Shaq is Rising up!

[cwbennett]

Was just checking over some of his rookie cards they are pointing up and some of his rookie PSA Graded are hot to at least I can still afford him:D

[chuckerrrr]

There are millions of his rookies printed. Dont be fooled by the plastic case with a piece of paper at the top with the number 10. Buy something short printed instead.


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[Arianny_Fan]

Shaq Life! His show probably affects his card prices. I watched the show, it's pretty funny. Pretty much what you expect from Shaq. Shaq is a good dude.

[phdbeckett]

27 x Topps #362 got me $362 this morning.

[Stackfan]

There are millions of his rookies printed. Dont be fooled by the plastic case with a piece of paper at the top with the number 10. Buy something short printed instead.


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Typically i'm against paying a PSA10 tax... Shaq's rookies are getting to the point of vintage, and there isn't a ton in PSA10 or BGS 9.5 condition. Yes, they over printed, but they are iconic cards. 86 Fleer had a high production run too.

[steadned36]

27 x Topps #362 got me $362 this morning.

What a time to be alive!

[Stats]

I'm a big Shaq fan but I prefer getting his early autos over RCs

[kevin2323]

shhhhhhhhhhhh

don't spill the beans man.

[cwbennett]

Shaq Life! His show probably affects his card prices. I watched the show, it's pretty funny. Pretty much what you expect from Shaq. Shaq is a good dude.

yea its a fun show and he's a nice guy and freaking huge

[thenwhatjk]

So much more room to grow too

The PSA 9’s seem to be the best deal currently

[ThoseBackPages]

Buy his non-trade UD RC

[This is]

I have lots of Shaq in boxes in my attic.. Time to dig out??

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[thenwhatjk]

Buy his non-trade UD RC

Many discerning collectors are preferring the All Division Team

[mindcycle]

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[bberns]

Many discerning collectors are preferring the All Division Team

What does this even mean?

[ThoseBackPages]

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[ninjacookies]

The real smart money's on Elden Campbell.

[Snakeonia]

UD 10s are a tough grab. And will continue to be. I think thats how PSA is holding the junk wax market up. Not grading very many more 10s in the future. Like there is 300 some in circulation at the moment, crack them all and you definitely get less than 300 back. Probably less than 100. Lots of 9s have been cracked and have been double entered. So as it stands if a psa 10 is 700-1000ish. Dont see it coming down anytime soon with the low pop. And when 10s go up of jordan, 10s of shaq will see a bump, and when 10s see a bump 9s will see a bump. Seems most price is driven from the top down. Currently supply is very low for stuff im interested in. Thus price wars are abound, something I don’t want to participate in, so im stuck just watching it all unfold and shaking my head. Ship has sailed and damn near everything. I will wait till it comes closer to port before I swim out and try to jump on.


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[jasonm2121]

Are all of the legends rookie cards going bananas now because no current players are able to play? It is crazy, all of this mostly junk era stuff is out of control, which was due for a bump, but 2-400X in a few weeks? Wow.

[thenwhatjk]

What does this even mean?

I dunno, just trying to pretend I belong

[Vinny1984]

shhhhhhhhhhhh

don't spill the beans man.

I second this.

[jasonm2121]

UD 10s are a tough grab. And will continue to be. I think thats how PSA is holding the junk wax market up. Not grading very many more 10s in the future. Like there is 300 some in circulation at the moment, crack them all and you definitely get less than 300 back. Probably less than 100. Lots of 9s have been cracked and have been double entered. So as it stands if a psa 10 is 700-1000ish. Dont see it coming down anytime soon with the low pop. And when 10s go up of jordan, 10s of shaq will see a bump, and when 10s see a bump 9s will see a bump. Seems most price is driven from the top down. Currently supply is very low for stuff im interested in. Thus price wars are abound, something I don’t want to participate in, so im stuck just watching it all unfold and shaking my head. Ship has sailed and damn near everything. I will wait till it comes closer to port before I swim out and try to jump on.


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Agree, and just the fact that the black border is a tough grade in general. The card itself is pretty iconic too, I recall this and the Beam Team being highly desired his first few years in the league, all of his cards were desired, but I remember those 2 being on the top.

[yrozmaryn]

I bought the Shaq UD #1 Draft Pick Rc PSA 10 on eBay for $1000, i tried for another but the guy took down the card. Been looking for more :)

[jasonm2121]

I bought the Shaq UD #1 Draft Pick Rc PSA 10 on eBay for $1000, i tried for another but the guy took down the card. Been looking for more :)

Nice! When did it sell?

[Cavaliercards]

Thanks for this thread, we are getting a lot of Shaq offers today.

[Zcardsz]

Love Shaqs.


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[imbluestreak23]

What a time to be in the hobby. What a time indeed

[imbluestreak23]

Love Shaqs.


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Give Fleer a license already!

Revive them from bankruptcy...or from UD!

[jasonm2121]

Give Fleer a license already!

Revive them from bankruptcy...or from UD!

There is something about those 90s designs, so creative

[SupermanBrandon]

There is something about those 90s designs, so creative

vs in todays world...just add a different colored boarder (tiger print, yellow laser, etc). I miss the '90s inserts.

[drkwingd10]

Time to get all the UD Mcd's rc cards! The shaq is back..limited time only.

[buckunteer]

There is something about those 90s designs, so creative

It's almost like there was competition or something...

[Sutantoj]

Shaq cards are so undervalued
Especially 90s inserts

[jasonm2121]

Time to get all the UD Mcd's rc cards! The shaq is back..limited time only.

Agree, grabbed one last week for cheap

[danimal875]

There are millions of his rookies printed. Dont be fooled by the plastic case with a piece of paper at the top with the number 10. Buy something short printed instead.


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Ive bought and sold probably 10 collections of basketball cards and looked at hundreds of Shaq RCs that went from pack to binder. 10s don't fall out of the sky. They printed a ton of cards and they cared about the quality like they were.

[jasonm2121]

Ive bought and sold probably 10 collections of basketball cards and looked at hundreds of Shaq RCs that went from pack to binder. 10s don't fall out of the sky. They printed a ton of cards and they cared about the quality like they were.

The 10s sure don’t, not many when you consider the amount printed

[bigjbasketball]

Just picked up a couple 92-93 UD high series hobby boxes to rip for fun...hoping for a couple nice Shaq rookies!

[thenwhatjk]

I’m very much not up on the machinations of the modern pump and dump in the genre of basketball: when do I sell these? Is the buyers group shooting to get this stuff higher or should I sell now?

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=917176

[mindcycle]

Ive bought and sold probably 10 collections of basketball cards and looked at hundreds of Shaq RCs that went from pack to binder. 10s don't fall out of the sky. They printed a ton of cards and they cared about the quality like they were.

The 10s sure don’t, not many when you consider the amount printed

Still better off with something actually rare rather than a plastic case of a bass card IMO.

[jasonm2121]

Still better off with something actually rare rather than a plastic case of a bass card IMO.

Word? Most non rare base RCs have been blowing up across all sports. Griffey, Sanders, James, Brady, Shaq, Mattingly to name a few.

[thelistofjustin]

Still better off with something actually rare rather than a plastic case of a bass card IMO.

A graded card is the exact same as an ungraded card. I never got the allure of paying more for a case. If I sold I get it though. People are paying it so why not.

[djolley86]

Thanks for this post as well. Got a more than fair offer on a Shaq card that was not moving before.

Now, if we can just find someone to pump 90s base of non-stars, we'd really be in business!

[Sutantoj]

Thanks for this post as well. Got a more than fair offer on a Shaq card that was not moving before.

Now, if we can just find someone to pump 90s base of non-stars, we'd really be in business!

His 90s inserts are so undervalued

[Asian62150]

So a 1992 Shaquille O’Neal UD RC PSA 10 = 1986 Fleer Jordan PSA 7

Yeah...I’ll take the MJ.

[ThoseBackPages]

So a 1992 Shaquille O’Neal UD RC PSA 10 = 1986 Fleer Jordan PSA 7

Yeah...I’ll take the MJ.

what if you have the MJ already?

[isles4life]

Shaq in his prime was the most dominant force that I've ever seen play.

[HarryLime]

So a 1992 Shaquille O’Neal UD RC PSA 10 = 1986 Fleer Jordan PSA 7

Yeah...I’ll take the MJ.

Thanks for letting us know. I know I'll sleep better tonight knowing which card you would prefer to own.

Arthur

[Asian62150]

what if you have the MJ already?

MORE MJ!!! :flex:

[mindcycle]

Word? Most non rare base RCs have been blowing up across all sports. Griffey, Sanders, James, Brady, Shaq, Mattingly to name a few.

Herd mentality.

A graded card is the exact same as an ungraded card. I never got the allure of paying more for a case. If I sold I get it though. People are paying it so why not.

Yep. That's why i've never really cared about it. I can get the same card in a lower grade or ungraded for 1/10, or sometimes 1/100 of the price. Vintage and cards where it's actually hard to find good condition are the exception. But paying a premium for a graded modern card that's already mint 99% of the time is just laughable to me..

But in all honesty, I hope people keep on buying dem graded bass so i can pick up actual rare stuff people let slide through the cracks.

[asujbl]

So a 1992 Shaquille O’Neal UD RC PSA 10 = 1986 Fleer Jordan PSA 7

Yeah...I’ll take the MJ.

I'd take the Shaquille

What do I win?

[djolley86]

This whole RC push of the last few months seems very scammy to me.

[DajuanWagner]

Not sure if this fits or not, but I blame Gary V...…...actually, isn't it o.k. to blame Gary V for everything????

[scotthenrichs]

Any time a card sells for more than it used to, it’s Gary V’s fault, apparently.

[Tommy1380]

So a 1992 Shaquille O’Neal UD RC PSA 10 = 1986 Fleer Jordan PSA 7

Yeah...I’ll take the MJ.

I don't see where anyone said that. The Jordan PSA 7 is going for about $4,200 right now. The UD Shaq PSA 10 is only going for about $1,000-1,200.

[Rob 23]

Shaq in his prime was the most dominant force that I've ever seen play.

1999-00 could be argued as the single best season performance in NBA history:

67 wins
NBA champion
MVP (one vote shy of being the first unanimous)
Finals MVP
All-star game MVP
Scoring title
2nd in DPOY vote

Regular season
29.7 PPG 13.6 RPG
Playoffs
30.7 PPG 15.4 RPG
Finals
38.0 PPG 16.7 RPG

BEAST.

Shame he took his foot off the gas and fell out with Kobe but there are a lot of what ifs in NBA history I guess.
What if Jordan never retired three times?
What if the Thunder never traded Harden?
What if the season never ended due to this GOD DAMN CORONAVIRUS? (Sorry :( )

[dasiegel]

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:cry::cry::cry:

[dasiegel]

in fairness anytime anyone makes a post about a player someone says it's a pump and dump tho

[LeonfromNC]

in fairness anytime anyone makes a post about a player someone says it's a pump and dump tho

It’s either 1 of these 3 things

pump and dump

Or

Gary V

Or

cards have became the hottest commodity here recently during the COVID-19

[daeve]

I'm thinking part of some of the bump on retired guys is because there's no games right now. The Bulls doc is probably helping all 80s/90s stuff as well.

It's funny because in baseball I'm noticing it with prospects. No games = more people bored at home reading all the prospect lists that came out January-March.

[fdjizm]

Yes, but WHY!? when Shaq cards have been so low for years (too low)

I PC Shaq but I don't see the drive for these prices.

[Jwhoops]

There is something about those 90s designs, so creative

I always thought it would be interesting to hear from somebody who played a part in the design process of these cards. You'd think they would still be around somewhere, maybe even still collecting...

[Rob 23]

I always thought it would be interesting to hear from somebody who played a part in the design process of these cards. You'd think they would still be around somewhere, maybe even still collecting...

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[gomiamigo]

The real smart money's on Elden Campbell.

cough Eddie Jones cough

[gomiamigo]

1999-00 could be argued as the single best season performance in NBA history:

LOL no. Not even close.

1967 Wilt
68 Wins
MVP
24-24-8 [blocks not counted or would be double digits according to Bill Russell]
Finals MVP
46 mins per game
Best defender in the NBA
Playoffs 22-29-9
Led league in fg% and true shooting %
1st win shares, 1st ws/48, 1st PER
season highs of 58-38-17

or 1960, his rookie season:
38-27
MVP
playoffs 33-26
46 min per game, led NBA, also games, FTs, FGs,
Led NBA in win shares, ws/48, and PER

[mindcycle]

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[Jray]

LOL no. Not even close.

1967 Wilt
68 Wins
MVP
24-24-8 [blocks not counted or would be double digits according to Bill Russell]
Finals MVP
46 mins per game
Best defender in the NBA
Playoffs 22-29-9
Led league in fg% and true shooting %
1st win shares, 1st ws/48, 1st PER
season highs of 58-38-17

or 1960, his rookie season:
38-27
MVP
playoffs 33-26
46 min per game, led NBA, also games, FTs, FGs,
Led NBA in win shares, ws/48, and PER
As impressive as those stats are it was a different game. Shaq would have owned him in my opinion.

[Justin7]

As impressive as those stats are it was a different game. Shaq would have owned him in my opinion.

Your opinion is wrong. Even Shaq won't say that.

[messier2]

Shaq mania!

[isles4life]

1999-00 could be argued as the single best season performance in NBA history:

67 wins
NBA champion
MVP (one vote shy of being the first unanimous)
Finals MVP
All-star game MVP
Scoring title
2nd in DPOY vote

Regular season
29.7 PPG 13.6 RPG
Playoffs
30.7 PPG 15.4 RPG
Finals
38.0 PPG 16.7 RPG

BEAST.

Shame he took his foot off the gas and fell out with Kobe but there are a lot of what ifs in NBA history I guess.
What if Jordan never retired three times?
What if the Thunder never traded Harden?
What if the season never ended due to this GOD DAMN CORONAVIRUS? (Sorry :( )

What if MJ was drafted by a different team?

[messier2]

I'm going through all my shoe boxes looking for Shaq!

[Bowman1951]

I didn't see anyone mention it but the connection to Kobe and now being gone could be a part of the nostalgia factor for those wanting to go back and get his cards too with his connection to the amazing Lakers run that started about 20 years ago.

[rustywest]

Shaq in his prime was the most dominant force that I've ever seen play.

Agreed. That year Curry went bonko from downtown is 2nd for me in just being just an unstoppable force but we all know what happened in the Finals. Then Durant cut Curry's ascent ... but I digress.

1999-00 could be argued as the single best season performance in NBA history:

67 wins
NBA champion
MVP (one vote shy of being the first unanimous)
Finals MVP
All-star game MVP
Scoring title
2nd in DPOY vote

Regular season
29.7 PPG 13.6 RPG
Playoffs
30.7 PPG 15.4 RPG
Finals
38.0 PPG 16.7 RPG

BEAST.

Shame he took his foot off the gas and fell out with Kobe but there are a lot of what ifs in NBA history I guess.
What if Jordan never retired three times?
What if the Thunder never traded Harden?
What if the season never ended due to this GOD DAMN CORONAVIRUS? (Sorry :( )

Unstoppable!

Shaq is a fun guy, not psychotic like Kobe. He punished in Miami too...
I was reading the other day about his final season in Boston, even when he was old and fat. When he could stay on the court, him KG, Pierce, Ray & Rondo had the best rating in the league, 5 man unit.

Big Diesel was a beast.

[bigjbasketball]

1999-00 could be argued as the single best season performance in NBA history:

67 wins
NBA champion
MVP (one vote shy of being the first unanimous)
Finals MVP
All-star game MVP
Scoring title
2nd in DPOY vote

Regular season
29.7 PPG 13.6 RPG
Playoffs
30.7 PPG 15.4 RPG
Finals
38.0 PPG 16.7 RPG

BEAST.

Shame he took his foot off the gas and fell out with Kobe but there are a lot of what ifs in NBA history I guess.
What if Jordan never retired three times?
What if the Thunder never traded Harden?
What if the season never ended due to this GOD DAMN CORONAVIRUS? (Sorry :( )

Wow, I honestly forgot how insane those numbers were, especially during the Finals. I’m not sure we’re seeing 38 PPG and 16.7 RPG in the Finals again anytime soon. Maybe Giannis would have the best chance of coming closest to those numbers, but that is a stretch considering the Bucks haven’t made the Finals yet. Ugh I just really want basketball to come back. The playoffs were gearing up to be so good this year.

[isles4life]

As impressive as those stats are it was a different game. Shaq would have owned him in my opinion.

The game was extremely different. I wonder if a lot of those players would succeed in today's NBA.


Talking about that insane finals he had. Does anyone remember who the next best player on the Lakers was? That was Kobe, who averaged a whopping 15.6 ppg, 4.6 apg, and 4.2 rpg in 35 mpg.

[thewild3]

Which Upper Deck Shaq RC is more limited and sought after more, the Trade Card, #1 Draft Pick, or the international Italian version?

[Sutantoj]

Which Upper Deck Shaq RC is more limited and sought after more, the Trade Card, #1 Draft Pick, or the international Italian version?

Draft pick, but the psa 10 is > 1k and pop is high
I picked up the Fleer #401 (the only his rc with black jersey) and psa 10 is relatively low pop around 300
and also the beam team member's only

[This is]

Feb 11 Shaq 1992 Topps Gold Psa 10 sells for $199.
April 28 same card sells for $860

WOW

[Snakeonia]

Draft pick, but the psa 10 is > 1k and pop is high
I picked up the Fleer #401 (the only his rc with black jersey) and psa 10 is relatively low pop around 300
and also the beam team member's only


300 is a high pop? Tell that to griffey psa 10 collectors. Theres more mj 86 10s than those.


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[Sutantoj]

300 is a high pop? Tell that to griffey psa 10 collectors. Theres more mj 86 10s than those.


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I said 300 is low pop for fleer #401

The UD draft pick (diff card) has high pop

[Rob 23]

LOL no. Not even close.

1967 Wilt
68 Wins
MVP
24-24-8 [blocks not counted or would be double digits according to Bill Russell]
Finals MVP
46 mins per game
Best defender in the NBA
Playoffs 22-29-9
Led league in fg% and true shooting %
1st win shares, 1st ws/48, 1st PER
season highs of 58-38-17

or 1960, his rookie season:
38-27
MVP
playoffs 33-26
46 min per game, led NBA, also games, FTs, FGs,
Led NBA in win shares, ws/48, and PER

Perhaps I should have said in the modern era but there's a reason Wilt and Bill have so many ridiculous records that will likely never ever be beaten but aren't in the GOAT conversation as often. It's difficult to compare the eras numbers wise.




*DISCLAIMER
Not trying to pump Shaq's cards, I'm just a fan

*DISCLAIMER 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
I own 18 Shaq cards

*DISCLAIMER 3D!
Not trying to disrespect Chamberlain or Russell, they're both all time top 10 players imo

[Snakeonia]

Confusion
301 ud shaq psa 10 is not low pop
300 fleer shaq psa 10 is low pop

?


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[ATLOTP]

Huge fan of Shaq. Never watched him play ball but I love him on that show. I bought his 19-20 Prizm auto redemption, so I hope I'll eventually get that.

[messier2]

When will the Shaq card bubble burst? Or, is it just starting?

[MattMiller]

I Think finally starting! His high end PSAs are just scarce, and people waking up to what a great guy and player he is! I am buying UD#1 and beamteams... would love to have the classic 4 sport auto out of 150 and I see 3 out on ebay but out of my price range.

[bigjbasketball]

I said 300 is low pop for fleer #401

The UD draft pick (diff card) has high pop

Not sure what pop report you’re looking at, but I see only 301 PSA 10s for the Shaq UD RC. There are over 4500 graded 8 and over 2500 graded 9, so it should be pretty obvious that this is a very condition sensitive card and I’m honestly surprised it’s not worth more.

[MattMiller]

That is not alot for the supposed huge print run... These things may catch on fire more and now I need one ;)

[djolley86]

Hype threads galore! Might have to post a ton of my Shaq stuff if people buy into this.

[MattMiller]

Hype threads galore! Might have to post a ton of my Shaq stuff if people buy into this.
Do you have any 92 #1UD PSA10 or Beamteams? I am buying or will trade. Thanks!

[craney]

I've got nearly all of the RCS in 9.5. Here's a few:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-kqRMrd2/0/703bfe42/M/shaq27-M.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-rBCbTzc/0/3fda89e6/M/shaq29-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-WK759Z8/0/5feff914/M/shaq11-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-tRHKFqj/0/546b10c4/M/shaq34-M.jpg

And some I'm need to upgrade:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-M8SMgJn/0/ff4a17d7/M/shaq35-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-86zDqKP/0/59a4604a/M/shaq8-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-PvmHjjs/0/d3ef507f/M/shaq4-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-QzMMfFX/0/9ec7bbca/M/shaq6-M.jpg

[MattMiller]

I've got nearly all of the RCS in 9.5. Here's a few:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-kqRMrd2/0/703bfe42/M/shaq27-M.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-rBCbTzc/0/3fda89e6/M/shaq29-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-WK759Z8/0/5feff914/M/shaq11-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-tRHKFqj/0/546b10c4/M/shaq34-M.jpg

And some I'm need to upgrade:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-M8SMgJn/0/ff4a17d7/M/shaq35-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-86zDqKP/0/59a4604a/M/shaq8-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-PvmHjjs/0/d3ef507f/M/shaq4-M.jpghttps://photos.smugmug.com/Basketball/ONeal-Shaquille/i-QzMMfFX/0/9ec7bbca/M/shaq6-M.jpg
Those are great! Any idea on why 92 topps/topps gold is going crazy? How much for the beamer?

[shayscards79]

Maybe I'll go on eBay a buy a nice raw UD RC for $10.

Or pay a fortune for one because a card from 1992 is graded.

I'll stick with the raw copy.

[Chris P]

Was curious about his Finest First Refractor and yup those are insane. Bought mine for 50 when I first got back into collecting in 2016

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49835482237_b2c92de290_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iVMSCn)

[Chris P]

Those are great! Any idea on why 92 topps/topps gold is going crazy? How much for the beamer?

Guessing Topps because it's flagship.

[artiearens]

Boxes of 1992 Topps Series 2 are now heading up to $125+ per box. Last summer I picked up some of the Shaq rookies I never had the chance to own as a kid. I just checked and I paid less than $50 for my PSA 10 Topps Gold in July 2019. Be interesting to see what ends up happening to his 1992 cards prices once sports opens back up.

[cardrcomeback]

Everyone’s cards are rising up - Shaq, LeBron, Wade, Rodman, etc.

I’ve seen it big time with TC Refractors

[bigjbasketball]

I busted one of my boxes of 92-93 Upper Deck and hit a very nice looking Shaq #1 Draft Pick RC. Overall the card looks great, sharp corners, flawless surface, but there is some white on the left edge, so it won’t gem. Might send it in for grading anyway and see if it’s good enough to get a 9.

Pulling this card is making my nostalgia meter go crazy, so I’m looking at some other cheap boxes to break just for fun with chances of pulling a Shaq RC. Question for the experts - do those old Classic Draft boxes have chances of pulling autographs? Or were those buybacks and not available in the regular boxes? I’ve seen a lot of different versions of the Shaq auto from 92 Classic and there is a /2500 version in silver ink and a /500 version in blue ink, and maybe some others. I’m sure the odds of pulling something like this is probably worse than getting struck by lightning, but I didn’t know if it was even possible from a regular box. I think the 92 Classic Four Sport lists on the box that you can pull autos, but the boxes for 92 basketball don’t say anything about autos in the box.

[MattMiller]

From this Auction, This guy calcs the odd's of getting the shaq 150...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153904521838?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

How Rare is the card? Here is the math:

12 Boxes per case x 40,000 cases x 36 packs per box = 17,280,000 packs
(this does not count the jumbo cases, no idea on those numbers)

so 150/17,280,000 = 8.68e-6 or every 115,200 packs or every 3200 boxes or every 266 cases

So odd's of the pulling the Shaq 150 Auto is 1 out of 115,200 Packs!

I believe Most of these are still in the packs from what I have seen.

[buckunteer]

Boxes of 1992 Topps Series 2 are now heading up to $125+ per box. Last summer I picked up some of the Shaq rookies I never had the chance to own as a kid. I just checked and I paid less than $50 for my PSA 10 Topps Gold in July 2019. Be interesting to see what ends up happening to his 1992 cards prices once sports opens back up.



That's bonkers. A local mom and pop shop had random early 90s junk wax and I bought a box of this about 4 years ago for $5. He literally looked at me and said "here" and threw in a second box FREE. Was just excited to get rid of some of it lmao. I think I had like 7 base Shaq RCs...sold/traded all of them away! No golds though sadly.

[steadned36]

Probably time for Fleer Tony's Pizza & Drake's to escalate

[bigjbasketball]

From this Auction, This guy calcs the odd's of getting the shaq 150...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153904521838?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

How Rare is the card? Here is the math:

12 Boxes per case x 40,000 cases x 36 packs per box = 17,280,000 packs
(this does not count the jumbo cases, no idea on those numbers)

so 150/17,280,000 = 8.68e-6 or every 115,200 packs or every 3200 boxes or every 266 cases

So odd's of the pulling the Shaq 150 Auto is 1 out of 115,200 Packs!

I believe Most of these are still in the packs from what I have seen.

Sooooo you’re sayin there’s a chance?? I was just curious because I didn’t see anything listed on the packaging that says there are autos randomly inserted. Are there a bunch of scrub autos as well that can potentially be pulled from packs? I’m not sure how many guys signed cards from that set.

EDIT - I just looked at that eBay listing and it looks like that’s for the Four Sport auto. Does anyone know anything about the Classic Basketball Draft Picks auto?

[bigjbasketball]

That's bonkers. A local mom and pop shop had random early 90s junk wax and I bought a box of this about 4 years ago for $5. He literally looked at me and said "here" and threw in a second box FREE. Was just excited to get rid of some of it lmao. I think I had like 7 base Shaq RCs...sold/traded all of them away! No golds though sadly.

I remember my friend buying one pack from our LCS back in 92 or 93 (he was a massive Shaq fan) and pulling a Shaq Gold from that one pack. The shop owner said, that’s a $100 card you got there! At the time, Beckett had this listed as a $10 card and there was a x10 multiplier on the gold parallel, haha. Little did he know that he should have gotten it graded and it would be worth much more right now!

[DajuanWagner]

I remember my friend buying one pack from our LCS back in 92 or 93 (he was a massive Shaq fan) and pulling a Shaq Gold from that one pack. The shop owner said, that’s a $100 card you got there! At the time, Beckett had this listed as a $10 card and there was a x10 multiplier on the gold parallel, haha. Little did he know that he should have gotten it graded and it would be worth much more right now!



I miss multipliers...…..that's old school and them youngens just don't know anything about multipliers. They think multipliers is a tool to use on your car....

[MattMiller]

Sooooo you’re sayin there’s a chance?? I was just curious because I didn’t see anything listed on the packaging that says there are autos randomly inserted. Are there a bunch of scrub autos as well that can potentially be pulled from packs? I’m not sure how many guys signed cards from that set.

EDIT - I just looked at that eBay listing and it looks like that’s for the Four Sport auto. Does anyone know anything about the Classic Basketball Draft Picks auto?
If you look at BGS and PSA pop reports, you will find there are not alot of shaq's and they are buried in the boxes still... Jeter card is out of 1100 or so , so you have about 1/11,500 pack chance with him ;)

[bigjbasketball]

I miss multipliers...…..that's old school and them youngens just don't know anything about multipliers. They think multipliers is a tool to use on your car....

There was nothing like pulling a card with a high multiplier back then...my best pull ever as a kid was from the 1996 Topps Stars set (I think that’s what it was called, it was the one that had new cards of all of the Top 50 players of all time). I got a Bill Russell atomic refractor that was a $1 card with a x125 multiplier!

If you look at BGS and PSA pop reports, you will find there are not alot of shaq's and they are buried in the boxes still... Jeter card is out of 1100 or so , so you have about 1/11,500 pack chance with him ;)

Haha, I like those odds! Maybe I’ll bust a few boxes for fun if I can find them cheap enough.

[WallyatJCCards]

He is one of my favorites. Sadly, abut 6 weeks ago, I traded a big chunk of my graded rookies for some Frank Thomas rare Gem rookies. Can't look back now. This thread inspired me, gonna list all my doubles, triples etc. I believe I have a topps Gold Gem, but that may be a keeper....

[HarryLime]

I'm guessing this has appreciated since I picked it up for $20.

1992 Topps rack pack with Shaq Gold on the bottom

https://i.ibb.co/KbbCnNw/1992-Topps-with-Shaq-Gold-showing.png

Arthur

[ronaldkosh]

I love Shaq! Gotta show these off

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[MattMiller]

While Shaq could of been intense and way better, it was cool that he is goofy and did not take himself so serious and could dominate at will... I see his 92 fleer psa 10 is in short supply and I still do not get why his topps & topps gold is going nuts. I love the beam teams!

[Sutantoj]

show some shaqs, there are more incoming

https://live.staticflickr.com/4915/46152732541_32b3d35c02_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2djmPrX)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4908/44336710310_8000f2d6c5_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2axTeiQ)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4838/44336653230_5a8ae8b46e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2axSWkG)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4809/32282333248_0826763369_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RbFoYy)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4879/32282377318_0c0503b7a1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RbFC5o)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4813/31214400887_1b2537357c_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PyiXTD)error card MJ label

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https://live.staticflickr.com/4912/31214398977_f31094c0e6_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PyiXjH)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4905/45241551165_2fce7c1e31_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bVQLYe)

[craney]

Probably time for Fleer Tony's Pizza & Drake's to escalate

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[Snakeonia]

Think panni will get the hint and do real inserts insert of just parallels on a never ending rainbow that cost thousands of dollars to complete ?


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[bigjbasketball]

Think panni will get the hint and do real inserts insert of just parallels on a never ending rainbow that cost thousands of dollars to complete ?


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Panini seems to do a much better job with inserts on the lower-end products compared to their other stuff, just look High Voltage from Hoops and Net Marvels from Donruss this year. I’ll take those over any of the Prizm inserts from this year, although Optic did have some nice looking inserts. Case-hit inserts like Kaboom! and Downtown seem to do pretty well each year too. I wonder if they will be continuing the Downtown set and putting it in a different product this year, since Cornerstones won’t be released as a stand-alone set.

[rj.cataldo]

I see listings of Shaq UD rookies at $500. Is anyone really roughing at those prices? It seems to me that people are trying to make a relatively common - plentiful card (in a psa 9) into something rare. These cards sat below $40 for years.


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[MattMiller]

I see listings of Shaq UD rookies at $500. Is anyone really roughing at those prices? It seems to me that people are trying to make a relatively common - plentiful card (in a psa 9) into something rare. These cards sat below $40 for years.


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I see his psa 10 UD sold for like $1500 last week!

[Snakeonia]

I see listings of Shaq UD rookies at $500. Is anyone really roughing at those prices? It seems to me that people are trying to make a relatively common - plentiful card (in a psa 9) into something rare. These cards sat below $40 for years.


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Think there is as many ud griffey psa 10s as there is shaq 9s so theres that


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[Snakeonia]

3700 griffey 10s
3000 shaq 9s+10s


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[MattMiller]

I do not get the griffey 89 UD PSA10 at all...

[rj.cataldo]

Think there is as many ud griffey psa 10s as there is shaq 9s so theres that


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Well if the argument is PSA 10 rookies went up so it makes sense for Shaq I don’t get it. There are hundreds of examples of cards that are less rare than others selling for more. I’m not even going to argue the Griffey PSA 10 rise is legit or warranted, but these two cards are not the same stature in the Hobby.

The Shaq is a great card and a great rookie, but your comparing it to the most highly collected player of his era in baseball and the #1 card in the inaugural release of any Upper Deck product.

So are you buying Shaq PSA 9 rookies at $500?


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[MattMiller]

Well if the argument is PSA 10 rookies went up so it makes sense for Shaq I don’t get it. There are hundreds of examples of cards that are less rare than others selling for more. I’m not even going to argue the Griffey PSA 10 rise is legit or warranted, but these two cards are not the same stature in the Hobby.

The Shaq is a great card and a great rookie, but your comparing it to the most highly collected player of his era in baseball and the #1 card in the inaugural release of any Upper Deck product.

So are you buying Shaq PSA 9 rookies at $500?


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No, not psa9 for 500 but I may be in on a 10 for $1300-1500 they are pretty scarce...

[rj.cataldo]

No, not psa9 for 500 but I may be in on a 10 for $1300-1500 they are pretty scarce...



I have less issue with a PSA 10 at that price. But some are being listed at ridiculous prices as well.


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[Snakeonia]

Well if the argument is PSA 10 rookies went up so it makes sense for Shaq I don’t get it. There are hundreds of examples of cards that are less rare than others selling for more. I’m not even going to argue the Griffey PSA 10 rise is legit or warranted, but these two cards are not the same stature in the Hobby.

The Shaq is a great card and a great rookie, but your comparing it to the most highly collected player of his era in baseball and the #1 card in the inaugural release of any Upper Deck product.

So are you buying Shaq PSA 9 rookies at $500?


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No. Dont think id spend more than 85$ max for a 9. But in the current firestorm Im priced out entirely and they will probably never be $85 again so im going to have to come up on my price or take my ball and go home. Or look for 8s. I understand its not a 1-1 comparison. I think the shaq 10 should be in the 850-950 range and 9s in the 65-70$ range. Due to discrepancy of 10-9 pop reports.

The crux is there is 10x more griffey 10s than shaq 10s. So does being “iconic” makes up a huge difference. Iconic makes up 1.5x for price(shaq 1100, grif 1500) and 10x for population(stated previously), so griffey worth 15x more on a par value to shaq. Seems that spread is a bit high. Someone is overvalued or someone is undervalued or a combination. I know theres no magic formula but this is kinda how ideas are bouncing around in my head.


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[Tommy1380]

Well if the argument is PSA 10 rookies went up so it makes sense for Shaq I don’t get it. There are hundreds of examples of cards that are less rare than others selling for more. I’m not even going to argue the Griffey PSA 10 rise is legit or warranted, but these two cards are not the same stature in the Hobby.

The Shaq is a great card and a great rookie, but your comparing it to the most highly collected player of his era in baseball and the #1 card in the inaugural release of any Upper Deck product.

So are you buying Shaq PSA 9 rookies at $500?


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The Shaq Upper Deck rookie (not the Trade Card) is probably the most iconic rookie card made in the time period between the 1986 Fleer Jordan and the 1996 Chrome Kobe. And there's less PSA 10 copies than the Jordan Fleer.

IMO, the PSA 10 Shaq Upper Deck has been realllly undervalued for years.

[jasonm2121]

The Shaq Upper Deck rookie (not the Trade Card) is probably the most iconic rookie card made in the time period between the 1986 Fleer Jordan and the 1996 Chrome Kobe. And there's less PSA 10 copies than the Jordan Fleer.

IMO, the PSA 10 Shaq Upper Deck has been realllly undervalued for years.

Agree. There are 300 PSA 10s and will likely not be many more moving forward. The card is 28 years old, and has a lot of 8s and 9s and with the black border, very tough to GEM. I think it is undervalued as well. The Griffey is much easier, but one of the most iconic cards in all sports, ever. Love both.

[1980bust]

I've got a Shaq 93/94 Ultra Scoring Kings that I've always considered grading (even though I hate slabs) just because it looks flawless to me. Even the edges and corners are as tidy and sharp as the day it was made nearly 30 years ago! I've only considered grading it out of curiosity to see what it would get because it looks so perfect.

I've got a couple of Jordan Scoring Kings from the same set, that judging by the other graded ones selling right now, should grade an 8 and an 8.5/9. The prices these are going for right now are nuts.

Also got a 92/93 Beam Team Members Only that I picked up for around $40 AUD (which was about $20 USD at the time) about 10 years ago as I collected the set. This is another one I've always considered grading for the same reasons as the Scoring Kings, but Members Only cards always seemed a bit better quality-controlled than the regular ones to me anyway.

Maybe I'll do a bulk submission and see what happens.

[HarryLime]

The Upper Deck Shaq doesn't get the credit it deserves for the cultural impact it had. I'm not saying it's anywhere near the '89 UD Griffey -- that card is iconic -- but the UD Shaq was a sensation.

It was the first redemption card that actually meant anything. The wait for Series 2 products was unbearable (no series 1 stuff had any of the rookies) but you could pull the Shaq redemption card and mail it out and know that an UD Shaq rookie was on its way to you.

It was crazy. Shaq was everywhere in the culture and nowhere in the hobby. The only thing we had was the redemption card with his silhouette on it. Then they jammed all the redemption cards into holders too small for regular cards, like a CS2 or something, and mailed them all out. At the time I didn't care about condition. I never took that Shaq out of its original holder until I put it in a CS1 to send to PSA. Came back a 7. They just jammed them in there.

Arthur

[Archangel1775]

Agree. There are 300 PSA 10s and will likely not be many more moving forward. The card is 28 years old, and has a lot of 8s and 9s and with the black border, very tough to GEM. I think it is undervalued as well. The Griffey is much easier, but one of the most iconic cards in all sports, ever. Love both.

With the trimming scandal, it's tough to trust many of those. I believe there were less than 100 for awhile than an explosion in the pop.

[MattMiller]

The Upper Deck Shaq doesn't get the credit it deserves for the cultural impact it had. I'm not saying it's anywhere near the '89 UD Griffey -- that card is iconic -- but the UD Shaq was a sensation.

It was the first redemption card that actually meant anything. The wait for Series 2 products was unbearable (no series 1 stuff had any of the rookies) but you could pull the Shaq redemption card and mail it out and know that an UD Shaq rookie was on its way to you.

It was crazy. Shaq was everywhere in the culture and nowhere in the hobby. The only thing we had was the redemption card with his silhouette on it. Then they jammed all the redemption cards into holders too small for regular cards, like a CS2 or something, and mailed them all out. At the time I didn't care about condition. I never took that Shaq out of its original holder until I put it in a CS1 to send to PSA. Came back a 7. They just jammed them in there.

Arthur
I cannot believe that is almost 30 years ago! Time flies for sure, and I remember like it was yesterday!

[jasonm2121]

With the trimming scandal, it's tough to trust many of those. I believe there were less than 100 for awhile than an explosion in the pop.

Gotcha, not sure, be hard to know, but still tough given the likely obscene print run.

[MattMiller]

Gotcha, not sure, be hard to know, but still tough given the likely obscene print run.
Do you know , besides looking pop reports, the print run numbers for the various 92 basketball cards?

[whoshotjr]

The UD redemption was tough. My card sat in a box for decades in the card saver that it arrived in from UD. Only problem, a tiny chip where it stuck to the card saver. No clue if happened over time, or it happened when UD shipped (they came PWE if I remember right)

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[HarryLime]

The UD redemption was tough. My card sat in a box for decades in the card saver that it arrived in from UD. Only problem, a tiny chip where it stuck to the card saver. No clue if happened over time, or it happened when UD shipped (they came PWE if I remember right)

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Yup, PWE with the Shaq crammed in a holder and your redemption card loose in the envelope with a hole punched in it.

Arthur

[gmunay]

The Upper Deck Shaq doesn't get the credit it deserves for the cultural impact it had. I'm not saying it's anywhere near the '89 UD Griffey -- that card is iconic -- but the UD Shaq was a sensation.

It was the first redemption card that actually meant anything. The wait for Series 2 products was unbearable (no series 1 stuff had any of the rookies) but you could pull the Shaq redemption card and mail it out and know that an UD Shaq rookie was on its way to you.

It was crazy. Shaq was everywhere in the culture and nowhere in the hobby. The only thing we had was the redemption card with his silhouette on it. Then they jammed all the redemption cards into holders too small for regular cards, like a CS2 or something, and mailed them all out. At the time I didn't care about condition. I never took that Shaq out of its original holder until I put it in a CS1 to send to PSA. Came back a 7. They just jammed them in there.

Arthur

While I agree with you that the redemption card did create a huge buzz at the time, it's impact is forgotten because it became the TRADE card that isn't considered the true RC.

[MattMiller]

While I agree with you that the redemption card did create a huge buzz at the time, it's impact is forgotten because it became the TRADE card that isn't considered the true RC.
Did UD destroy all the unredeemed cards or did they pull a classic games situation where they leaked out? Maybe a stack is sitting in the vault. I think a shaq beamteam or #1 UD draft pick buyback signed would be awesome!

[boldon1]

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Just pulled this from a pack - wondering why fleer ultra is not getting any love.

Any opinions on what this would grade? Or is it even gradeable?


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[Snakeonia]

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Just pulled this from a pack - wondering why fleer ultra is not getting any love.

Any opinions on what this would grade? Or is it even gradeable?


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8-10

10 went 90+ the other day on the bay. I have about 16-20 im pondering getting slabbed to sell myself.


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[boldon1]

8-10

10 went 90+ the other day on the bay. I have about 16-20 im pondering getting slabbed to sell myself.


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Thanks - i got the box for pretty cheap ($15). Opened 6 packs and got this. Hopefully i pull more


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[JUNKWAX]

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Just pulled this from a pack - wondering why fleer ultra is not getting any love.

Any opinions on what this would grade? Or is it even gradeable?


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Funny that I logged in and saw this card. I was just digging around in some old boxes I had and found a unopened pack I have had for 25+ years with this card on the front.

[boldon1]

Funny that I logged in and saw this card. I was just digging around in some old boxes I had and found a unopened pack I have had for 25+ years with this card on the front.


Just giving this card some love. I think it looks really nice - not beam team level but still a good looking card


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[MattMiller]

Last 2 Fleers PSA 10's sold for about $300

[Snakeonia]

Ultra > simple fleer back in the day. With the base card revolution Now a days I dont know. Id rather have ultra personally.


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[boldon1]

Ultra > simple fleer back in the day. With the base card revolution Now a days I dont know. Id rather have ultra personally.


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Me too. Topps seem to be getting the upper hand. But i think the fleer ultra packs command more premium too than both topps and fleer


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[boldon1]

Me too. Topps seem to be getting the upper hand. But i think the fleer ultra packs command more premium too than both topps and fleer


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I just remembered a shaq thunder and lightning with penny was one of my favorite cards in 93 - hope that goes crazy too haha


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[bigjbasketball]

Unopened wax of everything from 92-93 is skyrocketing with lots of people probably looking for Shaq rookies, but for some reason boxes of standard Fleer are going for more than Fleer Ultra and I can’t figure out why...I’ll have to check the pop reports for Shaq RC 10s on both of those and compare. Maybe people think that they can find the Jordan Team Leader in the Fleer boxes? Those are only found in rack packs, but I can see some inexperienced buyers thinking they have a shot at a Shaq RC and a Jordan Team Leader in the standard Fleer boxes.

[Kio80]

My all time fav Shaq card, nice and cheap.

Showcases the best young duo in the 90s.

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[Arianny_Fan]

Shaq Life!

[boldon1]

Unopened wax of everything from 92-93 is skyrocketing with lots of people probably looking for Shaq rookies, but for some reason boxes of standard Fleer are going for more than Fleer Ultra and I can’t figure out why...I’ll have to check the pop reports for Shaq RC 10s on both of those and compare. Maybe people think that they can find the Jordan Team Leader in the Fleer boxes? Those are only found in rack packs, but I can see some inexperienced buyers thinking they have a shot at a Shaq RC and a Jordan Team Leader in the standard Fleer boxes.


Good point - or maybe people just didnt realize that fleer ultra boxes are selling for cheap lol. Maybe the lack of jordan / shaq inserts on these are a contributing factor


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[boldon1]

My all time fav Shaq card, nice and cheap.

Showcases the best young duo in the 90s.

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Really love this! Was my most expensive purchase as a 12 year old kid. These are selling for cheap on ebay now. Same with the rodman/drob thunder and lightning.


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[156neon]

Im 41 and was 13 in the prime of the shaq rookie craze! Prices are equally if not more crazy then back then. My love for his rookie cards has finally paid off! Here is a few of his better rookies I have NFS/NFThttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200503/237ef81968f4ad0635356051d024c1ac.jpg

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[boldon1]

Unopened wax of everything from 92-93 is skyrocketing with lots of people probably looking for Shaq rookies, but for some reason boxes of standard Fleer are going for more than Fleer Ultra and I can’t figure out why...I’ll have to check the pop reports for Shaq RC 10s on both of those and compare. Maybe people think that they can find the Jordan Team Leader in the Fleer boxes? Those are only found in rack packs, but I can see some inexperienced buyers thinking they have a shot at a Shaq RC and a Jordan Team Leader in the standard Fleer boxes.


I think we have the answer - shaq topps gold rc are going for $400 i think


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[Kio80]

Really love this! Was my most expensive purchase as a 12 year old kid. These are selling for cheap on ebay now. Same with the rodman/drob thunder and lightning.


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This same one in the photo was pulled by myself back in the 90s, don’t think this set is ever gonna gain much popularity but it means very much to me.


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[bigjbasketball]

Good point - or maybe people just didnt realize that fleer ultra boxes are selling for cheap lol. Maybe the lack of jordan / shaq inserts on these are a contributing factor


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I think Fleer Ultra has more and better inserts than Fleer (with the exception of the Fleer Team Leaders).

I think we have the answer - shaq topps gold rc are going for $400 i think


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I was just talking about Fleer vs Fleer Ultra, but Topps boxes aren’t going for big bucks because of the chance at a Shaq Gold (and several different MJ golds). I don’t see a raw Shaq going for anywhere near $400 though. Looks like a raw did sell for $150 today, and PSA 10s are $800-$1K.

[charly41]

:)!:)!:)! .................


There are millions of his rookies printed. Dont be fooled by the plastic case with a piece of paper at the top with the number 10. Buy something short printed instead.


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[messier2]

For the 1995-96 Shaq metal cards. I see that #215 is outselling #78. Why? Which is his "true" metal rc?

[bigjbasketball]

I’ve been watching some auctions and the 92 Topps Shaq RC seems to be following what LeBron’s Topps RC did the last few months. The last PSA 10 Topps Shaq RC (base RC, not Gold parallel) sold for $499.99. By comparison, the Stadium Club PSA 10 RC recently sold for only $120. It’s interesting that the “premium” brands (from 1992 standards) such as Stadium Club and Fleer Ultra are selling for so much less than the base Topps.

[Frankp2311]

I have always thought the Hoops Draft redemption #A was his rarest RC. If his prices continue to climb I expect that card to go much higher. Personally my favorite and I don't get the appeal to have the Topps card that is mass produced in comparison.

[messier2]

Right now, I think we're on the slow climb for Shaq cards...it's gonna get up there, but nothing we have right now will "rocket" him up in prices (documentary, etc.). But, people are definitely slowly buying him up.

[bigjbasketball]

Right now, I think we're on the slow climb for Shaq cards...it's gonna get up there, but nothing we have right now will "rocket" him up in prices (documentary, etc.). But, people are definitely slowly buying him up.

I think more and more people are also ripping boxes from his rookie year in hopes to find some gems. I don’t know how easy that will be to pull cards that are 25+ years old and will grade a PSA 10, but I’m sure we’ll see pop reports start to increase. I just sent in a 92 UD #1 Draft Pick Shaq that I pulled a couple weeks ago!

[MattMiller]

A shaq beam team psa 9 is about to end and is almost $500 at auction!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Stadium-Club-21-Beam-Team-Shaquille-O-Neal-Orlando-RC-Rookie-HOF-PSA-9/362986433173?hash=item5483ad6a95:g:x7kAAOSwJ1JesHy5

[MattMiller]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Stadium-Club-21-Beam-Team-Shaquille-O-Neal-Orlando-RC-Rookie-HOF-PSA-9/362986433173?hash=item5483ad6a95:g:x7kAAOSwJ1JesHy5

[htn315]

A lot of cards from this era stick together so might not be as easy to find gems out of packs.

[bigjbasketball]

A lot of cards from this era stick together so might not be as easy to find gems out of packs.

Some do and some don’t, it really depends on the set. Upper Deck was great when I opened mine, no sticking and most of the cards were mint, but I also bought some really cheap boxes of Classic Draft Picks and those were almost all complete bricks. I got 8 Shaq RCs in 2 boxes of Classic, and the best one condition-wise might have graded a 9 at best, so I’m not submitting any of those. I have boxes of some other 92/93 stuff (Fleer, Fleer Ultra, Stadium Club, Hoops, Skybox) that I’ll be opening over the next couple weeks/months so I can report any issues here.

[bigjbasketball]

I opened a box of 92-93 Fleer Ultra and most of the packs were bricks, but if I was careful enough, I could peel most of the cards off without any surface damage. I hit three base Shaq rookies in the box, and only one of them is grade-worthy. The others has some slight surface damage and a dinged corner. However, if it gems it should sell for double the price that I paid for the box. Fingers crossed!

Also, the All-Rookie Team inserts are supposed to be 1:13 packs, so I figured I would hit 2, or maybe 3 if I was lucky (36 packs in the box). I ended up hitting 4, but too bad they were Clarence Weatherspoon, Latrell Sprewell, and Laettner x2.

[messier2]

Still rising! Can’t believe the Shaq train is still chugging along!

[dantheman514]

It seems as though Shaq's rookie cards are continuing to rise. Do you guys think they will continue to go up in the short term? Or are we getting close to a peak?

[artiearens]

Last summer I picked up many Shaq rookies in 9.5 or 10s despite the fact I had many raw versions of them sitting in my basement. Many of them were cheaper in gem grade than the cost of me grading my own raw cards. I have to imagine I’m not the only one in this boat. I PC Shaq and always felt his 90s inserts have been underpriced, but I think we are going to see a huge increase of supply in his graded rookies the next few months with falling prices.

[Vinny1984]

It seems as though Shaq's rookie cards are continuing to rise. Do you guys think they will continue to go up in the short term? Or are we getting close to a peak?

I personally think all 90s cards hit its peak in the past month. A lot of people found there old stashes tucked away in protective cases during covid and sent them all to psa. Only a matter of time before all those come back to flood the market. But at this point, who knows. They could be triple the price in 6 months for no apparent reason. Gotta love it!

[LovelyLlamas]

Some do and some don’t, it really depends on the set. Upper Deck was great when I opened mine, no sticking and most of the cards were mint, but I also bought some really cheap boxes of Classic Draft Picks and those were almost all complete bricks. I got 8 Shaq RCs in 2 boxes of Classic, and the best one condition-wise might have graded a 9 at best, so I’m not submitting any of those. I have boxes of some other 92/93 stuff (Fleer, Fleer Ultra, Stadium Club, Hoops, Skybox) that I’ll be opening over the next couple weeks/months so I can report any issues here.

I’ve opened several boxes from this year. 1992-93 Fleer will never, ever stick....but the centering is often a big issue with these. Skybox and Hoops uses no gloss unless on certain inserts so no issues there. Ultra can stick but Stadium Club is usually safe.

1993-94 Upper Deck is a very nasty box in terms of sticking. Different year but I’d generally avoid that one

[bigjbasketball]

I’ve opened several boxes from this year. 1992-93 Fleer will never, ever stick....but the centering is often a big issue with these. Skybox and Hoops uses no gloss unless on certain inserts so no issues there. Ultra can stick but Stadium Club is usually safe.

1993-94 Upper Deck is a very nasty box in terms of sticking. Different year but I’d generally avoid that one

That’s what I figured and it makes sense...I am still sitting on a big stack of unopened wax and I’m slowly opening them. I still have another UD, Fleer, Topps, Skybox, Hoops, and Stadium Club. All 92-93 and all Series 2 boxes. Hopefully they are chock full of some Shaq gems.

[messier2]

People are still buying for sure!

Can't wait to see where Shaq prices go!

[preakness]

I have been scooping up 1992 psa 8s and 9s

Think I'm done

[messier2]

I have been scooping up 1992 psa 8s and 9s

Think I'm done

No, keep going! lol

[Archangel1775]

Someone just posted in a baseball thread about paid "discord" groups running these cards up.

[messier2]

Someone just posted in a baseball thread about paid "discord" groups running these cards up.

What's a paid discord group?

[cardmole]

I opened a box of 92-93 Fleer Ultra and most of the packs were bricks, but if I was careful enough, I could peel most of the cards off without any surface damage. I hit three base Shaq rookies in the box, and only one of them is grade-worthy. The others has some slight surface damage and a dinged corner. However, if it gems it should sell for double the price that I paid for the box. Fingers crossed!

Also, the All-Rookie Team inserts are supposed to be 1:13 packs, so I figured I would hit 2, or maybe 3 if I was lucky (36 packs in the box). I ended up hitting 4, but too bad they were Clarence Weatherspoon, Latrell Sprewell, and Laettner x2.

This Shaq was the biggest hit out of these boxes. At release it was selling for as much as $100. Checked prices for this and the Rejector insert (1 per box) and am shocked to see how little these go for now.

[Archangel1775]

What's a paid discord group?

I'll link the baseball thread.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1378133

[messier2]

I'll link the baseball thread.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1378133

Thanks for linking...but I don’t see anything specifically relating to Shaq cards...

[bigjbasketball]

This Shaq was the biggest hit out of these boxes. At release it was selling for as much as $100. Checked prices for this and the Rejector insert (1 per box) and am shocked to see how little these go for now.

Only the PSA 10s seem to pull any decent value. I got a Dikembe Rejectors out of the box I just opened. Even at one per box and 1:13 for the All-Rookie Team, there was soooo much stuff of this printed, so those inserts are not in short supply. I remember back when this stuff released and the inserts were always more sought after than the base rookies, but somewhere along the way that all changed and the base became much more valuable than the much less available inserts. 3 Shaq base in one box with a very slim chance of getting either an All-Rookie Team or a Rejectors insert.

[fdjizm]

umm yea... I don't believe any of this.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shaquille-ONeal-Shaq-92-1992-93-Upper-Deck-UD-Draft-Pick-RC-Rookie-PSA-10/153923808552?hash=item23d692ed28%3Ag%3AztUAAOSw-r5etYTK&LH_Auction=1

https://i.imgur.com/CCDJmc9.jpg

Something fishy is going on, that's ridiculous.

[sethc1020]

This Shaq was the biggest hit out of these boxes. At release it was selling for as much as $100. Checked prices for this and the Rejector insert (1 per box) and am shocked to see how little these go for now.

Man the Shaq Ultra All Rookie and Rejectors were my favorite cards! When I was a kid I was with my older brother and we stopped by the gas station. They sold packs of cards back then and had some 92-93 Ultra. He bought me a couple of packs and he got a few packs himself. I pulled the Shaq Rejectors and was so pumped. That was the biggest card I had ever pulled at the time. They booked for around $80 and that was HUGE back them. I can still see the look on his face, he was soooooo shity!! A few months later I actually pulled the Shaq All Rookie as well. 2 of my fondest memories as a kid. I now have both in a PSA 10 in my PC.

[dantheman514]

Only the PSA 10s seem to pull any decent value. I got a Dikembe Rejectors out of the box I just opened. Even at one per box and 1:13 for the All-Rookie Team, there was soooo much stuff of this printed, so those inserts are not in short supply. I remember back when this stuff released and the inserts were always more sought after than the base rookies, but somewhere along the way that all changed and the base became much more valuable than the much less available inserts. 3 Shaq base in one box with a very slim chance of getting either an All-Rookie Team or a Rejectors insert.

While there were so many printed, the PSA 10 populations are seemingly pretty low with 294 of the Shaq All-Rookie and only 164 PSA 10 Shaq Rejectors. While these may creep up as submissions increase, it is understandable why there is such a big premium for gem mint copies.

[steadned36]

While there were so many printed, the PSA 10 populations are seemingly pretty low with 294 of the Shaq All-Rookie and only 164 PSA 10 Shaq Rejectors. While these may creep up as submissions increase, it is understandable why there is such a big premium for gem mint copies.

They were dollar cards for 25+ years. The pop report will increase exponentially over time. Most of those Ultras were printed pretty well (all things considered) and there was so much 1992-93 Baskeball...so much.

[messier2]

They were dollar cards for 25+ years. The pop report will increase exponentially over time. Most of those Ultras were printed pretty well (all things considered) and there was so much 1992-93 Baskeball...so much.

Not the ones I've come across...pretty rough condition for both inserts. Not even a potential 9...more like 8 or worse!

[steadned36]

Not the ones I've come across...pretty rough condition for both inserts. Not even a potential 9...more like 8 or worse!

You'll come across others...promise.

The card stock & Centering were mostly good; gloss finish. Back edges were a possible issue. Corners are mostly from handling at this point, given the card's value over the decades.

There were oodles of them available for years; still more are in people's garages I'm sure.

[htn315]

Not the ones I've come across...pretty rough condition for both inserts. Not even a potential 9...more like 8 or worse!

They came out of packs in good condition, but the values for these really tanked in the 90's so a lot of them ended up in the dollar bins and got tossed around so they got damaged. If you want nicer copies of this stuff you need to go on local facebook buysell groups and craigslist to locate junk era collections from the actual collectors from that era. They're not as easy to find these days, the majority of the ones I see are just dealers dumping junk they picked through claiming it was dad's old collection.

[dantheman514]

What happened on this one? The Skybox had been in the $100-150 range and the Fleer $200-250. Is the Fleer taking off? It does have a very low gem pop compared to other base rookies.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Shaquille-O-Neal-PSA-10-Rookie-Lot-Skybox-Fleer-SHAQ/254595885872

[bigjbasketball]

What happened on this one? The Skybox had been in the $100-150 range and the Fleer $200-250. Is the Fleer taking off? It does have a very low gem pop compared to other base rookies.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Shaquille-O-Neal-PSA-10-Rookie-Lot-Skybox-Fleer-SHAQ/254595885872

Wow! PSA pop report for Fleer RC:

8 - 501
9 - 812
10 - 383

Skybox RC PSA pop report:

8 - 1003
9 - 2051
10 - 894

Both seem equally tough to gem, but there are a ton more graded Skybox than Fleer for some reason.

[htn315]

What happened on this one? The Skybox had been in the $100-150 range and the Fleer $200-250. Is the Fleer taking off? It does have a very low gem pop compared to other base rookies.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Shaquille-O-Neal-PSA-10-Rookie-Lot-Skybox-Fleer-SHAQ/254595885872

Low pop cause they weren't worth grading before. Cards aren't condition sensitive but weren't worth much until recently so a lot of the raw ones will have some signs of minor handling wear. I have about a 100 of his rookies, looked them over for grading recently and only have about 10 that are worth submitting.

[dantheman514]

Wow! PSA pop report for Fleer RC:

8 - 501
9 - 812
10 - 383

Skybox RC PSA pop report:

8 - 1003
9 - 2051
10 - 894

Both seem equally tough to gem, but there are a ton more graded Skybox than Fleer for some reason.

Here are some more of his base rookies PSA pop reports:

Ultra RC:

8 - 2,252
9 - 2,463
10 - 1,807

Topps RC:

8 - 1,150
9 - 3,399
10 - 1,515

Hoops RC:

8 - 1,143
9 - 2,161
10 - 1,092

Stadium Club RC:

8 - 4,060
9 - 4,976
10 - 1,174

UD Trade RC:

8 - 3,064
9 - 1,227
10 - 219

UD Draft Pick RC:

8 - 4,535
9 - 2,533
10 - 303

[htn315]

Wow! PSA pop report for Fleer RC:

8 - 501
9 - 812
10 - 383

Skybox RC PSA pop report:

8 - 1003
9 - 2051
10 - 894

Both seem equally tough to gem, but there are a ton more graded Skybox than Fleer for some reason.

Skybox were "SP's" so they were worth more back in the day so more people would have graded the Skybox compared to the Fleer.

[messier2]

Which is his "true" Stadium Club rookie? I see there are two...

[MattMiller]

There are a couple of fallacies wrt shaq 90's production. Try to find a ton of 92 stadium club series 2 with his beam team, good luck and then try to find a psa 10 beamteam. UD, Fleer, Beamteams in gem are very tough no matter how many people search there cards as they are more than likely banged up... on ebay is ud psa 10's in auction, some not PWCC are over 2k and beamteams MO are selling for 5k now. Why ? Well if junk like zion is selling for insane why not shaq? You will realize there is NEW money in the market and these prices are here to stay and will continue to rise unless we hit a depression. I am buying 92 series 2 stuff...

[htn315]

Which is his "true" Stadium Club rookie? I see there are two...

Draft pick #247, the 201 is the member's only subset version.

[messier2]

There are a couple of fallacies wrt shaq 90's production. Try to find a ton of 92 stadium club series 2 with his beam team, good luck and then try to find a psa 10 beamteam. UD, Fleer, Beamteams in gem are very tough no matter how many people search there cards as they are more than likely banged up... on ebay is ud psa 10's in auction, some not PWCC are over 2k and beamteams MO are selling for 5k now. Why ? Well if junk like zion is selling for insane why not shaq? You will realize there is NEW money in the market and these prices are here to stay and will continue to rise unless we hit a depression. I am buying 92 series 2 stuff...

RC's are nice. But, I love me some shiny 90's inserts! Those are the cards I'm focused on!

[messier2]

Draft pick #247, the 201 is the member's only subset version.

Ok, cool. Thanks.

[Sutantoj]

His 1992 Topps Archive Gold #150
Pop report
PSA 9 113
PSA 10 119

[messier2]

His 1992 Topps Archive Gold #150
Pop report
PSA 9 113
PSA 10 119

Now that's a card with serious condition issues!

[messier2]

If anyone wants to get in on the "cheap" side...his UD McDonalds P43 RC is a nice cheap buy at $2 each. Hard to lose that way!

[htn315]

Now that's a card with serious condition issues!

They only came in factory set form so only condition issue was centering. Corners were all sharp. Opened a sealed set last year hoping to get a gem Jordan but it was a little off and 9's weren't' wroth grading so threw them in a box. Looks like it's time to dig that set out.

[MattMiller]

This one was just listed and already almost $1200

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-SHAQUILLE-SHAQ-ONEAL-STADIUM-CLUB-BEAM-TEAM-MEMBERS-ONLY-21-PSA-10/153940271026?hash=item23d78e1fb2:g:afAAAOSwBTxexUpZ

[messier2]

This one was just listed and already almost $1200

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-SHAQUILLE-SHAQ-ONEAL-STADIUM-CLUB-BEAM-TEAM-MEMBERS-ONLY-21-PSA-10/153940271026?hash=item23d78e1fb2:g:afAAAOSwBTxexUpZ

WTF? All those back-edge issues??!?!?!

If PSA is going to be like that, I may need to re-evaluate my value sub for more "borderline" cards!

[Sutantoj]

WTF? All those back-edge issues??!?!?!

If PSA is going to be like that, I may need to re-evaluate my value sub for more "borderline" cards!

This card known to have issue with back edge, i have psa 9 and the back edge is terrible

[messier2]

This card has issue with back edge, i have psa 9 and the back edge is terrible

Right, so...a PSA 10 with those edges??

[htn315]

Right, so...a PSA 10 with those edges??

PSA takes into account standard manufacturing flaws look at all the O-Pee-Chee cards with the jagged edges in PSA 9's and 10 cases. I had a Lebron Bowman Gold that was chipped along all 4 edges that was graded a 9, it's a very low pop, most people aren't aware and don't bother to grade because they expect a low grade.

[MattMiller]

New money will keep prices rising. I bet this sells for over 5k...

[messier2]

PSA takes into account standard manufacturing flaws look at all the O-Pee-Chee cards with the jagged edges in PSA 9's and 10 cases. I had a Lebron Bowman Gold that was chipped along all 4 edges that was graded a 9, it's a very low pop, most people aren't aware and don't bother to grade because they expect a low grade.

Really? Didn't know that. If there is even one Shaq Beam Team with no edge issues...then they should not be grading it that way. They should grade it like any other card.

Now, if EVERY card came out that way...that will be different.

[MattMiller]

This one was just listed and already almost $1200

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-SHAQUILLE-SHAQ-ONEAL-STADIUM-CLUB-BEAM-TEAM-MEMBERS-ONLY-21-PSA-10/153940271026?hash=item23d78e1fb2:g:afAAAOSwBTxexUpZ
9 days + 12 hours left, just popped to $2500

[bigjbasketball]

I haven’t seen enough Beam Teams to recognize those issues, but at a glance those back edges do look pretty bad. Well at least know I know if I pull a Shaq out of a box now, I’ll submit it for grading even if there is a lot of edge chipping!

[fdjizm]

Who the hell is pumping these cards lol

[messier2]

Who the hell is pumping these cards lol

This thread! lol

[preakness]

I have a nice mini tower of psa 8 and 9 from rookie year (stadium club, ultra)

[fdjizm]

Shaq draft pick psa10 now 2k+ LMAO!!!!

[DajuanWagner]

Shaq draft pick psa10 now 2k+ LMAO!!!!



Private bidders looks a little suspicious...……..

[bigjbasketball]

With as low as that pop is, I honestly don’t think that’s too bad. Iconic RC of one of the best big men of all time, and there are only about 300 PSA 10. If there are a million Zion variations of colors and Prizms and Holos that all sell for more than that, this Shaq is actually undervalued. I don’t think a PSA 10 Zion Prizm Silver should be selling for more than a PSA 10 UD Shaq #1 Draft Pick, but I realize this hobby defies logic, so anything is possible.

[messier2]

With as low as that pop is, I honestly don’t think that’s too bad. Iconic RC of one of the best big men of all time, and there are only about 300 PSA 10. If there are a million Zion variations of colors and Prizms and Holos that all sell for more than that, this Shaq is actually undervalued. I don’t think a PSA 10 Zion Prizm Silver should be selling for more than a PSA 10 UD Shaq #1 Draft Pick, but I realize this hobby defies logic, so anything is possible.

The problem is some of the Zion market have never seen Shaq play, so they can't muster up the $$$$ to pay for a card of a guy they never saw play live. They will muster up the $$$$ for Zion, Tatum, Giannis because they are awesome and they remember many of their big games.

So, when you cut a percentage of the market from Shaq...you are left with the old-timers...it's the sneaker heads that drive up Zion etc...without them, I don't think Zion are where they are at now.

[Tommy1380]

Shaq draft pick psa10 now 2k+ LMAO!!!!

It was only a matter of time. That card was somehow trading at $300-400 a year ago and seemed criminally undervalued relative to top RC's of Kobe, Lebron and Giannis. It's the biggest RC in the time period between Jordan and Kobe, and a very difficult grade.

Now, we can all talk about how the market is overinflated, but relative to Giannis, Luka and Zion Prizms, a PSA 10 at $2,500 is still really undervalued.

[dantheman514]

I think another thing that is helping Shaq prices is the fact that he is still relevant. He has plenty of commercials, a reality show and a big personality that plays well on NBA pre-game/halftime shows. The young sneakerheads may not have seen Shaq play, but they definitely know who he is. As recent attention has been given to Kobe, Jordan, Pippen, etc, I think people have looked for other stars that were undervalued or underappreciated.

[messier2]

I think another thing that is helping Shaq prices is the fact that he is still relevant. He has plenty of commercials, a reality show and a big personality that plays well on NBA pre-game/halftime shows. The young sneakerheads may not have seen Shaq play, but they definitely know who he is. As recent attention has been given to Kobe, Jordan, Pippen, etc, I think people have looked for other stars that were undervalued or underappreciated.

Right, but do you think the sneaker-heads will be spending $$$$ on an overweight guy on TV talking about pain ointments?

[MattMiller]

Like Brady, Jeter, Ruth, Jordan, Shaq will always be an Icon and is likable...

[artiearens]

Shaq started playing when I was in 5th grade and though grading certainly wasn’t a thing back then, I knew how important it was for a card to be in “mint” condition and I made sure every Shaq rookie went right into a sleeve and top loader. I never bothered to get the stacks of Shaq rookie cards I pulled graded because most were cheaper just to buy online. I’m very curious to see what happens to the POP reports of many of these cards in a few months. I feel like a lot of Shaq rookies are sitting at PSA and BGS right now waiting to get slabbed and sold.

[MattMiller]

I do not forsee a ton of new psa 10's on the beamteams nor the upper deck... It has been assumed these were massed produced etc but I am not seeing a ton on ebay and the prices are holding strong. I am inclined to buy a box or 2 and see if I can pull a gem and send it in and see what happens? $150 Box + $50 grading + time if it is a psa 10 I could sell for $2k... It is clear there is new money in sport cards...

[artiearens]

I agree that the Upper Deck #1 and Beam Team Members Only may not see a huge jump in POP. I'm very curious about what is going to happen with the 1992 Topps Gold. I had forgotten until I checked Ebay that they fell one per pack, and Topps made a factory Gold set, and Jumbo packs with multiple golds per pack....etc.


I do not forsee a ton of new psa 10's on the beamteams nor the upper deck... It has been assumed these were massed produced etc but I am not seeing a ton on ebay and the prices are holding strong. I am inclined to buy a box or 2 and see if I can pull a gem and send it in and see what happens? $150 Box + $50 grading + time if it is a psa 10 I could sell for $2k... It is clear there is new money in sport cards...

[MattMiller]

I think I am going to buy a box of UD and rip it. right now its only about $150 and I think you get 2 shaqs per box

[artiearens]

A 1997 Metal Universe PMG Shaquille PSA 5 was just listed last night by PWCC and is already over $4000....

[MattMiller]

His psa 10 #1 UD broke $3200! , MO Beamteam psa 10 will break $5k easily... Finally SHaq getting his due! I am buying boxes and the 92 UD at $150 seems like a good deal, and 92 series 2 stadium at $200

[bigjbasketball]

His psa 10 #1 UD broke $3200! , MO Beamteam psa 10 will break $5k easily... Finally SHaq getting his due! I am buying boxes and the 92 UD at $150 seems like a good deal, and 92 series 2 stadium at $200

I got a couple boxes of 92 UD High Series for a pretty good price right before they spiked, I think they were $80 each. So far I opened 1 box and pulled 1 Shaq. IIRC, the #1 Draft Pick is SP compared to the rest of the set, and you aren’t guaranteed to pull one or two per box. Luckily the one I pulled was in really good shape and is on its way to PSA now. I’d be surprised if it got a 10, but I think a 9 is attainable.

There are also a TON of MJs in those boxes. I pulled multiples of just about every card (10+ total MJs in the one box), but interestingly enough I did not pull any of his true base cards from the set. The bummer of the box was that none of the MJs were grade-worthy. They all had a corner ding or a surface issue or some other minor flaw. I won’t send any of those old MJs in unless I’m pretty certain it will gem.

[MattMiller]

I got a couple boxes of 92 UD High Series for a pretty good price right before they spiked, I think they were $80 each. So far I opened 1 box and pulled 1 Shaq. IIRC, the #1 Draft Pick is SP compared to the rest of the set, and you aren’t guaranteed to pull one or two per box. Luckily the one I pulled was in really good shape and is on its way to PSA now. I’d be surprised if it got a 10, but I think a 9 is attainable.

There are also a TON of MJs in those boxes. I pulled multiples of just about every card (10+ total MJs in the one box), but interestingly enough I did not pull any of his true base cards from the set. The bummer of the box was that none of the MJs were grade-worthy. They all had a corner ding or a surface issue or some other minor flaw. I won’t send any of those old MJs in unless I’m pretty certain it will gem.
You raise a good point, is that you do not think u pulled a PSA 10... Lets face it one nick on that card and its not a psa 10, Beamteams same foil issues, and often off centered.. Since this is new money into the market, I think these prices are here to stay!

[Tommy1380]

His psa 10 #1 UD broke $3200! , MO Beamteam psa 10 will break $5k easily... Finally SHaq getting his due! I am buying boxes and the 92 UD at $150 seems like a good deal, and 92 series 2 stadium at $200

Where are you seeing that? The last 5 sales on eBay are...

5/21 $2,655 (Best Offer)
5/18 $2,624
5/16 $1,975
5/13 $2,200 (Best Offer)
5/13 $1,800

If you're referring to the $3,299 OBO sale last night, that's the one that went for $2,655.

[asujbl]

Where are you seeing that? The last 5 sales on eBay are...

5/21 $2,655 (Best Offer)
5/18 $2,624
5/16 $1,975
5/13 $2,200 (Best Offer)
5/13 $1,800

He's probably talking about the 5/21 that was listed at $3,299.99

He didn't look up what the best offer was

[MattMiller]

This one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Stadium-Club-Beam-Team-Shaquille-Oneal-MEMBERS-ONLY-Rookie-PSA-10-Gem-mt/264275394199?hash=item3d880a7e97:g:fWgAAOSwR0JUSI5g

[bigjbasketball]

You raise a good point, is that you do not think u pulled a PSA 10... Lets face it one nick on that card and its not a psa 10, Beamteams same foil issues, and often off centered.. Since this is new money into the market, I think these prices are here to stay!

Totally agree, I don’t see the price of the PSA 10s coming down anytime soon, especially for the UD Draft Pick and Beam Team since those are such a tough grade. And actually I was looking at some auctions of the UD Draft Pick in PSA 9 and the one I submitted definitely looks better than some of those 9s, so maybe there’s a chance I get a happy grader on a good day!

[MattMiller]

PSA 9's are going high now as well! I see a MO Beamer sold for $799.. I am buying ungraded,,,

[dantheman514]

What are your thoughts on the 1992 Fleer Drake's PSA 10? There are only 30 of these, and one ended at auction last night for only $380. I am thinking of grabbing one since they seem undervalued.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Fleer-Drakes-37-Shaquille-034-Shaq-034-O-039-Neal-GEM-MINT-PSA-10-RARE-1-OF-30-/283878344836?nma=true&si=UBF8aavsgiPU9mFZ6oGrw60u4E4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[MattMiller]

I would of grabbed the drakes that price. ugly card but rare...

[htn315]

What are your thoughts on the 1992 Fleer Drake's PSA 10? There are only 30 of these, and one ended at auction last night for only $380. I am thinking of grabbing one since they seem undervalued.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Fleer-Drakes-37-Shaquille-034-Shaq-034-O-039-Neal-GEM-MINT-PSA-10-RARE-1-OF-30-/283878344836?nma=true&si=UBF8aavsgiPU9mFZ6oGrw60u4E4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

If you didn't win yesterday's auction you may have missed out on your chance, they don't pop up often, only 3 sold since march and only one available has a 2k price tag.

[bigjbasketball]

Busted a box of 92-93 Skybox and pulled 3 base Shaqs and 5 Draft Pick inserts, one of which was the Shaq I was looking for. These were nice, no bricking and most of the cards were in really good shape. One of the corners on the Draft Pick insert was a little white, so it won’t gem, but two out of the three base Shaqs looked really good and I’ll probably send those to PSA. I thought that Shaq rookie may have been SP but that definitely didn’t appear to be the case with this box! I also got a Shawn Kemp/Gary Payton Thunder & Lightning, which is honestly still a really cool looking card all these years later.

[MattMiller]

His MO PSA 10 beamteam is over 5k with 4 days left!! I missed out!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-SHAQUILLE-SHAQ-ONEAL-STADIUM-CLUB-BEAM-TEAM-MEMBERS-ONLY-21-PSA-10/153940271026?hash=item23d78e1fb2:g:afAAAOSwBTxexUpZ

[val47]

His MO PSA 10 beamteam is over 5k with 4 days left!! I missed out!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-SHAQUILLE-SHAQ-ONEAL-STADIUM-CLUB-BEAM-TEAM-MEMBERS-ONLY-21-PSA-10/153940271026?hash=item23d78e1fb2:g:afAAAOSwBTxexUpZ

I think it's because the video that PSA Collector did about it.....

[MattMiller]

do you have a link?

[val47]

do you have a link?

sure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL_lWDCujYE

[bigjbasketball]

His MO PSA 10 beamteam is over 5k with 4 days left!! I missed out!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-SHAQUILLE-SHAQ-ONEAL-STADIUM-CLUB-BEAM-TEAM-MEMBERS-ONLY-21-PSA-10/153940271026?hash=item23d78e1fb2:g:afAAAOSwBTxexUpZ

One already sold at best offer for $7500:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193470029465

[MattMiller]

Wow! Wonder what this one will go for!

[preakness]

Still buying psa 8-9 on ebay 1992 stadium and ultra

Shaq will continue to rise up

His cards will rise up,
They'll rise like the day.
they'll rise up,
They'll rise unafraid

they'll rise up.
and they'll do it a thousand times again
they'll rise up,
high like the waves,
they'll rise up
in spit of the ache
they'll rise up

[LeonfromNC]

Ugh sold my psa 10 #1 draft pick for $650 beginning of the year.

[yoyosh]

dammit, you pumpers got to me. jumped in on a BGS 9 Beam Team

[messier2]

dammit, you pumpers got to me. jumped in on a BGS 9 Beam Team

Wise choice! Should do well for you in a few months!

[preakness]

He looked terrible the other night while on TV for Stephen A Smith special

[messier2]

He looked terrible the other night while on TV for Stephen A Smith special

Yet, his cards are still rising! lol

[preakness]

He'll rise up!

[whoaitsg33]

gem
mint 10
shaq hot numbers sold for $510

[ninjacookies]

gem
mint 10
shaq hot numbers sold for $510

USE FLEX PAY.