A box break is a live event where a sealed box of trading cards is opened, and the contents are distributed to participants based on the team/player they have been assigned/bought. £1 start Random teams are high risk and normally bad value for money, fixed price randoms are still high risky but slightly better value.

A case break involves opening an entire sealed case of trading cards (typically 12 boxes). Participants purchase teams or specific players and receive all cards from their selections across all boxes.

Simply purchase a spot in one of our scheduled breaks. You'll receive all cards from your selected team or league when you are ready to request shipping.

A 'hit' refers to any premium card pulled from a pack, typically autographs, memorabilia cards, or low-numbered parallels. Products often guarantee a certain number of hits per box.

Base cards are the standard cards in a set, typically featuring current players. They're the most common cards in any product and form the foundation of a complete set.

A refractor is a type of parallel card with a shiny, prismatic finish. Originally introduced by Topps Chrome, refractors are popular among collectors and come in various color variations.

Insert cards are special cards randomly inserted into packs at specific odds. They feature unique designs, themes, or special features and are typically more valuable than base cards. They can also be numbered.

A rookie card is a player's first officially licensed trading card. These are typically the most valuable cards for any player and are highly sought after by collectors.

Parallel cards are variations of base cards with different colors, numbering, or special features. They're more limited in production and more valuable than base cards.

Numbered cards show their print run on the card itself (e.g., 25/99 means it's card 25 out of 99 total). Lower numbered cards are generally more valuable due to their scarcity.

Memorabilia cards (also called relic cards) contain a piece of game-used equipment such as shirt, bat, or ball. These cards are highly collectible and often numbered.

Autograph cards feature a player's signature, either on-card or on a sticker affixed to the card. On-card autographs are generally more desirable than sticker autographs.

A redemption card is a placeholder for an autograph or memorabilia card that wasn't ready at production time. You submit the redemption to the manufacturer to receive the actual card. There is no guarantee on how long it will take to receive the cards.

Short prints (SP) are base cards produced in smaller quantities than regular base cards. They're harder to find and typically more valuable than standard base cards.

A 1/1 card is a one-of-a-kind card with only one copy produced. These are the rarest cards in any product and are extremely valuable to collectors.

A 'raw' card is one that hasn't been professionally graded. It's in its original condition without being encapsulated by a grading company.

Graded cards have been professionally authenticated and assigned a condition grade between 1-10 by companies like PSA, BGS, or SGC. 1 being the worst grade and 10 being the best. The grade affects the card's value and collectibility.

Card values are determined by player popularity, card rarity, condition, and market demand. Check recent sales on platforms like eBay, 130pt, or Card Ladder for current market values.

Store cards in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use penny sleeves, top loaders, or card savers for valuable cards. For long-term storage, consider using card storage boxes.