Numbered Card
Numbered card (noun): a card serial-numbered by foil stamp to its exact print run — 25/99 means copy 25 of only 99 made — so its scarcity is printed right on the card.
Numbered Cards in More Detail
Serial numbering is how modern products tier their parallels: the lower the print run, the higher the rung — /99, /25, /10, /5, down to the 1/1 at the top, whether that's a Superfractor or a printing plate. A serial number also makes a specific copy trackable across sales history, which the market loves.
Collectors pay extra for "special" serials too: the first (1/x), the last (x/x), and jersey-number matches for the player on the card.
FAQ
Does a lower serial number make a card worth more?
The print run matters most — /10 beats /99. Within a run, matching serials (jersey number, 1/x, x/x) carry a modest premium.
What does 1/1 mean?
A one-of-one — the only copy of that card ever printed, the scarcest tier in the hobby.
Related Resources
- Glossary: Parallel · Superfractor · Printing Plate
- Shop: Numbered Cards