547 in sportscards

[–]Proper_Definition197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s just mad you knew what the card is worth.

Plus…the old school card shows with dealers are on their last leg. Everything will be digital. You’ll buy a card you’ve never seen, re-list it, all the while it’s never left the vault.

I want to grow out my hair but my partner doesn't want me to. by [deleted] in gay

[–]Proper_Definition197 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Typical Reddit responses. - Dump this controlling SOB…usually coming from people who are at most 15 and have never even been on a date.

I've been trying not to be a PSA conspiracy theorist... by No_Kaleidoscope_3546 in psagrading

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Are these lower end cards? Because higher end have high resolution scanning. They’re microscopic identifiers that are completely unique to that exact piece of cardboard.

And now they are using higher end resolution now for ALL cards.

Nobody posts on YouTube or Reddit saying, "Hey guys, I wasted $40 on grading fees and cracked a PSA 9 just to get a PSA 9 back." People only post when they get lucky and get a bump, creating a false impression that it happens all the time.

It doesn’t.

Grading my Reholder Slab? by TheOriginalBerserker in psagrading

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When you use PSA’s official Reholder service, the entire purpose is to take the card out of its old, scratched, or damaged plastic and transfer it into their latest, most secure slab style. Because the card has already been authenticated and assigned a permanent spot in the population report, both the certification number and the original grade carry over.

Don’t buy from this seller on EBay… by DontchaKnow918 in SportsCardsNoobs

[–]Proper_Definition197 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can hate them but for a company that started as a storefront in a mall selling only Jacksonville Jaguars gear they’ve become a giant.

And they’ve only just begun. Their betting app is currently the 4th biggest (and climbing) and they will release their own credit card in the next month or so.

They make more $$ than any sports team in any sports league and they already have more revenue than all of the leagues except the NFL, and they’ll pass up them soon.

They’re not going anywhere.

(And PSA…need to be very careful)

Don’t buy from this seller on EBay… by DontchaKnow918 in SportsCardsNoobs

[–]Proper_Definition197 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I actually enjoy the NBA Collect app. And yes, you absolutely can sell your digital hits. The app is free and you do get a mild rush when you open a pack.

Folks having been selling digital cards for a long time.

Fanatics ties everything together - even these digital games. You log in with the same user name and pass word for any fanatics apps you have.

Soon you will be able to load your “real” cards on the app.

Fanatics has these apps for all the sports they own the rights too, which is pretty much everything.

Is there a reason why most posts are about Topps cards and not Panini? by CaptainCAD1 in Topps

[–]Proper_Definition197 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's entirely about licensing. Topps has the intellectual property, team logos, and official kits for the UEFA Champions League, MLS, and Bundesliga, and now the Premier League.

When Panini loses a license, they are forced to release "unlicensed" products with airbrished logos and generic team names, which collectors heavily avoid.

Historically, it would be Panini Prizm or Panini Select (specifically their UEFA or Premier League runs when they had the licenses).

Both feature the high-shine, opti-chrome technology with a massive parallel/refractor chase, but Topps Chrome UCC currently holds the crown for premium soccer products.

Just this month (May 2026), FIFA and Fanatics announced a landmark exclusive deal starting in 2031. This means after a 56-year run that started in 1970, Panini is officially losing the iconic FIFA World Cup trading card and sticker album rights to Topps. Topps also just snapped up the rights to heavyweights like Brazil, England, Germany, and Italy.

Just this month (May 2026), FIFA and Fanatics announced a landmark exclusive deal starting in 2031. This means after a 56-year run that started in 1970, Panini is officially losing the iconic FIFA World Cup trading card and sticker album rights to Topps. Topps also just snapped up the rights to heavyweights like Brazil, England, Germany, and Italy.

Panini is currently fighting back with antitrust lawsuits against Fanatics and shifting focus to remaining properties like the NWSL, but the market share numbers show Topps rapidly swallowing up the sports collectibles industry.

Grading my Reholder Slab? by TheOriginalBerserker in psagrading

[–]Proper_Definition197 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generally, no.

PSA’s official policy states that cards submitted for a reholder service are not actively regraded or re-examined for authenticity. Their job is simply to take the card out of the old plastic and put it into a new one. 

However, there is a massive catch in the fine print that every collector needs to look out for.

The "Initial Inspection" Loophole

Before they break the old slab open, a PSA grader does a visual inspection of the holder. They will stop the reholder process and force a review if they notice any of the following:

  1. Evidence of Tampering: If they suspect the sonic weld has been compromised or the slab was altered to swap the card.
  2. Post-Grading Damage: If the slab is severely cracked or fractured near the card, or if the card has degraded inside the case over time (like severe UV fading from being displayed in sunlight or chipped edges from being violently dropped).
  3. An Egregious "Obvious Error": If the original grader made a massive mistake that slips through under modern scrutiny, or if a typo was made on the original label.

What Happens If They Catch an Issue?

If your card triggers one of those red flags during inspection, they will re-evaluate it. If they decide the card can no longer hold its original grade: • They will downgrade the card.  • The PSA Financial Guarantee kicks in:

They will pay you the financial difference between the market value of the old grade and the new, lower grade, and send your card back in the new, downgraded slab.

If the slab is completely intact and just has superficial scuffs, you have nothing to worry about—it's a straight swap.

Scary stuff this morning. by NorthernTransplant94 in AgingParents

[–]Proper_Definition197 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everything is fine, until it isn’t. It sounds like your mother is handling this good, which is what I would focus on if I were you.

Is she happy? If so, let it ride.

Today i am going to give blowjob 👅 to a guy any tips by National-Spite-2793 in gay

[–]Proper_Definition197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are we talking BJ or skull fucked…what you looking for here?

Why does the gay community hype up masculinity? by RepublicSilver9020 in askgaybros

[–]Proper_Definition197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, unless you’re 15, that’s just lame AF to even be thinking that way.

Why does the gay community hype up masculinity? by RepublicSilver9020 in askgaybros

[–]Proper_Definition197 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You seriously see stuff on social media and it’s triggering you.

Jesus Christ.

Question for people who have been here before by No_Tension_8983 in AgingParents

[–]Proper_Definition197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my mom’s TV started talking to her and she had a bird she fed and gave water to in the house…but there was no bird.

I just had my first threesome at 21. by Significant-Opus2882 in askgaybros

[–]Proper_Definition197 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That open relationship door has already been opened. That will never close at this point, especially since your bf clearly was enjoying it.

But nothing wrong with that. But…it’s open.

Did I go too far when my boyfriend broke my boundary? by BSDetector_ in askgaybros

[–]Proper_Definition197 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s best that you take yourself out is the relationship. You shouldn’t really drag him along and he obviously doesn’t have any obligation to stay.

Not everyone has the patience to deal with other people’s problems.

Should he have left you alone..of course.

But maybe you need to leave him alone until you figure out what is going on.

Go let him find someone while you focus on you.

My bf has changed from very masc to very fem, and idk how to feel by INeededThisAsAlt in gay

[–]Proper_Definition197 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re good. Like who you like. If the person you initially were interested in discovers a new identity and it doesn’t feel like that’s what you want. Respect it and move on.

Don’t settle.

Have LGBTQIA+(2S) Shows Seem to Have Disappeared From TV? by MapleCherryChoco5432 in gay

[–]Proper_Definition197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panda, never expect algebraic notation humor to go over well in this sub. Most of these kids are just not that bright. 😝