Mostly Football Insights, Analysis & Memorabilia
Sports cards have always been a valuable commodity, and a particular favourite among collectors who have a passion for sport. But over the years, some types of cards have become more popular than others, and basketball cards have seen a huge resurgence over the last decade. In fact, some collectors believe that some basketball cards have become some of the most valuable on the market, meaning that there’s never been a better time to start collecting.
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Basketball is by no means a new sport, but when it comes to card collecting, it has long been behind baseball. But that has started to change in recent years, and more people than ever are collecting basketball cards, making it one of the most popular forms of card collecting in the world.
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Baseball cards are not exactly a rare commodity, and while they may not be quite as popular today as they once were, they’re still a highly valued collectable for many people out there. And due to the number of baseball cards that can be found on the market, almost all of them don’t carry too much value. There are some exceptions to this, however.
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Even though basketball trading cards don’t fetch prices in the same league as football and baseball trading cards – think hundreds of thousands of dollars for the most valuable – there are still many enthusiasts who are going to be salivating over this list of the most valuable basketball cards ever. 1948 Bowman #69 George Mikan Estimated PSA 9 Value: $90,000 George Mikan was basketball’s first big name and set the bar for others such as Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell who followed shortly. 1957 Topps #77 Bill Russell Estimated PSA 9 Value: $85,000 Bill Russell’s rookie card is one […]
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The most valuable football trading cards can easily fetch upwards of five and six figure prices and the most serious collectors will pay almost unthinkable amounts of money for the bragging rights. The scarcity and aggressive auctioning of many of the most valuable playing cards can keep hobbyists searching for many years and once they do find one, they’ll do almost anything to own it! Take a look at the most valuable football trading cards in history below. 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski Rookie Card Estimated PSA 9 Value: $750,000 Bronko Nagurski is one of the NFL’s original Hall of […]
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While we may not be able to explain it, as humans we tend to spend exorbitant amounts of money on things we don’t really need, especially when we have the financial means to do so and passion comes into play. This is basically how the exciting and expensive world of baseball card trading came to life, with many wanting to get their hands on rare collectables and willing to purchase them for the same amount as a fairly average house. There are some that can be picked up for 10 cents at a local mall convention, but we’re more interested […]
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The Beginning of Baseball Cards Since the game first started in the 1840’s, Baseball almost immediately becomes USA’s most popular sport. And basically since the start of baseball, there has been some form of baseball card to collect. Originally just mementos stuck in books of either famous or local baseball players and teams, these cards evolved into commercial cards in the 1860’s, which were a form of advertising.
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Rarity is very important for valuable baseball cards, along with public perception of the player himself. The more popular the card the less it’s worth, and there are some cards that depreciated far faster than others. Let’s look at some once great cards that today fetch a relatively average price in comparison to when the players were at the height of their careers. 1. Jose Canseco At the height of his career, Jose Canseco was the biggest player in the League. His 1986 Donruss Rookie card became one of the most sought after, yet traded cards. At a time this […]
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One of the most celebrated athletes in Basketball, Stephen Curry, has charmed fans both on and off court. This squeaky clean baller has some excellent cards in circulation but we will be looking at a personal favourite here, the 2009/2010 Playoff National Treasures Stephen Curry RC #206 Patch Autograph card. This is one of those rare cases where a rising talent appears on a well-designed card with all the elements that will increase the card’s value over time like the limited print run, attractive design and of course a well respected athlete on the front. Finding a legitimate version of […]
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Learning how to spot fake football trading cards is a tough business. There are many scam artists out there who employ more and more sophisticated ways to fool buyers. With modern printing hardware and software, making a convincing fake is very possible for the average scammer with a bit of time on his or her hands. Fortunately there are many elements potential buyers can pay attention to in order to make an informed purchase, so we are going to share our top tips right here. Hope they are helpful! Investigate The Seller The first step a buyer can take to […]
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