u/DWJ3021

I ordered this 44 Pro custom glove as a dad glove to have a catch with the kids. I also collect trading cards and thought that the card display web was really cool. The glove arrived today. The card pocket on the web didn’t quite fit a 35pt top loader, it was a very tight fit. I figured it may need to be broken in a bit more. I removed the card and tossed a baseball in the glove a couple times. The plastic card holder that was stitched into the web instantly cracked. I ended up ripping the plastic piece out of the web. Has anyone had any good experience with the card display web? Is this a defect? Will 44pro warranty something like this? I’ll still use the glove but I was really excited about the card display web. I would have chose another web style if I wasn’t planning on displaying a card in my baseball glove. TIA for any help or suggestions.

Posting these here before listing on eBay. Seeing if there is any interest. Shoot me a DM or comment if you see anything that you want or need. Only trading for cards that I am chasing. List below.

S3- Day One Set
S5- CFs (Trump)
DSHFs (Gold Cert, Egypt)
2024 CV1 Gemstones- Ruby, Aqua, Gold, Sapphire
2025 Bitcoin Conference Gemstones- (All)
Purple HalloFractors /25-
Bitcoin (Bat, Pumpkin)
Litecoin (Bat, Pumpkin)
ETH (Bat, Headstone)
Doge (Cat)
LTC Summit Promo (2024)
Cryptids

Posting these here before listing on eBay. Seeing if there is any interest. Shoot me a DM or comment if you see anything that you want or need. Only trading for cards that I am chasing. List below.

S3- Day One Set
S5- CFs (Trump)
DSHFs (Gold Cert, Egypt)
2024 CV1 Gemstones- Ruby, Aqua, Gold, Sapphire
2025 Bitcoin Conference Gemstones- (All)
Purple HalloFractors /25-
Bitcoin (Bat, Pumpkin)
Litecoin (Bat, Pumpkin)
ETH (Bat, Headstone)
Doge (Cat)
LTC Summit Promo (2024)
Cryptids

“Alright, it is officially time to start talking about OPP Series 5.

This series is called Past, Present, and Future. It is going to take a look at the history of money, sovereignty, where we are today, and where all of this could be going next. I want this one to tell a real story from start to finish in a way OPP has never done before.

I am also making a few big changes moving forward. I will no longer be putting actual living people into OPP. Same goes for active resources and companies. It is just getting too risky, especially after what happened with Coldcard. Instead, I am going to put even more focus into the categories that are still on the table and make those better than ever.

For Series 5, I am trying something new with the art. Each of my favorite artists will have their own category, with nine cards in each category so they fit perfectly into a nine-card binder page. I want every page to feel like its own little collection while still being part of the bigger story.

We are keeping the chase categories everyone loves, but I am adding a bunch of new ones too. The parallels are getting a new twist, God Packs are coming, and I am adding print techniques I have never used before.

This is another big step forward for OPP. I am really excited about what Series 5 can become and I cannot wait to start showing you more of the art, the categories, the chases, and all the surprises along the way.

My goal is to have preorders ready by mid-October and have packs in everyone’s hands before Christmas.

Past. Present. Future.

The next chapter of OPP is coming!”

-Alladan

Looking for 2 of these Purple 2026 Convention Exclusive Betty Boop Promo Packs. DM me if you have some available.

Latest addition to the collection. S2 Decentralized Uncut Sheet. Numbered 5/6 and signed by Alladan.
Thank you to u/B00TY_MASHER

Awesome mail day from u/AGtheAlchemist

Still looking for Pop of Culture number 4 to complete my set.

Announcement from Alladan:

Over 5 years of brainstorming, countless hours of research followed by countless more writing and editing with my friend Nick Jarman to write our first book. I never thought I would be an author but someone needed to bring the History of Trading Cards to life, so that is what we did. Establishing Based as a brand worth paying attention to is exactly what we doing. The Nationals this week will be a huge opportunity to spread the word.

Visit https://historyoftradingcards.com/ for updates and early access to the book.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

We’re only a few months away from celebrating five years of Based Trading Cards.

So much has been built behind the scenes and while we’re not ready to reveal everything just yet, but we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.

None of this would be possible without the people who have believed in the vision and helped us grow along the way.

A huge thank you to RRD for its dedication to quality and for helping us create award-winning trading cards.

Thank you to Corey Lewis @Boomer_BTC @ToneVays @citizenbitcoin @samsonmow for being an incredible mentor and helping us expand what we’re capable of building.

And thank you to @nickjarman and the Certified Trading Card Association, Inc. not only for the opportunity to be involved, but for the work being done to create a safer, smarter, and stronger hobby for all of us.

To everyone who has supported Based Trading Cards over the past five years: thank you. We’re just getting started.

More is coming.

Got 3 of my Bitcoin Apex prints matted. I found out recently that matting around the print will provide space between the print and the glass. This allows air to flow, reducing the risk of mold or mildew build up and keeping the print from touching the glass which could cause damage to the artwork. Bitcoin Apex is one of my favorite artists. I was fortunate enough to meet him at BTC25 and pick up these prints. He even signed a few of them. His artwork has been featured on numerous Bitcoin Trading Cards and some of his artwork has Bitcoin Trading Cards designs incorporated in them as well. Enjoy.

Name / Artist Name:
Antonio Sforza

Reddit Handle:
u/Beautiful_Letter_845

Website / Portfolio:
https://www.artstation.com/astolf63

Social Media Handles
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-sforza-3296412a6/

Background / Bio:
Antonio Sforza is an Italian comic book artist with a professional career spanning more than four decades. His first published comic appeared in 1982, and he began his career working in the studio of renowned Italian artist Giovanni Romanini. He later collaborated with Sergio Bonelli Editore, illustrating stories for several of Italy's most iconic comic series, including *Zagor* and *Martin Mystère*. Today, alongside his work on trading cards and creator-owned projects, he also has upcoming comic work scheduled for *Heavy Metal* magazine.

Medium(s):
Traditional pencil & ink, with digital coloring.

Based Trading Cards Artwork:
Hodl, Diamond Hands, NPC, Red vs Blue, The Protocol, Marxism, Socialism, Bread and Circus

Inspirations:
My artistic influences come from both the American and European comic traditions. Among the American masters, I'm particularly inspired by Alex Raymond, Hal Foster, Milton Caniff, Alex Toth, Frank Frazetta, and John Buscema. On the European side, Moebius, Magnus, and Paul Gillon have all had a significant influence on my work. Their storytelling, composition, anatomy, and sense of atmosphere continue to inspire me today.

Other Info:
I believe every illustration should tell a story, even within a single image. Whether I'm working on comics or trading cards, my goal is to create artwork with strong composition, atmosphere, and narrative impact.

I primarily work using traditional pencil and ink, producing original artwork whenever possible, before completing the final piece with digital color.

I'm always interested in collaborating on comic books, trading cards, fantasy, horror, historical, and adventure projects.

Varsity Jacket came in today. Get yours here: https://basedtradingcards.com/products/the-courage-syndicate-varsity-jacket

Multiple colors and sizes available.

Trading cards are not just collectibles anymore. They are becoming mini works of art, powered by design, scarcity, storytelling, embellishment, and some serious market energy.

Join us for a high-voltage Taktisphere Live as we sit down with Alladan Flinn, CEO of Based Trading Cards, for an exclusive unboxing of killer new trading cards and a no-fluff conversation about where the trading card market is headed next.

We’ll crack open the latest cards, dig into the details, and talk about what makes a card actually stand out in today’s crowded collectible space. From foil, texture, specialty effects, premium finishes, and print embellishments to the psychology of rarity and the business behind the hype, this session is going deep.

We’ll also get into the real challenges and opportunities facing the trading card world right now.

What are collectors responding to? How do creators build value? Where does print production become part of the story? And how can embellishment turn a card from “cool” into “I need that now”?

This is part unboxing, part market breakdown, part mad science experiment.
Whether you are into print, packaging, collectibles, sports cards, entertainment cards, specialty finishing, or just love seeing wild ideas come to life, this is one you do not want to miss.

Live energy. Killer cards. Market insights. Embellishment madness.

Welcome to the lab.

Don’t miss this epic stream. RSVP at the link below.

https://taktisphere.com/c/taktisphere-live/meet-the-mad-scientist-of-trading-cards-alladan-flinn

My most complete bow ever and my only Sapphire gemstone card. And just like that, my chase was over. (Forrest Gump Voice)

My most complete bow ever and my only Sapphire gemstone card. And just like that, my chase was over. (Forrest Gump Voice)

I’m happy to announce that Based Trading Cards will be at The National this year. If you are going, let us know by dropping a comment on this post. Even if you can’t make it to The National, drop some ideas of what you would like to see from Based Trading Cards when they are out there.

Check out this YouTube review of Based Trading Cards!

https://youtu.be/7-a2kaYalD4?is=yO1b\_tCrdgQXghyw

Check out this latest interview with Alladan Flinn!

https://youtu.be/ydmG6oNg\_C4?is=kEBQo9yFpTihSw3c

Got my Tom Badley signed hardcover copy of Art & Money. Thanks to this sub for the artist highlight post that made me aware of this.

Just ordered my first custom baseball glove with a “card display” web. I needed a new dad glove anyway to have a catch with the kids. Which card would you show off with this?

Here is the link to customize your own.
https://44pro.com/builder