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Best Practices - Buying Collectibles

While there are many legitimate sellers, there are many scammers waiting for you and your money.  Reduce your vulnerabilities with smart and safe buying practices. Best practices when buying collectibles: ...

Best Practices - Selling Collectibles

Best practices when selling collectibles:  Ensure that your item for sale is authentic and not altered.  Research or ask knowledgeable collectors about the condition and rarity of your item.  Measure...

About Us

Sprunger Originals is a Canadian collectibles store in Newmarket, Ontario, specializing in vintage O-Pee-Chee and Topps hockey cards, Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, Tim Horton cards and memorabilia, with estimated grading...

Where should I buy and sell cards and other col...

Buying collectibles can be serious business or just enjoyment for collectors. The popularity of some items and the vulnerabilities of some buyers allows for fakes and scams in the market.  We...

Verified Seller Certificate

In an effort to reduce losses and buyer dissatisfaction from scams and fraud activity, Sprunger Originals is supplying the collectibles market with blockchain digital certificates.

Where should I get my cards graded?

Choose a card grader by your goals, grading standards, realistic resale value and full cost. Refreshed October 2026 with dated submission checks and a short decision checklist.