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Comps
Also known as: Comparable sales, Recent sales, Sold comps
Comps (short for "comparable sales") are recent sold listings of the same card (or very similar cards) used to determine current market value. Before buying, selling, or grading a card, experienced collectors always research comps. The most reliable comps are recent (within the last 30–90 days), match the exact card (same year, set, variation, and grade), and come from trusted sales platforms. Prices can swing dramatically based on a player's recent performance or news.
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