subject: All About Unopened Sports Cards [print this page] Ask any collector and they'll tell you that unopened sports cards are still the most fun part of their hobby. Every pack, every box is a little mystery waiting to be solved.
Who'd you get? Any stars? Rookie cards? Inserts? Autographed cards?
You won't know until you rip open that pack and whether you're eight or 78, it's still a thrill. In today's sports collecting marketplace, though, it's sometimes a little complicated. What do all of those terms you see online really mean? What's the difference between a 'retail box' and a 'hobby box'? What's the difference between a cello pack and a wax pack?
Several sites have been created online with specific information on collecting sports cards that help define the terminology and the history behind those little pieces of cardboard. It's not just for baseball card collectors either. Whether you collect baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf or even racing cards, you'll find information and links to exactly what you're looking for.
Sports cards have been collected for over 100 years, but it's only been within the last 60 years that they've become available on a widespread basis. Since the late 1940s, collecting cards has become a mainstream hobby, enjoyed by fans of all ages. These days, you can buy unopened boxes at various price points. Some are very basic, offering just a representation of the best players in the game. Others are jammed full of high-end cards that include autographs and pieces of game-worn jerseys.
What you collect is up to you and depends on your interests. There's no right or wrong with unopened sports cards. Just a lot of fun for anyone who loves sports and learning a little bit about it first can go a long way towards making it more enjoyable.
