Terms of Use
Effective date: 2026-07-19 · Last updated: 2026-07-19
About this site
Junk Wax Museum is an independent editorial publication about the 1984 to 1993 overproduction era of trading cards. The site is operated by Stephen Sullivan. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Topps, Upper Deck, Fleer, Donruss, Score, Pro Set, Skybox, Hoops, O-Pee-Chee, Impel, Panini, Bowman, Leaf, PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, Marvel, DC Comics, or any other manufacturer, grading company, league, players association, or rights holder referenced in the editorial content.
Editorial use of card images and trademarks
Card images, brand names, set names, player names, and other proprietary marks appear on this site as part of editorial commentary, criticism, historical scholarship, and news reporting about the trading card hobby. Their use is intended to fall within the protections of fair use under 17 U.S.C. §107 and nominative fair use of trademarks. All rights in the underlying works, marks, and likenesses remain with their respective owners.
If you own the copyright in a card image or design that appears on this site and believe its use here exceeds fair use, please follow the DMCA takedown procedure described on the Copyright & DMCA page. Legitimate takedown requests are honored.
No endorsement
Nothing on this site should be read as an official statement, endorsement, or authorization by any manufacturer, grading company, league, players association, player, or other rights holder. Editorial opinions expressed here are the author's own.
Affiliate disclosure
Links to eBay listings on this site are affiliate links participating in the eBay Partner Network. Junk Wax Museum may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Affiliate revenue does not influence editorial coverage, inclusion in the JW50, or ranking. Cards are selected and ranked on editorial and historical merit, independent of any commission potential. See the Methodology page for how the JW50 is assembled.
Pricing and market data
Prices, sample sizes, and market indices displayed on this site are derived from the eBay Browse API and third-party pricing data providers, refreshed on the cadence documented on the JW50 Index methodology section. Prices are informational only. They are not investment advice, appraisals, or offers to buy or sell any card. Trading cards are illiquid collectibles whose value can fluctuate substantially. Do your own research before buying, selling, or grading.
No warranty
Content on this site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Junk Wax Museum makes no representation or warranty that the content is accurate, complete, current, or fit for any particular purpose. Grade estimates, population figures, historical claims, and market opinions are provided in good faith but may contain errors or become outdated.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Junk Wax Museum and its operator are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site, reliance on any content, transactions with third parties reached through affiliate links, or purchases of trading cards or related collectibles. Nothing on this site should be relied upon as professional advice, financial advice, or investment guidance.
Acceptable use
You may read, share, cite, and link to Junk Wax Museum content freely. You may not scrape the site at scale, mirror the site, republish substantial portions of the editorial text or images without permission, or represent Junk Wax Museum content as your own.
Changes to these terms
These terms may be updated over time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Contact
General questions about these terms: contact@junkwaxmuseum.com. Copyright takedown requests: see the Copyright & DMCA page. Privacy questions: see the Privacy Policy.