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The Modern Era: What Changed and Why

Explains the defining shifts of today's hobby: Chrome vs. paper finishes, the parallel rainbow, how Prizm replaced Chrome, and the grading industry's central role.

A. Chrome vs. Paper: Understanding Finishes​

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B. The Parallel Rainbow Explained​

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C. How Prizm and Optic Replaced Chrome​

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D. The Role of PSA, SGC & BGS in the Modern Market​

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E. The Junk Wax Era — Why 1988–1995 Cards Are Worth Almost Nothing​

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