Welcome to Part Two in this short series where we explore multiple elements, beyond just a cards grade, that smart buyers should consider before they pull the trigger.

Part One can be found at Hobby Education: What Smart Buyers Look for Before Buying Cards (Part 1) which analyzed how card grades are important, but so too are other elements and features that make a card feel right for a buyer and collectors. These include color match, cameos, player pairings, and the jersey the player is wearing.

In Part Two addresses four additional factors, but these are elements that make a card feel special . These distinguishing features can dramatically impact the value of low-grade cards or make a card that only appears average on a listing turn out to be fantastic.

Jersey Number Match

A jersey number match happens when the serial number of a card matches the player's jersey number.…