Hobby Glossary
Common terms, quick definitions
Cut through the jargon so you can focus on collecting.
- RC (Rookie Card)
- First base card of a player in a licensed product.
- Parallel
- Base design with a different color/finish; often serial‑numbered.
- Refractor
- Chrome‑style parallel with rainbow sheen (names vary by brand).
- SP / SSP
- Short Print / Super Short Print; produced in smaller quantities.
- Comps
- Comparable sales (e.g., eBay sold) used to gauge value.
✅ CC Level: Rookie
Glossary will expand with images and examples.
FAQ
Buying & Selling
How do I buy cards on Checklist Central?
How do I buy cards on Checklist Central?
Add cards to your cart, choose checkout, and you’re set. All listings are fixed-price or Buy It Now (BIN), while auctions (coming soon) let you bid like other auction sites. Your order is always protected with secure payment and safe shipping.
Can I sell cards on CC?
Can I sell cards on CC?
Right now, all listings are managed by CC staff while the seller portal is in development. Our seller platform will support auctions and fixed-price listings. Sellers will also have tools to manage inventory, pricing, and customer messages.
Can I sell cards to CC?
Can I sell cards to CC?
Yes! Checklist Central buys raw singles from collectors based on set categories. Our Buying Page lists what we currently pay for commons, stars, and other card types — all organized by sport. At this time, we’re focused on raw cards, with plans to add graded/slabbed card buying in the future.
If you’d like to sell to CC, check out the current buying tables, sort your cards by category, and follow the submission instructions.