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Flip
Also known as: Flipping, Resell, Resale
In the trading card hobby, a flip refers to the practice of buying a card at one price and quickly reselling it for a profit — similar to "flipping" real estate. Collectors who flip regularly are called "flippers." Flipping is most profitable when buying undervalued cards (e.g., finding an underpriced raw card, getting it graded, and selling the slabbed version), buying before a player's hype peaks, or acquiring cards at low prices and selling during market highs.
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