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DK Metcalf Rookie Cards Could Be Ones to Watch

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His real name is DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf so you understand why he wound up simply as DK.  Whatever the moniker, the Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver is making a name for himself. Metcalf had seven catches for 160 yards and a touchdown in last weekend’s wild card game, the most by any rookie in playoff game in the Super Bowl era era.  For the 2019 regular … [Read more...] about DK Metcalf Rookie Cards Could Be Ones to Watch

Derrick Henry Rookie Cards Still on the Affordable Side

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He's probably not the first name that pops into your head when the NFL's biggest stars are discussed. Whether it's a lack of team success, a relatively small market or a somewhat slow statistical start to his career, he's been sort of an afterthought in the collecting market.  While interest has picked up lately, you can still buy a very nice autographed Derrick Henry … [Read more...] about Derrick Henry Rookie Cards Still on the Affordable Side

NFLPA’s “Rising 50” List Offers Insight into Player Demand

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The NFL Players Association has released the NFLPA 2016 Rising 50, its second annual list identifying players it says are “best positioned to rank among top-sellers of all officially licensed merchandise and become future retail stars.” Although the list is meant to provide its existing and prospective business partners – including licensees, retailers and sponsors – with … [Read more...] about NFLPA’s “Rising 50” List Offers Insight into Player Demand

Gronkowski Rookie Cards Still a Good Value Play?

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Thanks to the new records he seems to set about every other week, it may seem like he’s been around longer but the truth is he’s only 26.  Collectors only have to go back to 2010 to find Rob Gronkowski rookie cards. One of the NFL’s biggest personalities and most skilled stars, “Gronk” appears on his way to a Hall of Fame career, barring a serious injury. He has … [Read more...] about Gronkowski Rookie Cards Still a Good Value Play?

Best 1970s Football Cards

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If you grew up in the decade or have developed a fondness for the NFL’s modern history, coming up with a list of the best 1970s football cards is like a parent trying to pick a favorite child.  We’ve listed some of the obvious choices in past articles about the best of all-time (like this one) but narrowing it down to a particular decade is harder than you think and besides, … [Read more...] about Best 1970s Football Cards

2012 NFL Rookie Cards: Value Plays on Potential Future Stars

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by Eamonn Donlyn Talk about a loaded question. Trying to gauge the current rookie card market is like trying to figure out a 10 different rubix cubes with 10 different color patterns. Long gone are the days of  one or two rookie cards.  A quick search in the the football cards section on eBay for 'Andrew Luck rookie card', results in over 14,000 sold listings between … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Rookie Cards: Value Plays on Potential Future Stars

NFL Rookie Card Sales Push Market into New Season

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The season begins tonight but for collectors and prospectors, the NFL's 2012 campaign actually kicked off months ago when this year's much anticipated crop of rookies began showing up on officially licensed trading cards.  Unofficial statistics compiled by Sports Collectors Daily show that the two marquee players in this year's draft have accounted for over $661,000 in sales on … [Read more...] about NFL Rookie Card Sales Push Market into New Season

How This Year’s NFL Rookie Cards Are Driving Sales

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by Craig Paulson The 2010 football card market is enjoying a resurgence, both in sales and in interest, at least compared with recent years. This year's product, at least so far, appears to be a hit both with the consumer/collector as well as within the hobby itself. Traditionally, a specific card set is driven by it's rookie cards. A look back at some of football's … [Read more...] about How This Year’s NFL Rookie Cards Are Driving Sales

Tebow Rookie Cards Still Move Despite Lack of PT

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It's been a quiet start to Tim Tebow's professional football career. Two rushing attempts; two yards.  That's it so far for one of the most heralded college football players of all time.  In fact, last weekend, he was inactive for the Denver Broncos' third game of the season, a loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Brady Quinn was designated the number two quarterback behind … [Read more...] about Tebow Rookie Cards Still Move Despite Lack of PT