I collect some, but not enough to be an expert. There are so many different brands now. I just kind of concentrate on collecting Rookies and a few players I like. There are people that will spend over $500 on a box, just to see if they get anything worth it. I'm just content with getting a suprise autograph or jersey card from the pack I buy.This is going to be an example of the type of thread that belongs here. I'm not exactly an expert in sports cards but I enjoy talking about them. Anyone else interested in sports cards feel free to join the conversation in this thread.
Cool flip. I've got a few I'd like to get graded to flip, but I'm afraid I won't get enough of a return after getting them graded. It is amazing how much people ask for cards, even recent athletes.I don't collect cards anymore. I have a bunch of garbage cards in my basement. But I also flip cards on a site called checkoutmycards. I spent $10 a few years ago and have continued to flip cards as they sell.
My recent big sale, bought for $7.00 and sold for $17.09:
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My lovely spouse and I use to deal in sports cards in the eighties. And she had the opportunity to purchase a rookie card of her idol, Roberto Clemente for a song of $55.00. And she passed on it because she didn't like the sideways presentation. Probably worth nearly $800.00 within five years of her opportunity.This is going to be an example of the type of thread that belongs here. I'm not exactly an expert in sports cards but I enjoy talking about them. Anyone else interested in sports cards feel free to join the conversation in this thread.
I've never gotten a card graded. I just bought that Bird card from someone else that spent the money on grading.Cool flip. I've got a few I'd like to get graded to flip, but I'm afraid I won't get enough of a return after getting them graded. It is amazing how much people ask for cards, even recent athletes.
Yea, I kinda like the fun of gambling on sports cards. The small boxes are good to buy, but I could never see myself spending $500 to open a box of cards and hope to make a profit.My son and all his buddies are into sports cards. I can't walk into Target/Meyer/Walmart without coming home with a Blaster Box of 1 of about 100 Panini Football brands.....I'm not going to lie, it's gambling. I love buying the boxes just as much as he does because it's like pulling the lever on a slot machine every time you open a pack.
At the same time...I don't mind doing that at $25-30 per box. It's the guys who spend big money on Hobby Boxes that I don't get. Rarely see them pay off.
One more thing....You guys need to download and check out the Whatnot app and search sports cards. It's a huge card selling/buying network
thats impressive, we just had a garage sale, where after doing some research on them, found out , they are worth about $2-5 each. we had over 400 of them.My daughters were cleaning out their mothers closet and found a bunch of beanie babies in the packaging. There were complete sets (my ex worked as a McDonald's manager when we were first married). They had them appraised at over $50K.
Pretty nice find....
I wish I knew as well. I've heard all kinds of people say different things, but I'm not sure which one. Some are just cool to buy because of their card design. These are whar some of the base brands look like, but they also have cards called inserts that look different, and make it with different colors.To be clear, I am definitely not an expert in sports cards. Just have a general interest in them.
I've been to Walmart and Target and have seen the boxes for sale. I am totally clueless on what is the hot boxes to buy. Is there any rule of thumb about which product is hot and which are duds? I prefer the old days when there were only a couple companies but this is the new frontier and it's tough to navigate.
There is also a brand called Select. The other two are both Prizm cards but have different styles. I dont know what colors to collect, but this one is purpleTo be clear, I am definitely not an expert in sports cards. Just have a general interest in them.
I've been to Walmart and Target and have seen the boxes for sale. I am totally clueless on what is the hot boxes to buy. Is there any rule of thumb about which product is hot and which are duds? I prefer the old days when there were only a couple companies but this is the new frontier and it's tough to navigate.
Some general rules to follow......To be clear, I am definitely not an expert in sports cards. Just have a general interest in them.
I've been to Walmart and Target and have seen the boxes for sale. I am totally clueless on what is the hot boxes to buy. Is there any rule of thumb about which product is hot and which are duds? I prefer the old days when there were only a couple companies but this is the new frontier and it's tough to navigate.
So the 2 on the right are Prizm. Middle would be referred to as "Purple Prizm, Stars and Stripes". One on the right would be "Prizm Stars and Stripes" These are both inserts and more collectible. The middle is the best one.There is also a brand called Select. The other two are both Prizm cards but have different styles. I dont know what colors to collect, but this one is purple
Best card from collector standpoint is going to be the Purple Optic Rated Rookie of this lot.I wish I knew as well. I've heard all kinds of people say different things, but I'm not sure which one. Some are just cool to buy because of their card design. These are whar some of the base brands look like, but they also have cards called inserts that look different, and make it with different colors.
I do like the Rated Rookie cards, somewhat nostalgicBest card from collector standpoint is going to be the Purple Optic Rated Rookie of this lot.
Man - my son and his buddies LOVE the squeezy mates. If you're tired at looking at them, I'll give you my address!I worked with some card Companies back in the mid '90s and have some full unopen boxes of Pinnacles. Are they worth anything? Mostly MLB & NHL. One guy at a recent sports marketing party said that '90s MLB has limited value because of the steroid usage that taints much of the perception but the NHL could be good pending what the series is and all of that. If it is worth it I will dig them out and see what I have. Related I have tickets to many all star/championship games as well as invites to official League pregame parties from the '90s era. Is this stuff worth anything?
Modern wise I work with a company that does Teeny & Squeezy Mates blind packs. Have tons of the below just laying around:
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I end up giving them to kids charities at the end of the year. I do keep a couple of each series for memories.Man - my son and his buddies LOVE the squeezy mates. If you're tired at looking at them, I'll give you my address!
Yea, bought a box of Zenith a couple weeks ago and pulled Burrow jersey card. Not worth much, but still pretty cool.My son also likes the value of lines like Contenders, and Zenith because you're guaranteed an auto or memorabilia card in those boxes.
Not sure what I have, going to have to do some digging.@Auggie were any of your Pinnacle boxes 1993 Series II?
I have a few boxes from back then and was lucky enough to have 1993 Upper Deck Series II, which has a lower level Jeter RC. Jeter was a nobody at the time those came out. Not really on anyone's radar but that changed in a few years. I ended up having about 10 Jeter RC from Classic 4 Sport. A very low level set but pleasantly surprised when I went through it 25 years later.
No '93s of anything@Auggie were any of your Pinnacle boxes 1993 Series II?
I have a few boxes from back then and was lucky enough to have 1993 Upper Deck Series II, which has a lower level Jeter RC. Jeter was a nobody at the time those came out. Not really on anyone's radar but that changed in a few years. I ended up having about 10 Jeter RC from Classic 4 Sport. A very low level set but pleasantly surprised when I went through it 25 years later.