I don't pop in on the baseball thread much, but that cleat card is NUTS

The print run for this product is insane, so it's a pretty brutal rip. But what isn't these days? Be very careful with the "case hits" and "SSPs." I explained this more in a video I made but people are confusing scarcity and distribution I think.

With that being said, there are some parallels I ...

I might try it again second half of the season when I don't need an Ethan Thompson and Garrison Mathews lol

This is great and I'm glad you shared it

Wow I feel like you killed it with those 3. The right players, too.

Here's one I grabbed recently...the patches are pretty small, but I was happy to see a triple with these guys either way!

I ripped a couple blasters Thursday night at a release party and got to see some of this stuff in hand. Some rapidfire thoughts:

1. It was nice to see a licensed Topps basketball set again. It feels totally different this time around because there's more carryover from baseball than anything else ...

Those foil colors work so well for the Sonics, too! I'm really glad Panini gave us one last good run on the way out.

Time to bump this up for 2025!

I feel like I *might* have that CJ Watson. If I stumble across it, I'll add it to your stack!

Thank you! I have more I need to make soon!

I won't be ripping any save for maybe a blaster or two, but I'm looking forward to the return of flagship Topps!

Wave 5 is pretty small...but progress is progress!

thesportcardking wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:09 pm First I've seen of these, very cool. Certainly a neat pairing with the set, have you completed it?

I've got 2 cards left to go - not necessarily tough ones either. It's just a matter of finding the right combo of low-grade/SGC slab/price!

Great first episode guys! I will do my best to share it!

Wave 4 features players from the Warriors and Hawks!

AbraCalabro wrote: Mon Aug 11, 2025 8:17 am Dude this is freaking sweet. Your design is top notch. Keep this thread bumped.

p.s.
Landscape orientation cards = WIN

Thank you! I have another 9 or so that aren't pictured yet. Maybe I'll make a video of them in my toploader binder.

I've been collecting the 57 set for years now and have had thoughts about trying to get a signed copy of every card. I quickly realized the costs for that would be insane. So instead, I elected to try a custom auto card set using autos I already had or ones that are cheaper to acquire. For example ...

It's almost that time

That IT Insignia is INSANE!

Has anyone tried these yet? I actually have a horizontal insert set I'm slowly working on...hmmm. They're kinda expensive on Amazon, but I might have to pick some up "for science"


Have not tried the BCW ones personally.
Have an opened UltraPro one I can't return and won't use - if you need me ...

I picked this guy up last week. I’m loving how stupid cheap some cards are now. $4 for photoshoot worn chunky, stitchy patch? Yes please. Does gold jersey, gold patch, gold foil count as color match :lol:


Great looking card - those gold Kings jerseys were awesome.


Welcome! One of my ...

Has anyone tried these yet? I actually have a horizontal insert set I'm slowly working on...hmmm. They're kinda expensive on Amazon, but I might have to pick some up "for science"

UD hasn't been perfect, but I feel like their relic language has been the most consistent over time. Here's a video I made comparing some of their different statements:

https://youtu.be/ZMsUn5bTxxM

And then Panini:

https://youtu.be/dlGUpCFwa54

And Topps:

https://youtu.be/pPf7Ma66cQ4

I haven't ...

One. More. Game.