> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.storehouses.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Trading Cards

> Complete guide to tracking sports cards, TCG collectibles, and graded cards in Storehouses

## Overview

Track your trading card collection with detailed fields for sport/game, player, card set, grade, and grading service. Perfect for sports card collectors, TCG enthusiasts, and investors managing graded cards and vintage collections.

<Card title="Trading Card Features" icon="cards">
  * Sport/game classification
  * Player or character tracking
  * Card set and year
  * Grade and grading service (PSA, BGS, CGC)
  * Population reports
  * Market value tracking
</Card>

## Adding a Trading Card

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Add Item">
    Click "Add Item" from your dashboard or go to [storehouses.app/add](https://storehouses.app/add)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Trading Cards">
    Choose "Trading Cards" as the category
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Details">
    Fill in sport/game, player, card set, grade, and grading service
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Images">
    Upload photos of front, back, and grading slab (if applicable)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click "Save Item" to add to your collection
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Card Fields

### Identification

<ParamField path="sport_game" type="string">
  Sport or game category

  **Sports:**

  * Baseball
  * Basketball
  * Football
  * Hockey
  * Soccer
  * Golf
  * Boxing/MMA

  **Trading Card Games:**

  * Pokemon
  * Magic: The Gathering
  * Yu-Gi-Oh!
  * Sports cards
  * Non-sport (entertainment)
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="player_character" type="string">
  Player name or character featured

  **Examples:**

  * Michael Jordan
  * Mickey Mantle
  * Charizard
  * Black Lotus
  * LeBron James
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="card_set" type="string">
  Card set or product name

  **Examples:**

  * 1952 Topps
  * 1986-87 Fleer
  * Base Set Unlimited
  * Prizm Silver
  * National Treasures
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="year" type="number">
  Year the card was produced

  **Examples:**

  * 1952 (Topps Mickey Mantle)
  * 1986 (Fleer Michael Jordan RC)
  * 1999 (Base Set Charizard)
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="card_number" type="string">
  Card number within the set

  **Examples:**

  * \#311 (1952 Topps Mantle)
  * \#57 (1986 Fleer Jordan)
  * \#4/102 (Base Set Charizard)
</ParamField>

### Grading

<ParamField path="grade" type="string">
  Numeric grade

  **PSA Scale (1-10):**

  * **PSA 10** - Gem Mint
  * **PSA 9** - Mint
  * **PSA 8** - Near Mint-Mint
  * **PSA 7** - Near Mint
  * **PSA 6** - Excellent-Mint
  * **PSA 5** - Excellent
  * **PSA 4** - Very Good-Excellent
  * **PSA 3** - Very Good
  * **PSA 2** - Good
  * **PSA 1** - Poor

  **BGS uses subgrades:** Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="grading_service" type="string">
  Third-party grading service

  **Major Services:**

  * **PSA** - Professional Sports Authenticator (most popular)
  * **BGS** - Beckett Grading Services
  * **SGC** - Sportscard Guaranty Corporation
  * **CGC** - Certified Guaranty Company (TCG focus)

  <Tip>
    PSA 10s and BGS 10s (Black Label) command the highest premiums
  </Tip>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="certification_number" type="string">
  Grading service certification number

  **Use:** Allows verification and population lookup
</ParamField>

### Special Designations

<ParamField path="parallel" type="string">
  Parallel or variation type

  **Examples:**

  * Base
  * Silver Prizm
  * Gold /10
  * 1st Edition
  * Holo
  * Refractor
  * Shadowless
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="auto_patch" type="string">
  Autograph and patch details

  **Examples:**

  * On-card Auto
  * Patch Auto /25
  * Rookie Patch Auto (RPA)
  * Sticker Auto
</ParamField>

## Types of Trading Cards

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Vintage Sports" icon="baseball">
    * Pre-war cards (1900s-1940s)
    * Topps/Bowman classics (1950s-1970s)
    * T206, Goudey, Play Ball
    * Tobacco cards
  </Card>

  <Card title="Modern Sports" icon="basketball">
    * Rookie cards
    * Prizm, Select, Optic
    * National Treasures
    * Autograph/Patch cards
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pokemon" icon="gamepad">
    * Base Set classics
    * Modern chase cards
    * Japanese exclusives
    * Graded slabs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Magic: The Gathering" icon="hat-wizard">
    * Power Nine
    * Reserved List
    * Alpha/Beta
    * Modern staples
  </Card>

  <Card title="Yu-Gi-Oh!" icon="cards">
    * 1st Edition LOB
    * Ghost Rares
    * Tournament cards
    * Vintage holos
  </Card>

  <Card title="Non-Sport" icon="film">
    * Entertainment cards
    * Garbage Pail Kids
    * Star Wars
    * Marvel/DC
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Get Cards Graded" icon="certificate">
    For valuable cards (\$50+ raw):

    * PSA is most popular for sports
    * BGS for premium look and subgrades
    * CGC gaining for Pokemon/TCG
    * Grading protects and authenticates

    <Warning>
      Grading wait times can be long - factor this into your planning
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Store Properly" icon="shield">
    Protect your collection:

    * Penny sleeves + top loaders for raw cards
    * Keep graded cards in cases/boxes
    * Control temperature and humidity
    * Avoid direct sunlight
    * Never bend or touch card surface
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Research Values" icon="search">
    Stay informed on market:

    * Check eBay sold listings
    * PSA/BGS pop reports
    * 130point.com for sales data
    * Card Ladder for price trends
    * Market Movers for Pokemon
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Document Everything" icon="file-text">
    Record for each card:

    * Full card description
    * Grade and cert number
    * Purchase price and date
    * Front/back photos
    * Any special variations
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="PSA vs BGS - which is better?" icon="scale-balanced">
    **PSA:**

    * Most recognized and liquid
    * Simple 1-10 scale
    * Higher premiums for PSA 10s
    * Best for most sports cards

    **BGS:**

    * Subgrades add detail
    * Black Label 10s very prestigious
    * Popular for modern high-end
    * Tuxedo cases look premium

    **Choose based on:** What you collect and target market
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is this card worth grading?" icon="certificate">
    **Consider grading if:**

    * Raw value is \$50+
    * Card appears high grade (8+)
    * You plan to sell eventually
    * It's a key rookie or chase card

    **Skip grading if:**

    * Low value or common card
    * Obvious condition issues
    * Grading cost exceeds value increase
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I spot fakes?" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    **Red flags:**

    * Price too good to be true
    * Seller with no history
    * Wrong card stock or finish
    * Font or printing issues
    * No certification verification

    **Protection:**

    * Buy graded when possible
    * Verify cert numbers online
    * Purchase from reputable sellers
    * Know the authentic characteristics
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Your Cards" icon="plus" href="https://storehouses.app/add">
    Start cataloging your collection
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Collection" icon="eye" href="/portfolio/viewing-items">
    Browse your cards
  </Card>

  <Card title="Organize Sets" icon="folder" href="/features/collections">
    Create card collections
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Inventory" icon="file-export" href="/portfolio/export-reporting">
    Generate card reports
  </Card>
</CardGroup>