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Get Ready For Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals!

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Are you ready? The COMC Black Friday Week & Cyber Monday sale starts MONDAY, November 20th!

Prepare to purchase items quickly, because our best deals will go fast!

  • Load your account with COMC Store Credit now so it’s immediately available
  • Wait to submit your shipment request – check out our upcoming shipping special below
  • Don’t wait! Buy your items early before they’re gone

Lowest Prices of the Year

Millions of items will be marked down to their lowest prices of the year as COMC sellers run sales promotions for FREE this week! There is no better time to find the cards you’ve been looking for at prices you can’t beat! Sales promotions will be showcased on the COMC Sales page during our exciting sales event, so make sure to check out these great deals!

Buy COMC Store Credit now so you’re ready to scoop up all the great deals before someone else does. If you have store credit in your account you can make instant purchases so you don’t risk someone else buying the card before you do!

If you’ve had your eye on a great deal, don’t wait to purchase it or it may be gone. Items will sell quickly during our Black Friday promotion, so don’t wait!

Earn $5 Rebates on Every $100 Spent

If there was ever a perfect time to buy, it’s now: the more you spend, the more you save! For all items purchased with COMC Store Credit between 12:00am PST Monday, November 20th and 11:59pm PST Monday, November 27th, you’ll receive $5 back for every $100 spent!

  • Only purchases with COMC Store Credit are eligible
  • $5 store credit rebate back per $100 spent (maximum $100 total rebate credit per user)
  • Store credit earned will automatically be applied to your COMC account in January 2024
  • Grading fees do NOT count towards the $150

Don’t have a free COMC account? Easily register for your free COMC account to ensure all your purchases are eligible for the store credit rebate offer. By using your COMC account to purchase items with COMC Store Credit, you can decide when you want items shipped. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of one of the benefits of COMC: Buy Now and Ship Later!

Earn Free Shipping by Spending $150+

By spending $150 between Monday, November 20th and Monday, November 27th, receive a free shipping credit!

Have you been waiting to make a shipment request? If you spend $150+ during our promotional timeframe you will receive a $5 shipping credit on your next shipment. The $5 shipment credit will automatically be applied to one shipment request you make from November 20th through November 27th

  • Spend $150+ on CARDS and BREAKS and you will automatically earn a $5 shipping credit. (Grading fees do NOT count towards the $150)
  • Shipment credit will automatically be applied to one shipment request you make from November 20th through November 27th
  • Free shipping orders will be mailed by December 31st
  • Limited to one credit per account

Third-Party Grading Discounts!

Grade with PSA and CGC Cards at a discounted rate!

Add peace of mind to your cards with third-party grading and encapsulation! Enjoy a $2 discount on our most affordable grading rates. Take advantage of these amazing third-party grading rates until 12/31.

  • $22 per card PSA Value (regularly $24) 
  • $13 per card CGC Bulk (regularly $15) 

Don’t forget! This is a great time to get those newly purchased items from Black Friday submitted for grading and take advantage of the discount until 12/31! Before you submit your latest purchases for grading, have them reviewed by using our latest Pre-Grade Review.

Submit Your Cards For Grading Submission Here!

During our Black Friday Savings Event, items go quickly! Sellers are running sales promotions and to make sure another buyer doesn’t purchase items, buyers are taking full advantage of making instant purchases. If you’ve been keeping your eye on something special, purchase it now before our Black Friday Savings Event so it isn’t gone. Items purchased with COMC Store Credit will be instantly deposited into your COMC account and you may ship it with your other items during our Black Friday shipping promotion.

COMC sellers can run sales promotions for FREE this week and weekend! Set up your Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday sales now on the Promotions Manager page. Our multiple sales give you the freedom to customize each of your promotions. Setting up sales promotions will showcase your COMC port on the COMC Sales page during our exciting sales event. This is a great opportunity to price your cards to sell and attract more buyers!

Users that sell $500+ of inventory between November 20th-27th will automatically have a 40% discount applied to new Select and Elite submissions received at COMC by the end of the year! This discount does NOT stack with Fresh Pulls.

Discounted Group Grading & Free Direct To Grading Submissions!

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COMC is excited to announce a limited time discount for PSA Value submissions and CGC Bulk submissions, saving $2 per card until the end of 2023! We are also waiving the processing cost for all Direct to Grading submissions, take advantage today by sending in you bulk submissions at no extra cost! Our most affordable rates just got cheaper. As always, take advantage of these rates with no submission minimums!

Why Use COMC As Your Premier Group Grader?

COMC is the best place in the hobby for your grading cards today! Our effortless grading experience makes it easier than ever to grade your favorite cards. From submitting your cards directly through our Direct to Grading service level to buying a card directly on the COMC Marketplace and submitting it for grading with just click of your mouse. Just you submit your cards, choose your grading service and we will handle the rest! No Paperwork, No Shipping Fees, No Minimums, and No Hassle!

As soon as your card returns from grading, take advantage of all the benefits found on the COMC marketplace. With just a few clicks utilize COMC’s best features including the ability to list items for sale, submit to Auction, include it into your next shipment request, or simply keep it vaulted in your account and figure it out later.

A hassle-free experience! Once sold, our team handles all aspects of the shipping and fulfillment. Let the COMC team do the work and watch your COMC Store Credit balance grow!

Whether you are encapsulating a PC card or flipping into a 10, now is the perfect time to use COMC’s group grading services!

Discounted Group Grading Prices!

$22/per card PSA Value (previously $24)

PSA is a premier grading service with a leading track record in both quantity and quality of items graded! The PSA brand brings value, security and respected grading standards to your cards and the hobby overall.

$13/per card CGC Bulk (previously $15)

CGC provides the hobby with an amazing product! Enjoy CGC’s card-enhancing label combined with best-in-class protective holder, fast and accurate grading, affordable prices, and more.

Grade now! Send cards already in your COMC inventory to third-party grading with only a few clicks! Use the Actions menu next to any card from your Inventory Manager and select Submit for Grading. By submitting directly from your COMC inventory, avoid the hassle of packaging cards, third-party grading paperwork and the headaches from shipping and insurance.

Need a second opinion on the quality of your card before grading? Use the COMC Pre-Grade Review service! We are proud to offer our Pre-Grade Review and provide our opinion if we believe your card to be in Mint or better condition. This white glove condition review service provides users with confidence as our expert team assesses your card. This service features an 86% accuracy rating!

Direct to Grading Submission Promotion!

If you have cards you want to send that aren’t on COMC yet, we are offering an unbeatable price change! Enjoy FREE Direct to Grading processing, regularly $1/per card. Use COMC’s Direct to Grading service level to submit your cards onto the COMC platform and then send them to your choice of our third-party grading partners!

The complete grading experience! Our expert team will provide white-glove care throughout the grading process. We offer unbeatable convenience; avoid the hassle of third-party submission minimums and paperwork. COMC provides each submitted card with its own before and after high-resolution scans in both their raw and graded state, visible side by side.

Direct to Grading is COMC’s fastest intake processing service! Cards will be processed and ready to be submitted for grading in one week or less. Review more information about our Direct to Grading service from our dedicated Help Center article here.

Start your Direct to Grading submission here!

To learn more about our consignment services, visit our COMC Selling page. For other questions or general information, please visit our Support page, or contact our friendly Customer Service team by emailing staff@comc.com or clicking the red Support button on the bottom-right corner of any COMC.com page.

Follow us on social media @checkoutmycards and the official COMC Blog for the latest updates!

Black Friday Seller Promotion!

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The COMC Black Friday/Cyber Monday Seller Promotions Start Monday, November 20th!

The COMC Black Friday/Cyber ​​Monday Seller Promotions Start Monday, November 20th!

We’re waiving our promotion setup fees for all COMC sellers during our Black Friday Week & Cyber ​​Monday Seller Promotion! With all the buyers looking for deals, this is an excellent opportunity to run sales that are too good to resist!

Set Up Your Seller Promotions Now!

Be sure to set up your FREE Black Friday Seller Promotion running from Monday, Nov 20th – Sunday, Nov 26th, as well as your FREE Cyber Monday Seller Promotion running on Monday, Nov 27th.

Set up your free Black Friday/Cyber Monday Seller Promotions today on the Promotions Manager page. Setting up seller promotions showcases your COMC port on the COMC Sales page during our exciting sales event. This is a great opportunity to price your cards to sell and attract more buyers!

Additional Seller Benefits! Users that sell $500+ on the COMC Marketplace across both promotional sales will automatically receive a processing discount valid for the rest of 2023! Sellers that reach this sales threshold will automatically be provided 40% Off Select and Elite processing fees on new consignment submissions received at COMC after the promotional timeframe, Tuesday November 28th through December 31st, 2023. This discount does NOT stack with Fresh Pulls.

Select & Elite cards MUST BE received by November 9th to be processed in time for Black Friday.

Black Friday Promotions Are Coming Soon!

Prepare to purchase items quickly because our best deals will go fast!

  • Load your account with COMC Store Credit today, so you can immediately purchase items.
  • Wait to submit your shipment request – Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming Free Shipping promotion.

Don’t have a COMC account yet?

Register For A Free COMC Account

COMC Now Accepting TAG Graded Cards For Consignment!

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COMC is thrilled to announce that we now accept all TAG (Technical Authentication & Grading) graded cards! TAG is known for their patented automated grading process, transparent (inscribed) slabs, and unprecedented range of tools to help you understand a card’s grade.

TAG cards receive a standard 1-10 grade prominently listed on the right side of the slab as well as a precise TAG Grade out of 1,000 which is visible on the card’s scannable TAG. The scannable TAG offers a comprehensive Digital Image and Grading (DIG) Report. This showcases the card’s position on the TAG Leaderboard and “digs” deep into its condition, detailing surface defects, centering measurements, corner and edge metrics, card population, chronology, and more. TAG also provides submission kits, high-res photographs of the finished slabs, and returns each slab in a sealed pack for a fun grade reveal. Learn more by visiting taggrading.com or following @taggrading on any social platform.

We hope you are as excited as we are to see your TAG cards on the COMC marketplace! Submit your TAG cards today for consignment at a fixed price or through our auction services!

TAG is the latest addition to a growing list of grading card companies accepted by COMC. Here is the up-to-date list of supported grading companies:

  • TAG – Technical Authentication & Grading
  • PSA – Professional Sports Authenticator
  • SGC – Sportscard Guaranty
  • BGS – Beckett Grading Services
  • BVG – Beckett Vintage Grading
  • BCCG – Beckett Collectors Club Grading
  • KSA – KSA Certification
  • CGC – Certified Guaranty Company
  • CSG – Certified Sports Guaranty
  • HGA – Hybrid Grading Approach (no PC Slabs)

COMC Consignment Services

Are you looking to sell your graded cards? When you consign with COMC, our team fully prepares and lists your cards on the COMC Marketplace and our eBay Store. Once sold, our team handles all of the shipping and fulfillment. To learn more about our consignment services, visit our COMC Selling page.

COMC Auctions on eBay

This service is ideal for sellers who wish to send their graded cards directly to the COMC eBay Store as a 7-day, $0.99 no-reserve auction. COMC Auctions on eBay are for cards valued at more than $50 and put your investment-grade trading cards in front of collectors and bidders worldwide. A complete list of the seller advantages to COMC Auctions on eBay, including the Commission structure, can be found on the Auctions Page.

COMC at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, NJ: July 27–31

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COMC is excited to announce our presence at this year’s 42nd National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. Whether you’re new to COMC or a long-time user, be sure to come by our booth and say “Hello”! For more information about the show itself, please visit NSCCShow.com.

The convention will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from Wednesday, July 27th through Sunday, July 31st in Atlantic City, NJ. COMC will have a team of employees on hand in the corporate area at Booth #1240 to accept consignment submissions and to answer any and all questions about COMC!

Here are some of the services and events you can look forward to at our booth:

  • Consignment Drop-Off Center
  • Submission Promotion
  • Scratch-to-Win Cards
  • Time with Tim

Where to Find COMC at the Show

COMC will be in the heart of the showroom floor within the Corporate Pavilion at Booth #1240, where we will be neighbors with Piece of the Game, Pristine Auction, and Onyx!

Submission Promotion

Take advantage of this event-only promotion to submit your items at the National using our Elite and Select services at a reduced price. If you have been waiting for a discount on submissions, now is your chance to save BIG!

The National Elite & Select Submission Promotion Discount Requirements

Take 40% off Elite & 30% off Select submissions this year for items submitted onsite at the National between Wednesday, July 27th and Sunday, July 31st!

  • Elite: write “ELITE40” on each Elite submission paperwork slip to receive 40% off your Elite submission’s total processing fee—normally $2.00/card, now $1.20/card! There is no Elite submission minimum.
  • Select: write “SELECT30” on each Select submission slip to receive 30% off your Select submission’s total processing fee—normally $1.00/card, now $0.70/card! Select submissions must contain a minimum of 10 cards.

Which Cards Are Best for Elite?

The Elite service is intended for raw and graded single trading cards with a sale value of more than $50. Elite items are guaranteed a 2-week turnaround time and are eligible to list at auction on eBay at any time.

Important Promotion Information

  • This discount does stack with other promotions: discounts such as eligible Fresh Pulls products can be combined with the discounts for this promotion!
  • The discount does not apply to the Mailbox package fee, toploader removal fee, or the missing/incorrect paperwork fee.
  • There is no maximum quantity limit; submit as many cards as you would like!
  • Items submitted to the Select service level are not eligible to be listed at auction on eBay; please use Elite processing for cards that you may want to list at auction.
  • For Select items, cards that need to be removed from a protective holder (e.g. toploader, pages, card saver, one-touch) incur an additional $0.50 processing add-on fee. There is no additional charge for cards submitted in penny sleeves per item.
  • For Select items, third-party graded cards and cards encased with a manufacturer seal incur an additional $0.50 processing add-on fee per item.
  • For Select and Elite items, oversized cards larger than 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (modern size), 2 5/8″ x 3 3/4″ (vintage size), coins, and comic books incur an additional $3.00 processing add-on fee per item.

Important Submission Reminders

  • Each submission slip must have handwritten codes on the submission paperwork to qualify. There are no exceptions, and submissions without handwritten codes will not be eligible for a retroactive promotional discount.
  • Non-elite items submitted for reprocessing through the Elite service are not eligible for the discount.
  • Our mail-in submission services in the United States and Canadian offices are not eligible for this promotion.
  • Items must be submitted onsite at the National between, Wednesday, July 27th through Sunday, July 31st in order to be eligible for the promotion discounts.

For questions regarding the eligibility of products, please email staff@comc.com.

Scratch-to-Win Prize Cards

Stop by our booth for your chance to win COMC Store Credit or free shipping! Just show one of our COMC team members at our booth your COMC account on your phone, and we will award you one (1) prize card with a scratch-off code. If you don’t have a COMC account, sign up for one now or while at the show, and you’ll receive a prize card, too!

The prize code can be redeemed online here. Log in to your COMC account and enter the prize code to reveal your prize. The prize code must be redeemed by 8/31/2022 to be valid. Limit one (1) prize card per COMC user.

Check out the prizes you could win!

  • $5.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $10.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $25.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $100.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $1,000.00 COMC Store Credit
  • Free Shipping*

*This promotional shipping credit expires 10/31/2022 and cannot be combined with other shipping promotions.

Drop-Off Submission Information

We’re excited to offer our users the option to drop off their consignments at our booth. Whether you’ve already been preparing a new COMC submission or plan to consign cards you find at the show, save the cost of shipping by dropping off your submissions directly with COMC! Our team at the National will be accepting submissions for the following consignment services:

  • Elite
  • Fresh Pulls
  • eBay Auctions
  • Select
  • Standard

Minimum submission quantities and add-on fees still apply for drop-off submissions. Please review our COMC Selling Rates page for more information.

To speed up the drop-off process, please pack your items securely for shipment and print your submission paperwork in advance. Be sure to select the Drop Off @ Atlantic City. NJ – National Sports Collectors Convention option within the Submission Wizard as shown below:

We will have computer stations with printers set up for consignors to use at the show. These stations often get busy during peak show hours, so we encourage you to print your submission slips in advance to make your drop-off process quick and easy!

Meet the COMC Team

Meet our team that will be representing COMC at the National. They will be there to help you with your card submissions and any questions you have about COMC. Meet the COMC National Team

Time with Tim

COMC Founder and CEO Tim Getsch is looking forward to meeting with our users as well as members of the trading card community to hear their feedback, ideas, and experiences they’ve had with our services.

If you would like to request to meet with Tim for up to 30 minutes at the NSCC, please email us at timewithtim@comc.com. In your email please include the dates and times you are available to meet, as well as a short list of the topics you wish to discuss. Please send your meeting request by no later than Monday, July 18th. You will be notified by email of your appointment time on Thursday, July 21st. 

We’ll See You in Atlantic City!

Our team is excited to return to the National and connect with members of the COMC community. The show is an incredible opportunity to celebrate the growth and also the future of the trading card hobby that we all love so much.

As the countdown to the show continues, stay tuned for more updates about COMC’s presence and promotions at the National by following us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

COMC’s One Hundred Millionth Item Revealed

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Earlier this summer, we announced that COMC would process the 100 millionth consigned item in company history. To celebrate this achievement, our founder & CEO Tim Getsch offered to buy the card for market value plus $1,000. We’re honored to share that we reached this incredible milestone, and the COMC user who consigned Item #100,000,000 accepted Tim’s offer to buy the card!

Proudly Presenting Our One Hundred Millionth Item. Congrats to COMC user lukew298 for Consigning Item #100,000,000.

Congrats to COMC User lukew298!

COMC Item #100,000,000 is a 2017 Topps Triple Threads Unity Jumbo Relic Auto numbered 32/75 of slugger Joey Gallo. The card was consigned through our Select processing service by COMC user lukew298. Officially added to the COMC marketplace on July 31st, 2021, the timing proved serendipitous as Joey Gallo had just been dealt to the New York Yankees!

COMC founder & CEO Tim Getsch bought the card from lukew298 for market value of $50 plus $1,000, in the form of COMC Store Credit. This card now holds a special place in Tim’s personal collection as an important piece of COMC history.

Congrats again to COMC user lukew298 on consigning the 100 millionth item! You can check out more of lukew298’s items for sale on COMC here.

Thank You For Choosing COMC!

This milestone and the overall growth of our company would not have been possible without the support and trust of our consignors, customers, and team members. Thank you for choosing COMC! We look forward to offering safe & easy trading card consignment for years to come and continuing to focus on fulfilling our mission to optimize your enjoyment of the hobby.

For the most recent progress updates regarding our shipping & fulfillment services, please see COMC president Julia Getsch’s August 2021 COMC Company Update.

What Will Be COMC’s One Hundred Millionth Item?

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Update: Item #100,000,000 was added to COMC on July 31st, 2021 and the promotion detailed below has concluded. Check out which card earned this honor in our follow-up blog post COMC’s One Hundred Millionth Item Revealed!

COMC Item #100 Million is Coming Summer 2021!

Safe & Easy Consignment for 100 Million Items

Since we started accepting consignments in 2007, the COMC team has had the privilege of listing, storing, and selling tens of millions of trading cards on behalf of collectors around the world.

We’re extremely grateful for your continued business with COMC, and we’re excited to share that this summer we will process our 100 millionth consigned item!

Tim Getsch Offers to Buy Item #100 Million for $1,000 Plus Card's Fair Market Value. Learn more at blog.comc.com.

A Special Offer from COMC’s Founder and CEO

To celebrate this incredible milestone, COMC founder & CEO Tim Getsch is offering to buy the consigned card assigned COMC item number #100,000,000 for $1,000 plus the card’s fair market value, all in the form of COMC Store Credit. Only items consigned through our Select processing service will be eligible for this offer.

For the full list of which types of trading cards are accepted for COMC’s consignment services head to our Supported Trading Cards page.

When you consign with COMC, our team fully prepares and lists your cards on the COMC Marketplace and eBay Store. Once sold, our team handles all of the shipping and fulfillment. To learn more about our consignment services, visit our COMC Selling page.

Once COMC Item #100 Million is processed, we’ll be sure to share which card earned this distinction! For more updates along the way, follow us on Instagram: checkoutmycards

Terms and Conditions

Item number #100,000,000 will be randomly selected from items submitted to our Select processing service. The purchase amount of the item will be determined using the current fair market value of the card plus an additional $1,000 (fair market value + $1,000). The total purchase price will be deposited to the consigner’s COMC account in the form of COMC Store Credit. If you wish to be excluded from this promotion, please write EXCLUDE ME on your Select submission paperwork. Prior to COMC Item #100,000,000 being deposited into the winning consignor’s COMC account, the winner will be contacted via email to confirm the sale of their card before COMC completes the transaction.

If you have additional questions about this promotion and our consignment services, please email staff@comc.com.

eBay Homepage Auctions Event: The NBA is Back!

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COMC Auctions headlining the eBay Homepage

August 10th – 16th!

Following the success of June’s eBay Auctions event, we are excited to announce that COMC Auctions will be featured on eBay’s homepage from August 10th – 16th. This is the perfect opportunity to greatly increase the visibility of your auction consignments!

The focus of this event will be basketball as the NBA resumes their 2019-20 season, but high-end trading cards from all sports and genres are welcome for this event! Premier League Soccer has resumed play, and the MLB is starting their 60 game season in July.

Items must be received by 7/31 to be eligible for this promotion.

Here’s everything you need to know about submitting your sports cards for maximum exposure in this event.

When and how to submit your cards:

COMC users have multiple options for submitting cards for this event. Whether you already have cards consigned with us which you’d like to auction off, or you are considering sending new cards specifically for this event, details and key dates are listed below:

Mail-In Submission Deadlines

Cards received 7/18 – 7/24 will END during the promotion
Cards received 7/25 – 7/31 will BEGIN during the promotion

To create a new mail-in auctions submission, visit “Start New Submission” in your COMC Account and select the “eBay Auction” processing service as shown below.

Transfer to Auction Deadlines

Cards submitted for transfer 7/17 – 7/23 will END during the promotion
Cards submitted for transfer 7/24 – 7/30 will BEGIN during the promotion

If you already have cards in your COMC Inventory Manager, you can send them to auction in just a few clicks. This includes cards you bought from other consignors on our site! Right click on “Actions” and then select “Send to Auction” to begin the auction transfer process.

Important Auctions Reminders

As you consider participating in this exciting auctions event, there are a few key reminders we’d like to share:

  • The minimum fee per auction, regardless of the final sale price, is $3.50. For the best possible experience, we do not recommend you submit cards to auction which will not reach a final sale price of $20 or more.
  • There are no cancellations once we receive your auction submission.

For more information about our auctions service, please refer to our Auctions and Auctions FAQ pages. We are so excited for you to participate in this promotion!

eBay Homepage Auctions Event! Inserts & Parallels

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COMC Auctions headlining the eBay Homepage June 15th – June 21st!

Inserts and Parallels have been making a big splash in the sports card markets. Some of them newly created, and some a depiction of past inserts. This Auction Event is themed around this current trend, so don’t miss this opportunity to get additional exposure for your unique cards!

When to submit your cards:

Auctions STARTING during promotion must be received by COMC between 6/1 – 6/5
Auctions ENDING during promotion must be received by COMC between 5/24 – 5/29

Net Marvels

Marvels Inserts are taking off! Previously, this Marvel LeBron James card was valued and selling for less than $5.00. Prices over the past few months have soared to over $250.00!
The Marvel set as a whole is highly collectible, so what better time to send them to COMC Auction? Get your submissions in now to ensure they arrive in time for the event!

Prizm Baseball

Prizm baseball is on the rise. Take a look at the 2012 Prizm Mike Trout Rookie #50 for example. This was selling for less than $10 over 2 months ago.
The current market value has surpassed the $100 mark and is consistently hitting close to $120. With a 1000% increase in price, now is a great time to send in your Prizm Inserts & Parallels!

2016 Optic Holos

Optic Holos have been on fire in the marketplace. Here we see the 2016 Optic Holo Tom Brady. Prior to the surge, this card was selling for roughly $5-10. Now, prices are anywhere from $140-160!
The Optic Holo price jumps are not limited to just football; basketball is also seeing huge increases. Get all your Optic Holos in now!

The Best 2020 Topps Series 1 Rookies to Watch!

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Looking to find those early rookie cards of this years potential young stars? 2020 Topps Series 1 is newly available on the COMC Marketplace! In this article we will look at some of the big name rookies and a few we think have a chance to make a big splash this season.

Yordan Alvarez – Card  #276

The obvious player to look for in this year’s Topps Series 1 is Yordan Alvarez. Coming off a 2019 campaign where he was deemed the American League Rookie of the Year. In only 87 games for the Houston Astros, he cranked 27 home runs and batted in 78 runs. With an OPS over 1.000, its safe to say Alvarez is one to watch. The one downside of his game is the number of strikeouts, he will have to try to limit those this upcoming 2020 season.

Aristides Aquino – Card #20

Although a little older than the average rookie, Aristides Aquino has a lot of tools to like. He stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. That’s a lot of potential power and he showed that when he knocked in 19 homeruns in only 56 games played for the Cincinatti Reds. Although he did not hit for a great average, .259, it was a serviceable number and now having a full off season, he should be able to bump it up.

Bo Bichette – Card #78

Bo Bichette did not have your typical rookie issues when it came to getting on base, as he averaged .311 at the plate. At 21 years of age, Bichette has already shown he could be a special shortstop. In the 46 games he appeared in, Bo had 61 hits, stole 4 bases and accounted for 32 runs for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Gavin Lux – Card #292

Gavin does not have as large of a sample size as the rest of the guys mentioned on this list, but he has a lot of tools. He can play both shortstop and second base which makes he a nice versatile piece that the Los Angeles Dodgers can use. Lux is one of the younger guys to have seen some big-league time as he is just 21 years old. With the Dodgers a clear front runner to represent the NL in the World Series, there is a lot to like with this kid.

Nico Hoerner – Card #70

With the loss of Russell Addison, Nico Hoerner has a lot of opportunity to showcase his talent this upcoming season. Don’t be surprised if we see him in the starting lineup after the end of this spring training. A rookie of Nico’s caliber could be just the rejuvenation the cubs need to turn it around from their 3rd place finish in the NL Central in 2019.

Trent Grisham – Card #9

Trent Grisham, formerly known at Trent Clark, was the 15th overall pick in the 2015 draft. Although he has not been explosive like one would assume a first-round pick would be, he has been a solid player so far in his 51 major league games. Also noteworthy is the fact he just turned 23 a few months ago, and he should slot in nicely on an already stacked Milwaukee Brewers team.

Kyle Lewis – Card #64

Kyle Lewis was also put on this list for his small sample size. He was the 11th overall pick in the 2016 draft, and he showed why at the end of last season. In only 18 games with the Seattle Mariners, Lewis belted 6 homeruns, 13 RBIs and accounted for another 10 runs himself. One thing to keep an eye on with Lewis is the amount of strikeouts, but the Mariners should do a good job protecting him in the lineup as the youth movement in Seattle is all about patience.

That’s going to do it for our list, but now we want to hear from you! Let us know in the comments below which rookies you’ll be stashing from 2020 Topps Series 1? Who do you think will stand out as the top rookie in the set? We’d love to hear your thoughts, and we’ll see you again for Series 2 later this year!