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THE HOBBY :: How many times has Panini recycled the 2012 Prizm design? :: Author SHowley2003

2025-04-01T18:30:53-05:00

They always look good but Panini is really milking this for all they can. I’ve counted 5 times in basketball alone.

-the original 2012 release
-2020 Prizm Flashback
-2021 Prizm Draft
-2023 Prizm Deca
-2024 WNBA Throwback autos

I’m curious. What else am I missing? I just assume they have also carried this design over to other sports at some point as well.

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I don’t own any of the Flashback golds.

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THE HOBBY :: Re: The Current, Lamentable State of Hobby Forums :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-03-30T12:28:19-05:00

Reading these kinds of posts always feels like a much needed detox for my brain from the IG machine. IG just glamorizes money and status. People fawning over people who would slit your throat to make a few bucks. I will never understand why people look up to these so called "dealers'. Like OMG thank you so much for selling me a card I wanted for 50% over the last comp, thank you Mr. Middleman!!

THE HOBBY :: Re: The Current, Lamentable State of Hobby Forums :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-01T06:48:02-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 11:28 am Reading these kinds of posts always feels like a much needed detox for my brain from the IG machine. IG just glamorizes money and status. People fawning over people who would slit your throat to make a few bucks. I will never understand why people look up to these so called "dealers'. Like OMG thank you so much for selling me a card I wanted for 50% over the last comp, thank you Mr. Middleman!!

Figuratively speaking, you have no idea how on the mark that statement in bold is. Before I got banned from BO, I was chatting with someone regarding a PMG red...one of those high rollers was desperate to buy the card from the seller, so that once he bought it, he could, in turn, jack up the price, to sell it to another well known high roller.

The PMG got sold to a player collector overseas, but the seller described the high end crowd as "incestuous" and he was on the money, no pun intended.

Yeah that high end crowd is awful dude. If you have a card they want, then it's worth next to nothing, but if they have something you want, better take out a second, or third mortgage...and they act like they're doing you a favor, as if they're blessing you by giving you the opportunity to get absolutely railed on the price. Then they'll turn around and say "For the hobby" and "I love helping other collectors," but they only talk that talk.

THE HOBBY :: Re: The Current, Lamentable State of Hobby Forums :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-04-01T12:01:08-05:00

I also wonder how these dealers are always getting new inventory, seemingly every few weeks some of these big IG accounts are always showing off their new 100k of pickups. And they aren't getting them from auctions, and they are looking to liquidate the pickups immediately for a profit. Who on earth is selling to them below comps and then who on earth is buying from them above comps....

THE HOBBY :: Re: The Current, Lamentable State of Hobby Forums :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-05T20:18:28-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:01 am I also wonder how these dealers are always getting new inventory, seemingly every few weeks some of these big IG accounts are always showing off their new 100k of pickups. And they aren't getting them from auctions, and they are looking to liquidate the pickups immediately for a profit. Who on earth is selling to them below comps and then who on earth is buying from them above comps....

Well I think this part just has to do with audience/following. I think some dealers have enough of a following that their cards reach more eyes than the common man. So I might struggle to sell a card for $100, sell it to them for $75 cuz they know they can turn around and sell it someone for $125. Not to mention when you sell more people might buy for more from you due to combined shipping or something like that.

THE HOBBY :: Re: The Current, Lamentable State of Hobby Forums :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-05T20:59:52-05:00

mindcycle wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 1:17 pm First off, this is a great topic and I hope you don't mind that I moved it to "The Hobby" forum as I feel it fits perfectly with what I created this section for.

Awesome post man, thanks for letting us in your head a bit. What really sticks out to me is what you mention about baseball. I don’t think they have the same problems basketball card collectors have, or at least not to the same degree. Baseball still has collectors that aren’t about clout or card portfolios or any of that. Probably not a coincidence then that baseball card discussion is still alive and well, even if not quite to the level it used to be. I’m hopeful that the increased activity on places such as this forum there can satisfy our itch some. It certainly hurts that modern wax isn’t interesting to most collectors, but I wonder why that’s the case in basketball but not baseball because it seems like lots of baseball collectors still collect current products plenty.

THE HOBBY :: Re: The Current, Lamentable State of Hobby Forums :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-09T22:00:25-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:01 am I also wonder how these dealers are always getting new inventory, seemingly every few weeks some of these big IG accounts are always showing off their new 100k of pickups. And they aren't getting them from auctions, and they are looking to liquidate the pickups immediately for a profit. Who on earth is selling to them below comps and then who on earth is buying from them above comps....

They don't pay what they tell you it's worth.

THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-03-28T20:42:17-05:00

mindcycle wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 4:24 pm
Dude was setting false comps and pumping specific cards/sets decades before it became the cool thing to do. No wonder all the guys who have majorly profited off the hobby these past few years look the other way and hang around him. Some of them probably look up the the guy. What a sad "hobby" card collecting has become..

I honestly don't doubt that for a second. Look at how these losers all defend each other. It's funny that they're shrewd as hell when it comes to money and dealing / trading cards, but when you show them 20/20 vision proof of something that benefits them being rotten, all of a sudden their brain cells come to a screeching halt.

dengbang wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:57 pm The funny part is that once you meet gonblott in person, regardless of knowing his past or not, you quickly realize he's not someone from the hobby you want to hang around.

LOL

This is not the first time I've read this / heard this about him.

THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-03-30T11:04:34-05:00

Even reading that old forum post, I haven't the faintest idea of what Nick U did. I don't know if there is some type of "hobby cabal" but I'm too new to know the history. I'll buy anyone a coffee if they're willing to go in depth on the history of it all but you gotta name names.

THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-01T07:36:18-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:04 am Even reading that old forum post, I haven't the faintest idea of what Nick U did. I don't know if there is some type of "hobby cabal" but I'm too new to know the history. I'll buy anyone a coffee if they're willing to go in depth on the history of it all but you gotta name names.

There definitely is a group of associates that you could call a cabal. Goes way back to over a decade, close to 15 years now. That's a super long discussion.

Nick seems all about the shilling, price fixing, hyping and I wouldn't trust his MJ camp autos ever.

His main thing that he does is to look at what's selling, acquire whatever the hot card is, then generate as much discussion about the card and its value to raise interest and then it will turn out he has the exact card, or a card matching the description / attributes of a patch / auto that he uses to generate discussion. He will also use aliases and different personas so that he can buy the cards without any one knowing that it's him buying the cards.

Two major examples that have visible evidence behind them are the Jordan PMG red 023/100 and the LeBron James RPA /99. I forget the serial number on Nick's copy, but I'll try to make this short:

In a discussion on Hobby Kings (old school hobby forum that was THE place to be back in the day), now defunct, Nick participated in a thread discussing the Kobe PMG green 008/100. Using a secondary account, he commented that who ever has the Jordan 023/100 should cash in. I think it was a year later, more/less, all of a sudden, using his main account "Gonblott" he makes a thread asking for opinions on a card...which just so happens to be the Jordan PMG red 023/100, wow, what are the odds?! That this same exact guy, out of the billions of people on the planet, happens to land this exact card, with this exact serial number...? He claimed it wasn't his card, but was just looking to get opinions on condition / value. Later in an interview with cardboard chronicles, he talks about acquiring this card coupled with a story about some hooker, or something, out of Vegas got in touch with him about the card lol. The video has since been made private after he got the spotlight on him on the BO forums.

Much later, 2016-2018, using the alias NYFAN2014, he would bump discussion about the LeBron RPA /99, inquiring how much it was worth. What's it worth now? He also mentioned that he was looking to get a copy of the LeBron RPA /99 with particular attributes, I think it was a 3 color patch, bold auto and in a BGS 8.5 or maybe 9. Well...surprise, surprise, all of a sudden, before long, Nick has a copy of the card, with those exact attributes that he used to describe what he was looking for under the alias of NYFAN2014 - except, at the time no one knew NYFAN2014 was him. Which makes the following even more hilarious, he posted, using his own name, on some guy's Youtube video saying that it was a 150k card now (at whatever the present time was) - meanwhile, he kept thread bumping inquiring about the value of the card under his alias.

LeBron RPA price check thread, started back in 2016. Ran into 2018. In this thread, around page 3-5 a BGS 9.5 copy is listed for sale...which of course, he doesn't buy lol. (Also associated with Eric Bitz who was sitting on a small pile of these RPAs, Eric is associated with the buyer of the BGS 9.5 at allegedly 250k. LBJ RPAs in that condition then basically got price fixed at 250k+...that's another messy story.) Anyway, Nick as NYFAN2014 no longer bumps the thread after 2018 lol, I really have to wonder how cheap he got the card relative to the speculation.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthrea ... &t=1008759

^^^ There are screen shots of him showing his RPA off in 2018 if I remember correctly. All this is from memory, but I think it's pretty much spot on.

That's his pattern.

Pick up as cheap as possible in secret.

Discuss / hype the card.

Turns out he has the card.

THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-04-01T11:56:33-05:00

Maybe it just shows the current state of things, that this doesn't even sound all that bad to me. If you're going to let 1 person or a couple pretend people hype up a card and that alone influences you to spend more, well then you're kind of to blame IMO. Many accounts on IG hype and pump shit left and right so it has become normalized. Can't put put pandora back in the box, cards are approaching being accepted as a viable and credible alternative investment / speculative investment. I don't see it ever going back. In some ways I think it is good, but in other ways, the greed fuels more shadiness and dishonesty.

I have my gripes with PSA, you know Nat often championing not worrying about the value of your cards and to stop caring about the value and just be interested in collecting, while also having his business PSA up charge the f*** out of you if they can squeeze more grading fees from you based on card value. BUT PSA is at least trying to crack down on grading cards that have been altered or backdoored, more so than any other grading company.

In regards to a hobby cabal. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. If the people on this thread exchanged numbers, and decided we'll each bid on specific cards of each other that we own, raise the comp and then dump at auction once the card is sufficiently pumped / manipulated and split the profits, it wouldn't be that hard at all.

THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-01T13:41:55-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 10:56 am Maybe it just shows the current state of things, that this doesn't even sound all that bad to me. If you're going to let 1 person or a couple pretend people hype up a card and that alone influences you to spend more, well then you're kind of to blame IMO. Many accounts on IG hype and pump shit left and right so it has become normalized. Can't put put pandora back in the box, cards are approaching being accepted as a viable and credible alternative investment / speculative investment. I don't see it ever going back. In some ways I think it is good, but in other ways, the greed fuels more shadiness and dishonesty.

I have my gripes with PSA, you know Nat often championing not worrying about the value of your cards and to stop caring about the value and just be interested in collecting, while also having his business PSA up charge the f*** out of you if they can squeeze more grading fees from you based on card value. BUT PSA is at least trying to crack down on grading cards that have been altered or backdoored, more so than any other grading company.

In regards to a hobby cabal. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. If the people on this thread exchanged numbers, and decided we'll each bid on specific cards of each other that we own, raise the comp and then dump at auction once the card is sufficiently pumped / manipulated and split the profits, it wouldn't be that hard at all.

You mentioned in an earlier post that you're kinda' new, just out of curiosity, when did you start getting into, or back into this hobby? Going off your opening sentence in the first paragraph, sadly, I think that's the state of things for most people who are relatively new, or super new. Keep in mind some of us have never stopped collecting, or have come back to the hobby for over a decade. A lot of people want to fit in and get whatever attention they can, so they just go along with the status quo and then you also have people who are brainless followers, they just don't care, even beyond what we're discussing...they don't care, unless the talking heads care. Sports cards are also a great vehicle for laundering money, I watched something on Pokemon cards (Pokemon is as bad, or worse than basketball in terms of shit heads coopting the hobby) the other day and the Japanese Yakuza actually uses Pokemon cards to launder money state side here in the U.S. You're right, you can't put Pandora back in the box, but that basically signifies that it's a dead hobby, it's a tit for tat on raising prices and creating hype around sets that have been so "underappreciated" ...or "undervalued" as they would put it, for so long. Then you have Fanatics going in the direction of gambling and the NBA not giving two shits...I'd hold on to anything you really like, especially if it's one of those overvalued 90s parallel sets. Related: Check out the attached image...this is everywhere now.

None of this aligns with hobbyist interests:

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I can't take anything about PSA trying to crack down seriously until they deactivate the T201 card that they're basically founded on. Turner also hilariously complained about PSA trying to squeeze him on a card he was grading with them and of course, now that he benefits, he's magically seen the light. As for him championing not worrying about value, I have to admit I got a chuckle out of that. He will not sell you anything at market value, ask me how I know. (Never completed a deal though.) As for them cracking down on altered, or backdoored, the heart and soul of that is most likely one of the guys from BODA, known as 90swax.

Re: the hobby cabal, yeah, that's actually what has been happening for about 15 years now. They even got caught doing it. Started with Michael Jordan cards and the shit continues to roll down hill. The same cards would exchange hands within the same circle and the only high selling examples were the ones associated with people in the clique. For any one to even dare to collect Michael Jordan now, you're basically f***ed.

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THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-04-01T21:17:51-05:00

I got back in around the pandemic. Working from home is great but sometimes boring so I collect to break up the monotony. The whole thing has the drama (sometimes good and sometimes bad) of wrestling or a thrilling TV series... IG - It's entertaining to say the least. It's cool to see passionate collectors share cards and stories that mean something to them. but it can also be like a bad car crash you can't not look at.

Another thought I've had recently about all this is how many people who complain about the current state of the card market who either 1. directly caused and contributed to the current state, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and 2. how many people that complain previously reaped the benefits of cards going up in value. There are some people with a large "audience" and platform that are now complaining that cards are too expensive and they want to shrink the hobby lmao.

I do feel for the people who, despite benefiting from cards going up in value, would trade all the money they've made to go back to how things were before all the hype.

Also, appreciate you spelling out a lot of the history Abra.

THE HOBBY :: Re: Nat Turner posts IG photo with Gonblott aka Nick Uliano :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-09T22:14:09-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 8:17 pm I got back in around the pandemic. Working from home is great but sometimes boring so I collect to break up the monotony. The whole thing has the drama (sometimes good and sometimes bad) of wrestling or a thrilling TV series... IG - It's entertaining to say the least. It's cool to see passionate collectors share cards and stories that mean something to them. but it can also be like a bad car crash you can't not look at.

Another thought I've had recently about all this is how many people who complain about the current state of the card market who either 1. directly caused and contributed to the current state, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and 2. how many people that complain previously reaped the benefits of cards going up in value. There are some people with a large "audience" and platform that are now complaining that cards are too expensive and they want to shrink the hobby lmao.

I do feel for the people who, despite benefiting from cards going up in value, would trade all the money they've made to go back to how things were before all the hype.

Also, appreciate you spelling out a lot of the history Abra.

Got it, thanks for the reply. Also, no problem, always happy to help.

There's a big player collector that I won't name, because he seems like a genuinely good guy...but I remember reading posts from him on BO and one of the things he'd always mention was "undervalued," about how 'this card' or 'this set' was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO undervalued and then at some point he starts complaining about how cards are so expensive. LOL...wtf!

Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is over valued and hyper-inflated right now and has been for many years. There's not a single thing that is undervalued, this is why you'll see listings of base cards with zillions of copies out there being offered for sale for thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. People are not educated and they just believe that they're sitting on a fortune.

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THE HOBBY :: What is your opinion of Cardladder? :: Author benxcrunner1

2025-03-30T12:35:49-05:00

Do you think it does more harm or good for the hobby? I think if they deleted the "CL Value" is would be great, but trying to guess the value of a card seems really really stupid to me, let the collector make their own decision without outside influence.

THE HOBBY :: Re: What is your opinion of Cardladder? :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-01T06:31:48-05:00

benxcrunner1 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 11:35 am Do you think it does more harm or good for the hobby? I think if they deleted the "CL Value" is would be great, but trying to guess the value of a card seems really really stupid to me, let the collector make their own decision without outside influence.

Card Ladder and unpaid items, worth a read. I don't know what ever transpired of this, but I wouldn't throw them a dime. You're going to see a couple of posters that will astonish you with their blatant stupidity defending the service and telling the guy who got ripped off that he's wrong.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthrea ... &t=1523482

The algorithm that essentially costs you more money, coming from a Jordan hype man. One half of the CL development team. The whole thread is worth a read.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthrea ... 680&page=8

I think the two guys behind card ladder have done vastly more damage than any good. One of them was actually a genuine hobbyist until he sold the hobby out for his own personal gain and the other guy was never a hobbyist, but rather about ROI and a bunch of pseudo intellectual bull shit no one ever cared about. Once you know more about who is behind this thing, you'll be able to make an informed decision, most hobbyists I'm in touch with, from low end and all the way into the heights of the high end, dislike, or despise them.

Alternatives you can use on your own are the eBay sold listings, 130pt.com to check the best offer sales amount, or worth point.

THE HOBBY :: Re: What is your opinion of Cardladder? :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-05T20:03:51-05:00

I have a lot of scattered thoughts about CardLadder. Hopefully it can come together to form some modicum of coherency.

1. I don’t understand its existence. Why does anyone feel the need to pay to view comps when resources like Abra referenced are freely available? I gotta think it’s the CL founders monetizing the influence that they for some reason have on collectors.

2. CL index has to be the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Chris and Josh just decide? which cards are “important” enough to represent a player’s market? What gives them the authority to do that? Talk about a conflict of interest, not quite on the level of Nat Turner and PSA, but I don’t think it’s that far off.

And just overall not a fan of Chris and Josh. Just two more of the seemingly endless “collectors” making it sound like if you’re not collecting the right players/sets/cards then you’re not collecting right. Eww.

THE HOBBY :: Re: What is your opinion of Cardladder? :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-04-09T10:02:45-05:00

AbraCalabro wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 5:31 am
benxcrunner1 wrote: Sun Mar 30, 2025 11:35 am Do you think it does more harm or good for the hobby? I think if they deleted the "CL Value" is would be great, but trying to guess the value of a card seems really really stupid to me, let the collector make their own decision without outside influence.

Card Ladder and unpaid items, worth a read. I don't know what ever transpired of this, but I wouldn't throw them a dime. You're going to see a couple of posters that will astonish you with their blatant stupidity defending the service and telling the guy who got ripped off that he's wrong.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthrea ... &t=1523482

The algorithm that essentially costs you more money, coming from a Jordan hype man. One half of the CL development team. The whole thread is worth a read.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthrea ... 680&page=8

I think the two guys behind card ladder have done vastly more damage than any good. One of them was actually a genuine hobbyist until he sold the hobby out for his own personal gain and the other guy was never a hobbyist, but rather about ROI and a bunch of pseudo intellectual bull shit no one ever cared about. Once you know more about who is behind this thing, you'll be able to make an informed decision, most hobbyists I'm in touch with, from low end and all the way into the heights of the high end, dislike, or despise them.

Alternatives you can use on your own are the eBay sold listings, 130pt.com to check the best offer sales amount, or worth point.

Interesting threads. I find that a lot of the cards I buy on ebay never end up on CL so the data is imperfect at best. The CL value is also highly inaccurate. I've had cards I own swing wildly, like thousands of dollars in a single day. I've purchased cards for much cheaper and more expensive than what the so called "algorithm" says they would go for at auction. Not sure where Chris got the data claiming his algo was 80%+ accurate at predicting values...

THE HOBBY :: Re: What is your opinion of Cardladder? :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-09T21:58:51-05:00

SacKingsCards wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 7:03 pm I have a lot of scattered thoughts about CardLadder. Hopefully it can come together to form some modicum of coherency.

1. I don’t understand its existence. Why does anyone feel the need to pay to view comps when resources like Abra referenced are freely available? I gotta think it’s the CL founders monetizing the influence that they for some reason have on collectors.

2. CL index has to be the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Chris and Josh just decide? which cards are “important” enough to represent a player’s market? What gives them the authority to do that? Talk about a conflict of interest, not quite on the level of Nat Turner and PSA, but I don’t think it’s that far off.

And just overall not a fan of Chris and Josh. Just two more of the seemingly endless “collectors” making it sound like if you’re not collecting the right players/sets/cards then you’re not collecting right. Eww.

1 - yeah, knowing who's behind it (JJohnson / Soleternity) and who owns the service, (Nat) it's not something I would ever trust. Seriously, how incestuous is that? So this guy is in charge at PSA, has his own price aggregator and sends his own cards to his own grading company, lmao. Remember when he got called out for favored treatment, getting 10s on cards that didn't look like 10s? Remember when he complained about the up charge scam fee? Does he ever pay the up charge fee (scam) now that he's running the show?

2 - JJohnson, I remember was in the hobby for about 5 minutes and all of a sudden he's an expert selling picks on his website, if I recall correctly, he was charging 29.99 for a 30 minute personal consultation on what newcomers should be buying. It was freaking hilarious, but that's what they all wanted and why they were pushing GaryV as the messiah so hard, because they could capitalize off a bunch of noobs who were already cultists, being brought in by that turd, GaryV. He also had that price pusher Soleternity writing articles on the How to Collect Cards site about ROI, MJ cards, etc.

As for your last point, definitely got elitist vibes from Soleternity.

Did CL also claim to vet private sales as well? I think I recall that being brought up...so if I sell a super expensive Jordan card to my friend for one dollar and show proof the sale happened, are they going to take that into account now? lmao Not likely. That would be a no-no, not allowed to crash the prices, only raise them up.

relevant:

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benxcrunner1 wrote: Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:02 am Interesting threads. I find that a lot of the cards I buy on ebay never end up on CL so the data is imperfect at best. The CL value is also highly inaccurate. I've had cards I own swing wildly, like thousands of dollars in a single day. I've purchased cards for much cheaper and more expensive than what the so called "algorithm" says they would go for at auction. Not sure where Chris got the data claiming his algo was 80%+ accurate at predicting values...

Thousands of dollars in a single day? Holy crap dude, that's wild. Yeah, seems like that algorithm is a real piece of shit. If I remember correctly, he got the sales data from PWCC, which was a dirty source due to all the shilling. This is 100% confirmed by eBay themselves who kicked PWCC off their platform for shilling. PWCC now is a Fanatics service and it's a safe bet that the shilling is still going on. I have to go back and read the thread, but I vaguely remember him not understanding the point that if the data is from shilled finishing prices that it's not useable to reflect actual values, then doubling down on it.

This is an ongoing problem in general, because the guys who have a lot of money parked in cards don't want to lose money, so they will routinely shill cards up and then you'll find sales that don't seem to have been shilled and the finishing prices are nowhere near the highs, even in comparable condition. It's just all screwed up, which is why I do not find CL or any other aggregator to be trustworthy. Nothing beats education and networking with other genuine hobbyists and using free resources to wade through the muddy waters. <--- this gets you the clear picture, instead of trusting a useless and paid service / aggregator.

THE HOBBY :: Re: What is your opinion of Cardladder? :: Reply by benxcrunner1

2025-04-10T09:27:18-05:00

I'm not going to judge anyone without meeting them in person and spending time with them. I just call it as I see it though, the product is only good for one thing, and that is giving "some" past sales data that could be shilled or not paid for. I own a Myles Garrett rookie prizm gold card that got shilled several times and relisted and all of the sales are in CL. Additionally the card that swung in value is a 2003 lebron jambalaya that after the Fanatics March premier and Goldin March premier somehow magically appreciated in value $2.3k overnight lol.

I should add, I also don't really have a problem with people trying to create something special, it takes guts, just don't misrepresent the capabilities and do listen to the honest criticism that can help you improve. Also have no problem with people making tons of money as long as it is done ethically. I do tend to agree with Abra though, these guys now have a somewhat cult like following, as do many with questionable pasts, seems to really add some $$$ to their bank accounts, but I can't say it's unethical when people willingly give you their money.

Off topic, but in terms of the hobby as a whole, with PSA owning CL and basically printing money, I'm shocked that no major competitors have emerged. PSA is charging $599 to grade any card they deem worth between 5k and 10k, which is based on CL flawed data and past sales. PSA grades a card in roughly 3 -5 minutes. I can't think of another business that you can make $600 in 5 minutes, not the top lawyers or accountants can bill that.

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2025-04-22T13:54:42-05:00

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CARDS SHOWS :: Dallas Card Show Chicago - May 16-18, 2025 :: Author mindcycle

2025-04-22T17:21:38-05:00

Dallas Card Show Chicago
May 16-18, 2025

AUTOGRAPH & SPORTS CARD SHOW

Friday May 16, 2025 5pm – 9pm, Admission $5
Saturday May 17, 2025 10am – 8pm, Admission $10
Sunday May 18, 2025 10am-4pm, Admission $10

Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr North
Schaumburg, IL 60173

More info..
https://www.dallascardshow.com/outoftown

CARDS SHOWS :: Dallas Card Show - Allen TX :: Author mindcycle

2025-04-22T17:26:12-05:00

More info..
https://www.dallascardshow.com/dallascardshow

CARDS SHOWS :: 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention :: Author mindcycle

2025-04-22T17:31:11-05:00

The 45th National Sports Collectors Convention

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

July 30th - August 3rd, 2025
Rosemont, IL

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center will host an incredible 500,000 sq ft of continuous floor space, featuring 600+ of the country’s most prolific dealers. This year’s event will be the largest trade show in the NSCC's 45-year history. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Every service or collectible can be found here at the National, including:

Box and Pack Grading
Card Grading
Autograph Authentication
Autograph Collectibles
Consignment Services
Corporate Outreach
Sports Card Supplies
Vintage Sports Cards
Modern Sports Cards
1980s and 1990s Sports Cards
Vintage and Modern Memorabilia
Game Used Merchandise

Plus, 600 vendors will be seeking large and small collections, so be sure to bring your cards to trade or sell!

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

More info..
https://www.nsccshow.com/

WAX MUSEUM PODCAST :: Episode 316: Steve (@showley2003) Discusses Prizm Parallels, Life After Jae Crowder, and More! :: Author admin

2025-04-02T19:00:00-05:00

On this week's episode, Kyle is joined by Steve (@showley2003), the show's official Northeastern Correspondent, for a wide-ranging conversation about collecting, the latest basketball card releases, and, of course, Jae Crowder. They discuss the flood of 2024 products, their thoughts on the best Prizm parallels, and whether Steve is ready to move on from his Crowder PC. Plus, they tackle listener questions about Celtics autos, "scrub grails," and how to stay focused when collecting sets.

Source: https://waxmuseum.podbean.com/e/episode ... -and-more/

WAX MUSEUM PODCAST :: Episode 317: My Favorite PC Card From Each Decade :: Author admin

2025-04-09T19:00:00-05:00

On this week's episode, Kyle takes us through his personal collection with a deep dive into his favorite PC card from each decade. From the early days of basketball cards to modern gems, Kyle shares the stories behind the cards that stand out in his collection, why they mean so much to him, and what makes them unique. Tune in for an insightful look at how personal connection shapes a collector's journey!

Source: https://waxmuseum.podbean.com/e/episode ... ch-decade/

WAX MUSEUM PODCAST :: Episode 318: David (@mostly90sbasketballcards) Returns to Discuss Pacers/Bucks! :: Author admin

2025-04-16T19:00:00-05:00

On this week's episode, Kyle chats with David about recent mail, the Pacers/Bucks series, and more!

Source: https://waxmuseum.podbean.com/e/episode ... cersbucks/

WAX MUSEUM PODCAST :: Discuss Wax Museum Podcast Episodes here! :: Author admin

2025-04-22T17:59:36-05:00

Wax Museum Podcast is a favorite among Hobby Boards users. Each new episode will be linked here via the WMP RSS feed.

Feel free to use each topic to discuss the show!

Wax Museam Podcast can be found on various platforms.

PodBean: https://waxmuseum.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w ... 1456452684
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yFmqVC8vWCllUmwlryg1K

WAX MUSEUM PODCAST :: Episode 319: Recapping My Trip to Indiana for Game 1 of Pacers/Bucks! :: Author admin

2025-04-23T19:00:00-05:00

On this week's episode, Kyle talks about a recent trip to Indiana where he attended the Fishers Card Show and Game 1 of Pacers/Bucks!

Source: https://waxmuseum.podbean.com/e/episode ... cersbucks/

BASEBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Baseball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-08T18:07:40-05:00

Pujols Fleer Focus Rookie Pickup

BASEBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Baseball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-15T19:14:19-05:00

Campy game used mailday from Triple Threads

BASKETBALL :: Re: Were Mindcycle and FrankAZHP abducted by aliens? :: Reply by darz90scardz

2025-03-27T07:29:47-05:00

Abra old buddy old pal, you should be the last to talk about taking breaks from cards

BASKETBALL :: Re: Were Mindcycle and FrankAZHP abducted by aliens? :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-03-28T20:30:25-05:00

mindcycle wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 8:19 pm Lol, just seeing this. Kind of took a break from everything for a bit but i'm back!

I hear you loud and clear on that!

SHowley2003 wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 5:03 pm Did you take a break from everything because you were abducted by aliens though?!?

mindcycle wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:46 pm
It's hard to tell exactly, but the telltale signs of memory loss and dreams of aliens seem to be there. So, yes I believe I was..

darz90scardz wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:29 am Abra old buddy old pal, you should be the last to talk about taking breaks from cards

lmao i know right

just a wellness check

...

or is there something else

out there....

*********

BASKETBALL :: Re: Favorite cards by team, one team at a time in alphabetical order. Share yours as well. :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-12T02:39:29-05:00

Finally put up my Grizz. I will spam you with this set until you’re sick.

Randolph 4 by Joey Elmasri, on Flickr

Gasol 2 by Joey Elmasri, on Flickr

And then a slightly different one for me
2019 Morant Select Silver PSA 10 by Joey Elmasri, on Flickr

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by darz90scardz

2025-03-27T07:36:26-05:00

+1 on Rising Stars, and the set looks so good all together like that.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-03-28T20:33:59-05:00

BucksInSix wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 8:20 pm The LeBron sale was the Silver Knight version. I haven’t seen a Black Knight LeBron since 2015-16ish.

Damn, I was going to say, that doesn't seem TOO bad for a LBJ Black Knight, but that seems like quite a bit for a silver lol.

darz90scardz wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:36 am +1 on Rising Stars, and the set looks so good all together like that.

Thanks dude. Maybe I'll piece together the Gold Medallion from 95/96 at some point, love the design on that one too.

I don't know why these aren't more popular, but no big deal for me. Oddly, those U.D. Chronology cards, or whatever they're called are super popular, but I never liked those...similar concepts for the card surface.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-02T19:00:23-05:00

Today, we've got the Great White Hope himself, KVH

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-07T10:35:47-05:00

AbraCalabro wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 6:00 pm Today, we've got the Great White Hope himself, KVH

Nice!

We need to get kukocitb over here.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-09T22:20:43-05:00

mindcycle wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:35 am
AbraCalabro wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 6:00 pm Today, we've got the Great White Hope himself, KVH

Nice!

We need to get kukocitb over here.

Thanks dude and yes I agree, but I think he loves IG. These guys just need to post here more often, deadshot should post more often and we need to get geech, GOATcards, etc. over here.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-14T20:11:50-05:00

u guyz, omg, these are so cute

BASKETBALL :: Re: Rolling PC thread :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-15T13:50:04-05:00

Couple big men from 92/93's finest. Got the Shaq from Duron for approximately $0.00

These cards are SOOOOO cute omg

BASKETBALL :: Re: My Kings (+More) Collection :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-06T01:37:40-05:00

AbraCalabro wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:23 pm Honestly looking at them again, it does look a lot more shiny, but I am a sucker for aesthetics, it's such a clean design. Plus...purple and gold, sick combo...although as a Kings fan, I'm guessing purple AND gold are enemy colors lol.

I want to get a Chrome gold of VC, or KG at some point, since I've focused on the Reignman solely for the past however many years, I never really picked up much outside of stuff he was included in.

Looking forward to more stuff!

Ha, when you mentioned purple and gold, I actually didn't think of the Lakers but it did elicit some reaction...that's definitely why I don't know what it is, but I actually might prefer green and purple on cards. It may just be my subconscious pushing me away from gold since that's what the masses like. Good luck on the KG or VC golds, I"m sure those would cost a pretty penny. I do think golds have become so...overvalued. Definitely look great but so pumped.

Hope to do a small update tonight...and then a very big one after that

BASKETBALL :: Re: My Kings (+More) Collection :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-06T17:44:55-05:00

At the end of the week, I have a huge lot of parallel (mostly numbered?) and inserts coming in that'll add a significant chunk to what I've already shared, as well as Gerald Wallace, who I haven't shown yet. But I'll show the Crash stuff I have now, and then just have a post with the entire lot pickup when it comes in.

Only three Wallace cards at the moment in the PC, but with one of them being his Topps MVP Promo rookie and another being his lowest number topps pristine refractor RC /250 (overall lowest numbered rc refractor aside from his chrome black which is /50), feels like a decent trio. Wallace will be one of the players who will be majorly featured in this week's lot pickup.

BASKETBALL :: Re: My Kings (+More) Collection :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-18T12:20:34-05:00

MVP Promotion! Kyle (Deadshot) got me into those years ago and i've been slowly building Nuggets sets of those as I find them.

I'll definitely keep an eye out for Kings MVP promos for you. They don't pop up all that often anymore sadly.

BASKETBALL :: Re: My Kings (+More) Collection :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-22T16:25:05-05:00

mindcycle wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:20 am MVP Promotion! Kyle (Deadshot) got me into those years ago and i've been slowly building Nuggets sets of those as I find them.

I'll definitely keep an eye out for Kings MVP promos for you. They don't pop up all that often anymore sadly.

Yeah, his podcast and conversations are the ones that even clued me into what they are. I'm bummed I've missed a couple that went stupid cheap, namely that Hedo and a Vlade. Thanks for looking out!

BASKETBALL :: Panini reflection etc :: Author Cardiac kemba pc

2025-04-18T05:03:22-05:00

I know Panini is not popular here but as it comes to a close I have found myself reflecting on the era. Particularly because my main PC Kemba is exclusively panini and rather unlikely he would carry any post playing cards.

Part of this reflection is to understand what might be missing from the collection I don't know about, or to try something new. Therefore I would like to get everyone's opinion on their favourite card, set, Parellel, case hit, rare pack odds from the era,

Your list or opinion could be a well known parallel however from a particular yr only. Do you like firsts? This is rather a very open discussion / thread that maybe can be extended on over the yrs post panini. This could be something we might learn from and can look back at like a time capsule to see what might have been popular now, might not be ten yrs from now.

I would rather not offer my opinions for now so as to avoid any potential bias and would rather everyone be able to openly express what they enjoy and like. However I would like to mention one particular card as the 2017 essentials platinum, I don't know much about them other than they look cool and are tough to find.

Thanks

What specific cards do you like from the era?

BASKETBALL :: Re: Panini reflection etc :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-18T19:02:22-05:00

Great topic!

When I was reading through your post I was immediately thinking about Essentials Platinums, lol.

Below is a link to a post where I have a photo of one of my binder pages. I'm currently down to 9 left for my set!
viewtopic.php?p=973#p973

This is a photo I took of Tatum and Brown platinums after the Celtics won the championship last season.

The platinums were basically case hits. I think estimated print run is around 10. I personally like them because they remind me of the Flair legacy parallels from the 90's. While not quite as nice, they are still one of the better looking low print run "non-numbered" parallels that Panini has ever done. They flew under the radar for the most part due to being unnumbered and from a one and done product, so they were never super expensive (still aren't really). Once I have some time i'll throw up some more photos.

Another set I've always really liked is Optic. It was never as hyped as Prizm so you could generally get them for cheaper. In later years they actually look a lot better than Prizm as well IMO. Especially photography-wise. Prizm went close up dribbling or holding the ball for the most part while Optiic maintained the in game action photos. (Besides 17-18 Optic, that release sucked lol)

Here's my team set from the Nuggets championship season (22-23), minus the rookies Christian Brown and Peyton Watson, still need those.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Panini reflection etc :: Reply by Cardiac kemba pc

2025-04-19T03:00:57-05:00

mindcycle wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:02 pm Great topic!

When I was reading through your post I was immediately thinking about Essentials Platinums, lol.

Below is a link to a post where I have a photo of one of my binder pages. I'm currently down to 9 left for my set!
viewtopic.php?p=973#p973

This is a photo I took of Tatum and Brown platinums after the Celtics won the championship last season.

The platinums were basically case hits. I think estimated print run is around 10. I personally like them because they remind me of the Flair legacy parallels from the 90's. While not quite as nice, they are still one of the better looking low print run "non-numbered" parallels that Panini has ever done. They flew under the radar for the most part due to being unnumbered and from a one and done product, so they were never super expensive (still aren't really). Once I have some time i'll throw up some more photos.

Another set I've always really liked is Optic. It was never as hyped as Prizm so you could generally get them for cheaper. In later years they actually look a lot better than Prizm as well IMO. Especially photography-wise. Prizm went close up dribbling or holding the ball for the most part while Optic maintained the in game action photos. (Besides 17-18 Optic, that release sucked lol)

Here's my team set from the Nuggets championship season (22-23), minus the rookies Christian Brown and Peyton Watson, still need those.

Agree, great cards here. The essentials also remind me of the 90s legacies which are great. I also agree with the sentiment around optic vs prizm. I really like 2018 optic along with 2021 and 2023.

I do like the 17 and 18 status cards, 2017 blank slate, one and one along with photogenic. A set I particularly like the look of is the 2009 court kings base set. If only kemba was around then I would be grabbing that for sure.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Panini reflection etc :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-19T18:33:58-05:00

I think the Essentials line is really good looking, unfortunately I don't think any of my guys were in these sets, except for a couple cards of Shawn Kemp.

I also really enjoyed their Prizm stuff, but not all the years because they just got worse and worse as time went on, too many parallels. Even though 13/14 is my favorite design, they have 10 parallels, more/less, otherwise 13/14 Prizm is definitely on my list.

Panini Optic was also great, but again, not a ton of cards for me personally.

Getting onto offerings from Immaculate and Flawless, this is where I have the most interest. Kemp had very little in the way of autos and game used with Upper Deck and very few GU items from Fleer/Skybox. Fortunately, Panini delivered when it comes to auto/GU and in particular their Sneaker cards, which are stellar.

BOTTOM LINE - They did a lot of stuff really well and provided stuff that other companies completely failed to do. For example, more guys should have been in Exquisite, but were not properly represented and Panini picked up the ball, where UD dropped the ball. However, a lot of stuff Panini did right, they tend to kill off with bad subsequent designs and too many parallels.

13/14 Prizm Gold and Donruss Optic with a more classic border.

Autos + great photography and design.

Glorious GU stuff, absolutely MONSTER patches here. The Cavs card looks like it's part of the number 4, the Sonics patches I think are part of the number and the K in Kemp upside down. The Sneaker Swatch card is a 360pt monster, it's a cinder block of a card and feels super premium. My only complaints about these Flawless examples is they don't have the gold holofoil parallels, the only holofoil is on the 1/1 cards as far as I know.

The Shadow Box Signatures gold /10 is a really cool one, golden holofoil pops. I don't know if these were done pre-Panini.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Panini reflection etc :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-22T17:03:06-05:00

Cardiac kemba pc wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:03 am I know Panini is not popular here but as it comes to a close I have found myself reflecting on the era. Particularly because my main PC Kemba is exclusively panini and rather unlikely he would carry any post playing cards.

Thanks for making this thread. I started collecting during Panini's first year with the license, so I would say the majority of my PC falls in the Panini years, so I'm excited reading all this high quality Panini stuff. I'm surprised Essentials Platinum hasn't seen astronomical value rises as I've seen lots of love for it, on IG mainly.

mindcycle wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:02 pm Below is a link to a post where I have a photo of one of my binder pages. I'm currently down to 9 left for my set!
viewtopic.php?p=973#p973

Woah, so you've got 191/200? That's ridiculous. Well done and good luck grabbing the rest!

mindcycle wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:02 pm Another set I've always really liked is Optic. It was never as hyped as Prizm so you could generally get them for cheaper. In later years they actually look a lot better than Prizm as well IMO. Especially photography-wise. Prizm went close up dribbling or holding the ball for the most part while Optiic maintained the in game action photos. (Besides 17-18 Optic, that release sucked lol)

Do you remember when people were trying to make Optic more valuable than Prizm? I wholly agree it's superior if only for the superior photography, not to mention the Optic specific parallels like the velocities are better than the prizm cracked ice, in my opinion. On the topic of 17-18 Optic, what was up with that? I guess Panini trying to do something different with those brown borders? Good effort, I guess. The Donruss lasers from 17-18 are also weird. THey don't have the laser effect...

2017-18 Panini Donruss - [Base] - Holo Red Laser #140 - Delon Wright /99
Courtesy of COMC.com

Huh??

Cardiac kemba pc wrote: Sat Apr 19, 2025 2:00 am I do like the 17 and 18 status cards, 2017 blank slate, one and one along with photogenic. A set I particularly like the look of is the 2009 court kings base set. If only kemba was around then I would be grabbing that for sure.

Some great choices and fan favorites for sure. Since you brought it up, 2009 Court Kings along with a ton of 09-10 Panini releases, is SO underappreciated. There was certainly room for improvement but as a first year foray into basketball cards, the designs looked good and each set had its own flavor and personality. Court Kings specifically was a great product with the canvas base with sneaky great action game photography:

I also love the inserts and box toppers. Such uniqueness; Supreme Court is great and the auto versions are on card.

AbraCalabro wrote: Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:33 pm I also really enjoyed their Prizm stuff, but not all the years because they just got worse and worse as time went on, too many parallels. Even though 13/14 is my favorite design, they have 10 parallels, more/less, otherwise 13/14 Prizm is definitely on my list.

Getting onto offerings from Immaculate and Flawless, this is where I have the most interest. Kemp had very little in the way of autos and game used with Upper Deck and very few GU items from Fleer/Skybox. Fortunately, Panini delivered when it comes to auto/GU and in particular their Sneaker cards, which are stellar.

BOTTOM LINE - They did a lot of stuff really well and provided stuff that other companies completely failed to do. For example, more guys should have been in Exquisite, but were not properly represented and Panini picked up the ball, where UD dropped the ball. However, a lot of stuff Panini did right, they tend to kill off with bad subsequent designs and too many parallels.

13/14 Prizm Gold and Donruss Optic with a more classic border.

Autos + great photography and design.

Glorious GU stuff, absolutely MONSTER patches here. The Cavs card looks like it's part of the number 4, the Sonics patches I think are part of the number and the K in Kemp upside down. The Sneaker Swatch card is a 360pt monster, it's a cinder block of a card and feels super premium. My only complaints about these Flawless examples is they don't have the gold holofoil parallels, the only holofoil is on the 1/1 cards as far as I know.

The Shadow Box Signatures gold /10 is a really cool one, golden holofoil pops. I don't know if these were done pre-Panini.

Dude don't even know where to begin. You did such a good job summarizing some of the awesome higher end Panini stuff. What stands out to me is that it's all early year Panini stuff before a lot of stuff went to stickers and started looking the same. Select and Preferred on card autos were awesome. Of course the Flawless patches and immaculate autos are no brainers. I think Noir has a Shadowbox acetate auto set too at some point, though I don't know what years or what players were featured.

BASKETBALL :: Re: Panini reflection etc :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-22T22:36:29-05:00

Some additions I would make without thinking too much:

Preferred Statline Memorabilia Booklets:
My love for these is no secret, I like 15-16 the best because I think the small design details are best executed. 14-15 is the only year with vertical orientation. Without going into excruciating detail, they're beautiful, game dated, and like pieces of memorabilia art:

Donruss Lasers:
Just an amazing effect and when added to the action photography from donruss, something just works. Photogenic has the equivalent, but with full bleed photography, which is something I'm avoiding investigating more because that's a rabbit hole I probably shouldn't fall down. My favorite years of lasers are 18-19 for the vets and 21-22 for the rookies. Just one of my recent laser additions:

Side note: Up until 2019, Panini actually didn't recycle designs and such the way it does now. So you look at donruss from 16-17 through 18-19 and they're each unique in design and some are hits and some are misses, but at least it felt fresh. I personally like the 16-17 design a lot, especially with the lasers, but pretty much everything has looked the same since 19-20 as far as donruss is concerned, which sucks.

20-21 Legendary Contenders
I think similar to the Essentials Platinums these cards use platinum foil, though these inserts are much more common. If I recall correctly they run about 1 every 2 boxes. I just think they're one of the best design to value cards Panini has put out in their time making basketball cards honestly. But I guess I'm biased. Found the Stockton at a card show for $0.80 and was floored at how beautiful it was.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by darz90scardz

2025-03-27T07:34:00-05:00

topgemcards wrote: Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:10 pm Latest mailday! High Voltage 500

Ummmm, yep, that’ll doer.

For the longest time I thought I had this already, but nope.
Thanks Whatnot.

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BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-03-27T12:03:25-05:00

darz90scardz wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:34 am
topgemcards wrote: Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:10 pm Latest mailday! High Voltage 500
Ummmm, yep, that’ll doer.

For the longest time I thought I had this already, but nope.
Thanks Whatnot.

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That’s a great looking card. I hope we see some thoughtful inserts coming from Topps/Fanatics next year.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-03-27T12:15:18-05:00

This came in the mail over the weekend and I am still trying to find out what it is. I plan on framing it for display in my office. There is a set of ripped apart cards from this release on eBay, but no sales. It looks like it was an in-arena giveaway from the 1988/89 season and Bill King (Bucks Director of Public Relations) taped the winners contact information to his letterhead. Other than that I have no information, but I think it is a pretty unique piece of Milwaukee Bucks memorabilia.

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BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-03-27T18:35:16-05:00

I like to add to MJ PC every now and then. This was one on my want list

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-03-28T20:37:11-05:00

BucksInSix wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 11:15 am This came in the mail over the weekend and I am still trying to find out what it is. I plan on framing it for display in my office. There is a set of ripped apart cards from this release on eBay, but no sales. It looks like it was an in-arena giveaway from the 1988/89 season and Bill King (Bucks Director of Public Relations) taped the winners contact information to his letterhead. Other than that I have no information, but I think it is a pretty unique piece of Milwaukee Bucks memorabilia.

Sick pick up. Back when I used to player collect hardcore I'd search for additions to the collection like this. Found some pretty neat stuff over the years. I enjoyed adding stuff like this a lot of times more than the rare stuff with a big $$$ following.

ChrisP57 wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:35 pm I like to add to MJ PC every now and then. This was one on my want list

damn good choice on that one, I really enjoy the landscape orientation

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-03-29T11:00:34-05:00

AbraCalabro wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:37 pm
BucksInSix wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 11:15 am This came in the mail over the weekend and I am still trying to find out what it is. I plan on framing it for display in my office. There is a set of ripped apart cards from this release on eBay, but no sales. It looks like it was an in-arena giveaway from the 1988/89 season and Bill King (Bucks Director of Public Relations) taped the winners contact information to his letterhead. Other than that I have no information, but I think it is a pretty unique piece of Milwaukee Bucks memorabilia.
Sick pick up. Back when I used to player collect hardcore I'd search for additions to the collection like this. Found some pretty neat stuff over the years. I enjoyed adding stuff like this a lot of times more than the rare stuff with a big $$$ following.

ChrisP57 wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:35 pm I like to add to MJ PC every now and then. This was one on my want list

damn good choice on that one, I really enjoy the landscape orientation

Thanks Abra! Yeah, you really don't see that kind orientation very much, adds to uniqueness of the card

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-03-29T11:00:52-05:00

Pretty big mail day for me. I love game dated memorabilia cards, especially ones tied the NBA Finals. I have the LeBron from this set so when I saw the Curry I had to get it

The next is big addition to my Westbrook PC. Finally added a 2009-10 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor to my PC. I absolutely love the action shot on this

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-03-31T19:12:00-05:00

Last mailday of the month. The late 90's jersey sets by Upper Deck are still the best memorabilia cards in my opinion. Picking them up still feels like a big deal. One day, I'd like to own one from the very set 1997-98 set, but for now, a Hakeem Olajuwon from 1998-99 will do

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-03-31T19:59:04-05:00

ChrisP57 wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:12 pm Last mailday of the month. The late 90's jersey sets by Upper Deck are still the best memorabilia cards in my opinion. Picking them up still feels like a big deal. One day, I'd like to own one from the very set 1997-98 set, but for now, a Hakeem Olajuwon from 1998-99 will do

Awesome pickup. Upper Deck didn’t screw around on their early game used releases. Great designs that highlighted the swatch. It must have been insane to find one of these in your packs back then.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-03-31T20:01:59-05:00

Picked up this redemption a while back with the hopes that it would be Shaq’s first Lakers auto in Prizm. Not only was it the Lakers, but it was also on card. Sometimes Panini will surprise you and get everything right.

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BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by SHowley2003

2025-03-31T20:39:27-05:00

That’s incredible! There’s something extra fun about getting an on-card auto in a set that traditionally uses sticker autos. I’d highly recommend leaving it encased in the Panini case to help people know it as a redemption. Great looking card.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-01T06:40:48-05:00

ChrisP57 wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:12 pm Last mailday of the month. The late 90's jersey sets by Upper Deck are still the best memorabilia cards in my opinion. Picking them up still feels like a big deal. One day, I'd like to own one from the very set 1997-98 set, but for now, a Hakeem Olajuwon from 1998-99 will do

Totally agree dude, MASSIVE pickup!!!

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-02T19:05:06-05:00

Got this bad boy as a freebie from our very own, dengbang, big thanks there as it completes my big three for the Utah Jazz.
This one scanned so nice:

...and we've got the X-MAN himself, which I think I completely forgot to even scan back when I got it in.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by MittenStateCollector

2025-04-04T08:10:29-05:00

I've been working on this set (passively, but now more actively) for a hot minute, and I just crossed the 20% complete mark with this Big Red.

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BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-04-05T18:02:21-05:00

Not a mailday but I went to a local show here in San Diego. It was probably 50/50 sports and Pokemon, with the majority of sports being baseball. However, I was able to find a couple cool Giannis cards that I didn’t have yet.

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BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-06T17:32:37-05:00

Really great pickups everyone. Love the Giannis additions; he's one of those players who just looks so different now than he did when he entered the league.

Always love the electric gold pickups Abra, one of these days I feel like you'll inevitably find yourself somewhat close to the set!

Speaking of sets, that fan favorites set is such a cool set schase. I love the on card autos on the vintage designs, that'll look so great when complete @MittenStateCollector.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-07T10:33:45-05:00

BucksInSix wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 5:02 pm Not a mailday but I went to a local show here in San Diego. It was probably 50/50 sports and Pokemon, with the majority of sports being baseball. However, I was able to find a couple cool Giannis cards that I didn’t have yet.

Love the photo on that Donruss card.

I haven't been to a show in like the last year or so but it doesn't surprise me that they are quickly being taken over by Pokemon. Stuff has gone nuts over the last year or so.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-07T19:21:39-05:00

I've been looking forward to getting this card in and it came in today. I love unique game used cards and I remember Kyle from Wax Museum Podcast had one of these and I thought to myself "Man, if I ever come across a copy, I have to get one of these cards. Sure enough, one went up for auction last week. I made sure to win and was thrilled I did.

A patch from Kemp's All Star Jersey from the 1995 game in Phoenix

The 1995 and 1996 All Star Game Jerseys were some of my favorite jerseys as they incorporated they host city into the jerseys (I have a Jordan patch card that's from the 96 Game in San Antonio). Kemp was also one of my favorite players in the 90's as he was just so exciting to watch. I remember wearing my Kemp jersey proudly and hoping him and Payton would take down the Bulls in the Finals! Just a fun card to add to my collection!

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-04-08T12:58:20-05:00

Fun fact, Derrick Rose was 9th place in MVP voting for the 2020/21 season. He had move MVP points that year than LeBron, Harden, Kawhi and Westbrook combined.

Anyway, here is a 2nd year Certified Base Emerald /5

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BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-08T13:39:01-05:00

BucksInSix wrote: Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:58 am Fun fact, Derrick Rose was 9th place in MVP voting for the 2020/21 season. He had move MVP points that year than LeBron, Harden, Kawhi and Westbrook combined.

Anyway, here is a 2nd year Certified Base Emerald /5

Absolutely LOVE 09-10 Certified. So nostalgic for me (I started collecting in Jan 2010). I have a binder of my 09-10 certified at my parents that got lost when they did some work on their house a decade ago that I hope I can find someday. I didn't realize that Panini started with greens /5 from the get go.

Had no idea Rose was so high in MVP voting in 20-21. What's the context for that? How is that possible? haha

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by SacKingsCards

2025-04-08T13:41:03-05:00

Had a (probably underwhelming) mail return after vacation I shared here:

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-08T18:28:37-05:00

New SGA Rookie Pickup. Sunburst Parallel from Revolution

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by BucksInSix

2025-04-09T19:03:12-05:00

SacKingsCards wrote: Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:39 pm
BucksInSix wrote: Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:58 am Fun fact, Derrick Rose was 9th place in MVP voting for the 2020/21 season. He had move MVP points that year than LeBron, Harden, Kawhi and Westbrook combined.

Anyway, here is a 2nd year Certified Base Emerald /5
Absolutely LOVE 09-10 Certified. So nostalgic for me (I started collecting in Jan 2010). I have a binder of my 09-10 certified at my parents that got lost when they did some work on their house a decade ago that I hope I can find someday. I didn't realize that Panini started with greens /5 from the get go.

Had no idea Rose was so high in MVP voting in 20-21. What's the context for that? How is that possible? haha

The vote was due to fan voting. Fans accounted for 1 first place vote that season. Most likely orchestrated by Rose and Knicks fans for the haha’s

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-09T22:15:54-05:00

ChrisP57 wrote: Mon Apr 07, 2025 6:21 pm I've been looking forward to getting this card in and it came in today. I love unique game used cards and I remember Kyle from Wax Museum Podcast had one of these and I thought to myself "Man, if I ever come across a copy, I have to get one of these cards. Sure enough, one went up for auction last week. I made sure to win and was thrilled I did.

A patch from Kemp's All Star Jersey from the 1995 game in Phoenix

The 1995 and 1996 All Star Game Jerseys were some of my favorite jerseys as they incorporated they host city into the jerseys (I have a Jordan patch card that's from the 96 Game in San Antonio). Kemp was also one of my favorite players in the 90's as he was just so exciting to watch. I remember wearing my Kemp jersey proudly and hoping him and Payton would take down the Bulls in the Finals! Just a fun card to add to my collection!

Dude, BEASTLY addition!!!

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-09T22:19:39-05:00

SacKingsCards wrote: Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:41 pm Had a (probably underwhelming) mail return after vacation I shared here:

You know how I feel about those SP auto jersey cards, great addition on the cheap. The Collison Hoops glitter is gorgeous though, another example of why I wish they included retired players in some of these sets.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-13T11:01:55-05:00

MJ Mailday from yesterday

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-14T19:04:42-05:00

Another MJ Mailday

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-15T13:46:18-05:00

Got this in very recently, courtesy of THE HOOKUP from our very own Duron. As president of the Nickel Card Club, I have to say this is a classic example of collectors helping collectors. He didn't ask for anything for it, he JUST sent it.

BIG...and I mean a big 7'1 303 pound addition to my curated SPx Finite Spectrum build. Card has it all, design, photography (outstanding action photo), premium feel and it bounces a ton of rainbow colored light back at you.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-17T17:14:03-05:00

Cool mailday today. Magic Johnson Autograph Game Used All Star Patch from Exquisite

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by darz90scardz

2025-04-18T07:30:11-05:00

AbraCalabro wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:46 pm Got this in very recently, courtesy of THE HOOKUP from our very own Duron. As president of the Nickel Card Club, I have to say this is a classic example of collectors helping collectors. He didn't ask for anything for it, he JUST sent it.

BIG...and I mean a big 7'1 303 pound addition to my curated SPx Finite Spectrum build. Card has it all, design, photography (outstanding action photo), premium feel and it bounces a ton of rainbow colored light back at you.

I love how it looks like he probably just mushed Mo Taylor in the face too. But you’ve helped me so many times that I just wish it didn’t take me this long to return the favor. It was a Facebook find that I’m glad I could get into your Spectrum pc.

The NCC is undefeated.

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-18T12:16:02-05:00

ChrisP57 wrote: Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:04 pm Another MJ Mailday

AbraCalabro wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:46 pm Got this in very recently, courtesy of THE HOOKUP from our very own Duron. As president of the Nickel Card Club, I have to say this is a classic example of collectors helping collectors. He didn't ask for anything for it, he JUST sent it.

BIG...and I mean a big 7'1 303 pound addition to my curated SPx Finite Spectrum build. Card has it all, design, photography (outstanding action photo), premium feel and it bounces a ton of rainbow colored light back at you.

ChrisP57 wrote: Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:14 pm Cool mailday today. Magic Johnson Autograph Game Used All Star Patch from Exquisite

Stunning cards guys!

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by darz90scardz

2025-04-18T15:38:25-05:00

ChrisP57 wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 10:01 am MJ Mailday from yesterday

Great pickup. This is another mj that's been on my list for a while, nicest looking pure insert out of all of spx imo

BASKETBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Basketball) :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-24T14:45:11-05:00

A bunch of recent pickups in a single video. I also go over some recent Hobby Boards updates and additions.

FOOTBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Football) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-03T17:14:50-05:00

Picked up a Mahomes that has been on want list for a while. Came in today

FOOTBALL :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Football) :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-07T10:34:16-05:00

ChrisP57 wrote: Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:14 pm Picked up a Mahomes that has been on want list for a while. Came in today

Nice!

WRESTLING / MMA :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Wrestling) :: Reply by ChrisP57

2025-04-23T19:09:11-05:00

Got my Taker Black Refractor auto in today and man..I absolutely LOVE it! It was a redemption I pulled back when Chrome first came out

VINTAGE NON-SPORTS CARDS :: Re: 1924 Ogdens Leaders of Men - Full Set :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-02T18:18:44-05:00

Sweet set build dude.

Do you need any supplies for Tobacco cards? I have some that I'm not going to be using, probably ever.

What got you into this set? I know you mentioned the budget for something like this is different than baseball from the same era, but are you into history? Or just like the artwork?

VINTAGE NON-SPORTS CARDS :: Re: 1924 Ogdens Leaders of Men - Full Set :: Reply by mindcycle

2025-04-18T12:12:21-05:00

AbraCalabro wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 5:18 pm Sweet set build dude.

Do you need any supplies for Tobacco cards? I have some that I'm not going to be using, probably ever.

Thanks man! Could always use more supplies.

AbraCalabro wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 5:18 pm What got you into this set? I know you mentioned the budget for something like this is different than baseball from the same era, but are you into history? Or just like the artwork?

This and the T68 (Heroes of History) is what really got me into vintage non-sports sets. Both of those sets are something I got into collecting when I was taking a break from sports cards, probably 7-8 years ago or so I think it was. Right around the time of the awful 17-18 season of releases (imo at least) where there was maybe like one or two sets from Panini that didn't feature 90% dribbling or holding the ball pics. I had just had enough I think, lol. I'm not a huge history buff or anything, it was just something new and interesting to pick up really and it does help you learn more about some of the prominent figures from those time periods. I didn't start going after sets too hard until the last few years though, and probably a bit late tbh. Like everything else in cards nowadays it seems, some of the more well known names (think.. Lincoln, Washington, etc..) people are now grading and flipping. Bringing up prices, but also making raw copies harder to find.

I was going to wait to throw up my T68 set until I have it completed but might do it sooner than later because I actually like those a bit more.

OTHER NON-SPORTS :: Re: A Rolling Mailday Thread (Non-Sport) :: Reply by AbraCalabro

2025-04-02T18:20:29-05:00

Damn, even these have gone discolored. You're building some cool stuff.

Hopefully I'll have some stuff in soon that I can show off.

BECKETT :: Graded: 2009-10 Exquisite Collection All-NBA Access Dual Logos Autographs #DLBB Bryant/Bird :: Author admin

2025-04-16T09:49:31-05:00

Upper Deck tapped into what fans and collectors want most, memorabilia and autographs. In the 2009-10 Exquisite Collection they gave fans a quadruple dip pairing patch and autograph with two all-time greats on one card. Collectors and flippers alike saw dollar signs when Upper Deck released their 2009-10 Exquisite Collection. In a print run of 199 of Kobe Bryant #3 alone, low-end raw values start at $150. In the All-Access dual logos, UD tagged Bryant with Brandon Roy and on a triple logo card collectors got a 1-of-1 with Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and LeBron James – Dwight Howard, James, and […]

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BECKETT :: 2024-25 Donruss Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Basketball Details :: Author admin

2025-04-16T13:29:00-05:00

2024-25 Donruss Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Basketball checklist details, hobby box breakdown, release date, autographs, inserts, more.

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BECKETT :: 2024-25 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-16T15:49:24-05:00

2024-25 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions checklist, team sets, hobby and jumbo box breakdowns, odds, release date, autographs, Refractors.

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BECKETT :: 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-16T16:59:00-05:00

2025 Topps Tribute Baseball checklist, team set lists, hobby box breakdown, odds, release date, autographs, memorabilia and more.

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BECKETT :: Cheap Wax Wednesday Box Breaks: 1995 Topps Stadium Club High Series Baseball :: Author admin

2025-04-16T19:12:46-05:00

1995 Topps Stadium Club High Series Baseball box break, review and highlights. Shane Salmonson has a Cheap Wax Wednesday breakdown.

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit Venus Jackson Holliday :: Author admin

2025-04-17T13:58:15-05:00

If collectors are going to purchase high-end sports cards, the expectation is to land money cards. In the 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome baseball set, the manufacturer put the universe, and the potential to make all the money in the world, in enthusiasts’ hands with collectors responding. When the Cosmic Chrome set made its way back to this planet, hobby boxes cost $299.99 and cases were going for $3,599.99. The checklist was packed with parallel refractors that were… out of this world: Nucleus Refractors, Aqua Equinox Refractors, Purple Nebula Refractors, Blue Moon Refractors, Green Space Dust Refractors, Gold Interstellar Refractors, Orange […]

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BECKETT :: 2025 Topps Chrome WWE Cactus Jack x WrestleMania Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-17T14:42:46-05:00

2025 Topps Chrome WWE Cactus Jack x WrestleMania checklist, hobby box breakdown, release date, autographs, inserts, parallels and more.

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BECKETT :: 2024 Panini Phoenix Football Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-17T15:15:00-05:00

2024 Panini Phoenix Football checklist, team sets, hobby box breakdown, print runs, release date, autographs, inserts, parallels and more.

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BECKETT :: 2025 Upper Deck Allure SE Details :: Author admin

2025-04-17T17:22:20-05:00

2025 Upper Deck Allure SE checklist details, hobby box breakdown, release date, odds, autographs, inserts, parallels and more.

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2003-04 SP Signature Edition Rookie Inkorporated #LJ LeBron James :: Author admin

2025-04-18T08:51:38-05:00

The hype out of Akron, Ohio, in 2003 may not have done LeBron James justice. Predicted to be the next all-everything in the NBA, James has been all of that and more. As important as the 21-time NBA All-Star has been to the game of basketball, King James has been equally meaningful to the sports card industry. An autograph of a beloved athlete always raises the value of a sports card. Add one of the GOATS of the game into the hobby mix, big bucks are swapped when dealing with James cards, especially a rookie card. Upper Deck featured 28 […]

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BECKETT :: Graded: 1919-21 W514 #15 Joe Jackson Hand Cut VG-EX 4 :: Author admin

2025-04-18T12:06:47-05:00

Given the opportunity to go back in time, Marty McFly may want the fictitious Sports Almanac – Complete Sports Statistics 1950-2050, but sports card collectors would love to bring back the 120-card 1919 W514 set. The value, even if in poor condition, would be lifechanging for most. An ungraded W514 #15 Joe Jackson Hand Cut alone could bring anywhere from $1,500 to $6,600. Some names in the set are lost to time but not to the Hall of Fame. The “Home Run King” Babe Ruth (#2), Bill Southworth (#16), Max Carey (#22), Eddie Collins (#25), Miller Huggins (#34), Clark Griffth […]

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BECKETT :: 2024-25 SP Game Used Hockey Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-18T14:11:00-05:00

2024-25 SP Game Used Hockey checklist, team sets, hobby box breakdown, odds, print runs, release date, autographs, memorabilia cards, more.

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BECKETT :: Beckett Baseball Hot List :: Author admin

2025-04-20T14:32:50-05:00

Highlighting the hottest baseball cards from the June, 2025 issue of Beckett Baseball. Shohei Ohtani dominates the top of the list.

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BECKETT :: Graded: 1906 Fan Craze NL WG3 #49 Honus Wagner :: Author admin

2025-04-21T13:52:31-05:00

Holding a baseball card that is over 100 years old that is in decent shape, there is value in your hands. Holding a baseball card over 100 years old of one of the top players to ever play the game, there’s a nice chunk of change coming your way that collectors will bid out over in an auction. Holding a Honus Wagner card, you’ve got a piece of history in your hands. The 1906 Fan Craze NL WG3 #49 Honus Wagner may not be in the financial realm of proverbial big brother 1909 Honus Wagner T206, but it is still […]

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BECKETT :: Pokémon TCG Journey Together Set Release: Top Cards, New Features & More! :: Author admin

2025-04-21T14:58:05-05:00

Good news for Pokémon TCG fans. The Journey Together set has finally been released, featuring new cards, exciting new mechanics, and extraordinary artwork. Whether you have been collecting for years or just now getting into the game, every booster pack from this set is guaranteed to have something thrilling. What’s New in Journey Together? The Journey Together expansion introduces: Top 3 chase cards from the set Got your hands on one of these? Consider yourself lucky. Why is everyone talking about this Zoroark Card? There is one card that has got everyone’s attention and that is N’s Zoroark ex. […]

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2024 Bowman Chrome Variation Autographs Superfractors Yoshinobu Yamamoto :: Author admin

2025-04-21T15:40:50-05:00

Card Pictured: 2024 Bowman Chrome Image Variation Autographs Superfractors #CRAYY Yoshinobu Yamamoto The storyline has become reoccurring but the product on the field is anything but commonplace. In 2023, another Nippon Professional Baseball legend was made available to Major League Baseball making his U.S. rookie debut in March of 2024. Fans of the game and sports card collectors are now tracking the progress of Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A pitching ace for the Orix Buffaloes, Yamamoto was a magician on the mound in the NPB. Yamamoto broke into Japan’s big leagues as a 19-year-old in 2017 dominating […]

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BECKETT :: 2023-24 Topps Royalty Basketball Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-21T17:04:32-05:00

2023-24 Topps Royalty Basketball checklist, team set lists, hobby box breakdown, odds, release date, autographs, memorabilia cards, more.

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2024 Yu-Gi-Oh Rush Duel Pack 2 Dark Magician Girl ORR :: Author admin

2025-04-22T13:30:45-05:00

Konami brought a new spin to Yu-Gi-Oh! in 2020 introducing Rush Duel. With some of the same aspects to the game players were familiar with from Speed Duels and Duel Links, bringing monsters into play, Rush Duel is a race to drop your opponent to zero Life Points to claim victory. One of the cards that stands out because of the amazing artwork and scarcity is the Dark Magician in the 2024 set. Starting with 8,000 Life Points, Rush Duel is played with 40-60 card decks at a breakneck pace. Summoning monsters and drawing as many cards as possible to […]

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2023 Disney Lorcana Rise of the Floodborn #14 Mufasa Betrayed Leader :: Author admin

2025-04-22T14:50:16-05:00

Want to play trading card games, but unsure the best way to get into the hobby? In 2023, Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Illumineer’s Trove was released. The game was constructed around beloved Disney characters set to pull at the heart strings with a ready-to-play starter deck of 60 cards for enthusiasts. Upon release in November, Disney fans, collectors, and TCG players alike rushed to the magic created within. The storyline for Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn: “A sudden explosion rocks the Great Illuminary. Inside, magical ink crashes together and a flood rushes through the hallways. Glimmers of characters […]

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BECKETT :: 2024 Topps Resurgence Football Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-22T17:22:15-05:00

2024 Topps Resurgence Football checklist, team sets, hobby, mega and blaster box breakdowns, odds, release date, autographs, inserts, more.

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BECKETT :: 2023-24 Panini Flawless Basketball Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-23T16:03:00-05:00

2023-24 Panini Flawless Basketball checklist, team sets, hobby box breakdown, print runs, release date, autographs, gem cards, memorabilia.

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BECKETT :: 2025 Topps Heritage Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-23T16:42:00-05:00

2025 Topps Heritage Baseball checklist, team sets, box breakdowns, odds, release date, autographs, inserts, parallels and more.

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BECKETT :: Cheap Wax Wednesday Box Breaks: 2020 Topps 3D Baseball :: Author admin

2025-04-23T18:51:25-05:00

2020 Topps 3D Baseball box break, review and highlights. Shane Salmonson has a Cheap Wax Wednesday review and breakdown.

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autographs Orange Checkers Connor Bedard :: Author admin

2025-04-24T11:19:30-05:00

Graded: 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autographs Orange Checkers #RCB Connor Bedard 9.5 Every sport has their generational player that helps reshape the game and how fans perceive the action. As Alex Ovechkin draws worldwide attention for breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals scored mark (894), Connor Bedard is carving up the ice making his own path forward giving fans another superstar in the making to follow, both in the rink and in the hobby. A standout talent in the Western Hockey League, Bedard, still just 19-years-old, is showing why the Chicago Blackhawks selected the center first overall in the 2023 […]

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BECKETT :: Graded: 2022-23 Panini Flawless Vertical Patch Autographs Blue #2 Shaedon Sharpe :: Author admin

2025-04-24T14:16:12-05:00

Graded: 2022-23 Panini Flawless Vertical Patch Autographs Blue #2 Shaedon Sharpe Mint 9 The sports card hobby can reward, and punish, those collectors willing to stick with a rising prospect. Selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft with the seventh pick by the Portland Trail Blazers, most round ball fans did not know of Shaedon Sharpe. Being a lottery pick, and trusting NBA general manager Joe Cronin, those in the hobby rolled the proverbial dice on Sharpe. While some may have unloaded their inventory, those who believed in Sharpe are starting to see the return on their […]

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BECKETT :: 2024 Panini Impeccable Football Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-24T14:42:00-05:00

2024 Panini Impeccable Football checklist, team set lists, hobby box breakdown, print runs, release date, autographs, memorabilia and more.

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BECKETT :: Sports Card Collectors Jump on 2025 NFL First Round Draft Pick Autographs :: Author admin

2025-04-25T09:56:52-05:00

The NFL went primetime Thursday night with the first round of the 2025 draft airing on ABC from Green Bay (Wis.). Fans and collectors had a strong idea which three players would go off the board first, but to which teams, thanks to possible trades, remained the big mystery. The rest of the action from the opening round unfolded with a lot of drama and excitement for different fanbases. And as one might expect, the sports card secondary market reacted strongly to all the early selections. The top six players drafted on Wednesday will keep card owners busy on Friday […]

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BECKETT :: 2024 Topps Signature Class Football Checklist and Details :: Author admin

2025-04-25T10:36:21-05:00

2024 Topps Signature Class Football checklist, team sets, box breakdowns, release date, autographs, inserts and more.

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BECKETT :: 2025 Score Football Details :: Author admin

2025-04-25T12:58:30-05:00

2025 Score Football checklist details, hobby box breakdown, release date, autographs, inserts, parallels and more.

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BECKETT :: Beckett Hockey Hot List :: Author admin

2025-04-25T16:37:13-05:00

Highlighting the hottest hockey cards from the June, 2025 issue of Beckett Hockey. Young Guns lead once again.

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CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2024 Panini Donruss NFL Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-03-28T20:03:31-05:00

The 2024 Panini Donruss NFL Trading Card Box Set is a flagship release that delivers on variety, excitement, and tradition. With clear card probabilities, collectors can approach it with informed expectations

Source: https://www.cardboardconnection.com/202 ... -checklist

CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2025 Topps Chrome® Black Baseball Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-03-28T23:38:29-05:00

2025 Topps Chrome® Black Baseball Trading Card Box Set – Detailed Review & Analysis The 2025 Topps Chrome® Black Baseball set returns with its signature sleek design, premium feel, and an updated checklist that’s loaded with stars, rookies, and legends. This set has developed a reputation over the years for being collector-friendly while still delivering […]

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CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2024-25 Panini Donruss Optic NBA Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-03-30T00:54:07-05:00

Though the 2024-25 Panini Donruss Optic NBA Trading Card Box Set awaits its April 16, 2025 release, early details paint a picture of a vibrant, collector-friendly product.

Source: https://www.cardboardconnection.com/202 ... -checklist

CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2024 Topps Inception Football Trading Card Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-04-01T00:05:04-05:00

The 2024 Topps Inception Football Trading Card Box Set is a premium offering that excels in delivering high-value content—autographs, relics, and rare parallels—wrapped in eye-catching designs.

Source: https://www.cardboardconnection.com/202 ... -checklist

CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2024-25 Panini Prizm NBA Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-04-10T16:21:24-05:00

The 2024-25 Panini Prizm NBA Trading Card Box Set delivers exactly what fans expect: a visually stunning, chase-heavy product with something for everyone.

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CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2024-25 Panini PhotoGenic NBA Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-04-10T16:31:43-05:00

The 2024-25 Panini PhotoGenic NBA Trading Card Box Set builds on its predecessors’ strengths, delivering a visually captivating product with a well-rounded mix of hits, parallels, and inserts.

Source: https://www.cardboardconnection.com/202 ... -checklist

CARDBOARD CONNECTION :: 2023-24 Topps Motif Basketball Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist :: Author admin

2025-04-23T22:00:46-05:00

2023-24 Topps Motif Basketball Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist The 2023-24 Topps Motif Basketball Trading Card Box Set is a standout release in the basketball card collecting world, bringing a fresh, art-inspired approach to the hobby. With its high-end focus on autographs, memorabilia, and visually striking watercolor designs, this set appeals to collectors […]

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UPPER DECK :: Champions of Meridell Booster Box Breakdown | Neopets Battledome TCG :: Author admin

2025-04-01T17:23:41-05:00

Welcome to our first blog on Champions of Meridell our next set for the Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game. We have several new mechanics to shake up the Battledome. In this set we are introducing for the first time Petpets, Heroes, and Villains. Check out the following breakdown of what you can find in each [...]
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UPPER DECK :: The Aspects | Rush of Ikorr :: Author admin

2025-04-02T17:36:35-05:00

In Rush of Ikorr most cards will have an aspect assigned to it, this is visually located on the top right of the card.

Ambition | Aspire. Demand. Ascend. |
The ambition aspect focuses on agile battle tactics to rise above its enemy to expedite a decisive victory.
(Quick Strike, Swift, Strike Damage Effects, Fury, Aggro)

Curiosity | Anticipate. [...]
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UPPER DECK :: 2025 Spring Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo :: Author admin

2025-04-09T18:45:37-05:00

The Spring Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo will be taking place April 24-27, 2025. Upper Deck is thrilled to be a part of yet another exhilarating annual event for all sports collectors! As part of the largest and longest-running sports collectibles show in Canada, Upper Deck will be bringing back the ever-popular Wrapper Redemption Program, plus many [...]
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UPPER DECK :: Heroes, Villains, and Berries oh my | Neopets Battledome TCG :: Author admin

2025-04-11T17:27:11-05:00

Choose Your Hero or Villain (We aren’t Judging)
Champions of Meridell sees the introduction of two new card types, Heroes and Villains! They function similar to Faeries and even sit in the same zone. Some of which even have the ability to transform! Let’s take a look at a few of the ones you can find [...]
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS :: Site Updates (4/18/2025) :: Author admin

2025-04-18T10:45:14-05:00

phpBB updated to ver. 3.3.15
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Added the phpBB Media Embed PlugIn to the site
- This will better handle media links from 3rd party sites
- This fixes posting "tweets" which broke when Twitter changed to X - "x.com" links will post correctly now
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Fixed RSS Feeds
- These feed the "Industry News" forums
- They all broke a few months ago
- Updated to the new version of feedpostbot and pulled down missing posts