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Garbage Pail Kids - The Gross, Weird, and Wonderful Cards That Took Over the 80s

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Garbage Pail Kids - The Gross, Weird, and Wonderful Cards That Took Over the 80s In the mid-1980s, while kids were trading baseball cards and begging for Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, Topps decided to stir the pot. The result? Garbage Pail Kids  - a set of hilariously gross, satirical trading cards that became both a playground sensation and a cultural controversy. Adam Bomb – The most iconic Garbage Pail Kid of them all Where it all began First released in 1985 by Topps, Garbage Pail Kids were designed as a parody of the wildly popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. Each card featured a grotesque yet funny character with pun-filled names like Adam Bomb , Leaky Lindsay , or Up Chuck . Kids loved them. Parents… not so much. Artwork came from comic legends like Art Spiegelman (later Pulitzer Prize winner for Maus ) and John Pound, who turned gross-out humor into collectible gold. Every sticker card had two versions: an “A” and “B” name, but with the same artwork — ...
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How to Properly Package Trading Cards for Shipping - A Collector’s Guide

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How to Properly Package Trading Cards for Shipping A Collector’s Guide If you’ve been in the hobby long enough, you’ve seen it: a beautiful card arrives in the mail… bent like a taco. As collectors, nothing ruins the excitement of a mail day faster than poor packaging. Whether you’re selling cards online, trading with friends, or sending a card to be graded, proper packaging is critical. It’s not just about keeping the card safe — it’s about showing respect for the hobby and the person on the other end. Why Good Packaging Matters Cards are delicate. Even a tiny corner ding can cut their value in half. During shipping, they face vibrations, pressure, temperature changes, and the occasional postal mishap. Good packaging: Prevents bends and creases Protects against water damage Shows professionalism and increases buyer trust Reduces the risk of returns or disputes Step-by-Step: How to Package a Trading Card for Shipping 1. Sleeve the Card Start with a penny sleeve,...
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