# What's in a serial number?

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Podcast: [The Soccer Card Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soccer-card-collective-7708447)
Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dan (@dreamcast_cards on IG) and I discuss the draw to jersey numbered cards and how it draws in serious card collectors. We tug on multiple other threads related to serial numbering, post-playing days collecting and what makes a set meaningful going into the future.

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