Quarantine Fun: If Value Didn't Matter, What 10 Cards Would You Own?

[Sikkcaden]

Hi all, I hope everyone is staying healthy, safe and comfortable during this wild time. I know there have been similar threads in the past but I wanted to do a fun exercise on what your 10 card PC would be if every card was worth the same amount. Meaning, regardless of current value, what cards and designs do you like best or have the most meaning to you. Some of them could be extremely expensive, some of them might be $1-$5 cards currently.

Here are my ten:

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1997 Green PMG of Allen Iverson: I love this set not because of the explosion in value but I just genuinely love this set. AI is one of my all time favorite players and this is my favorite card of his

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/n24AAOSw6pxc~aLV/s-l400.jpg

1994 Select Rookie Surge Manny Ramirez One of my all-time favorite cards, one that I currently own. They are very inexpensive but it speaks directly to my inner child, this is one of the first cards I ever chased.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/YEpr5ipMwlHvwAIo0y2F_NPBx2CIig2ni4oUNQSNNYGH042oKt8xpIj4gO3ZbcI9EGVUp-r9wQZJiYgB3WNw0kn5g-sNvf5uyAcduKlKuFrijOermwSAgenuS3OQ2GrfvVnLHREVot9oDyMd6x_VFD0

2007-08 UD Chronology LeBron James Patch Auto Obviously a much higher end LBJ by today's numbers but probably my favorite design of any LeBron card. Great action shot, bold auto and nice patch/foil work.

https://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Basketball/68523/68523-5021693Fr.jpg

2012-13 Panini Preferred Kobe Bryant Prime Silhouette this has a lot more to do with the set than anything. I absolutely love this set and if I had to pick one player from the set it would be Kobe. Iconic.

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2012-13 Panini Prizm Gold Paul George It has a lot to do with the set, but PG is one of my absolute all time favorite players, so this only makes sense.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NHgAAOSwHSVckk4z/s-l400.jpg

2003-04 UD Exquisite Noble Nameplates Reggie Miller Sorry to promote buy nice cards, but this was the only reasonably sized picture available. Reggie was my first favorite player and this is my favorite card of his.

https://www.mjcards.com/uploads/7/4/0/5/74055093/2009-10-exquisite-collection-rookie-patch-flashback-78a-copy.jpg

2009-10 UD Exquisite Rookie Patch Flashback Michael Jordan I know its ironic since the LBJ RPA wasnt my pick, but I just like this so much better. A better action shot and I love Jordan autos featuring pictures of him when he was young. Trying to keep pics relatively the same size so apologize for not posting a better version lol

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1993 Topps Finest Refractor Barry Bonds Barry Bonds is in my mind the greatest baseball player of all time and this is my favorite card of his, really taps into my nostalgia.

https://d1w8cc2yygc27j.cloudfront.net/-2116452336397768065/-7591479175340915660.jpg

1994-95 Fleer Young Lions Alonzo Mourning I always thought this was one of the coolest designs growing up. Through an adults eyes its pretty corny but I still love it haha

https://cconnect.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014-Panini-Immaculate-Football-Premium-Patches-Autographs.jpg

2014 Immaculate Dan Marino Patch Auto My favorite football player ever, and his best patch auto IMO.

[6celtics33]

Good question

Bird magic topps RC
Jordan fleer RC
Jordan 93 scoring kings
Jordan hoops high voltage 500
Jordan 97-98 game jersey
Jordan 98-99 game jersey
Jordan 92-93 team leaders
Jordan 85 star Gatorade
Bird 83 star sp
Bill Russell topps RC

Couple rookies, couple inserts, couple game used

[Sikkcaden]

Good question

Bird magic topps RC
Jordan fleer RC
Jordan 93 scoring kings
Jordan hoops high voltage 500
Jordan 97-98 game jersey
Jordan 98-99 game jersey
Jordan 92-93 team leaders
Jordan 85 star Gatorade
Bird 83 star sp
Bill Russell topps RC

Couple rookies, couple inserts, couple game used

I love that, a lot of Jordan!

[drakehendrix34]

Never even looked for most of these cause I know I couldn't afford them.

Jackie Robinson rc
Babe Ruth rc
Albert Pujols 1st bc auto
Mike Trout 1st bc auto
MJ 86 fleer
lebron tc rc
Wilt Chamberlain Inkredible Ink auto
Dirk Nowitzki tc rc refractor
Tracy McGrady tc rc refractor
Tom Brady contenders rc auto

[pennywise]

Nice assortment of cards OP. I've never seen those Rookie Surge cards. Those look awesome!

[buckunteer]

1998 UD Hardcourt Jordan Holding Court Gold 1/1 Mitch Richmond/Michael Jordan.


That's it. That's the list :)! It resides on these boards and I DESPERATELY hope to get a crack at it one day.

[kukocitb]

All Kukoc All the time LOL

1. 1999/00 Upper Deck Retro Inkredible Level 2 #ed to 7
2. 2004/05 Upper Deck Exquisite Titleists Autograph jersey #ed to 3
3. 1997-98 Upper Deck Precious Metal Gems Green #ed to 10
4. 2004/05 Topps Chrome Superfractor 1/1
5. 2005/06 Topps Chrome Superfractor 1/1
6. 2003/04 Topps Finest X-Fractor 1/1
7. 2004/05 SP Game Used Authentic Fabrics Logoman 1/1
8. 1999/00 Skybox Apex Xtreme 1/1
9. 1999/00 Topps Gold Label 1/1 any of the 9 LOL
10. 2005/06 Topps Overtime 1/1


If anyone knows where any of these are located let me know. Not looking to bug people. Never seen the Inkredible level 2 so it would be cool to just see one.

[rats60]

I will do 6 baseball and 4 basketball

W600 Honus Wagner
t206 Ty Cobb/Cobb back
t206 Joe Doyle error
Baltimore News Babe Ruth
1933 Goudey Nap Lajoie
1958 Kahns Roberto Clemente


1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain
1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant Refractor
2003 Exquisite LeBron James RPA
2009 Exquisite Michael Jordan Flashback RPA

[asujbl]

Magic/Bird Topps
Jordan Fleer
Kobe Chrome
Duncan Chrome
LeBron Chrome
Shaquille Upper Deck
Barkley Fleer
Price Fleer
Olajuwon Fleer
David Robinson Hoops

Assuming value doesn't matter. Those are probably 10 most iconic cards, to me, at my age.

I just don't care enough the young guys yet and there were other players (Karl Malone compared to Olajuwon as an example) that I just didn't care for

Basketball only obviously

[HoustOM]

That would be the 1994 Classic of Charlie Ward (Comic version) that i have been chasing for 2 years to complete my set.
Yes stuff like that happen when you don't buy cards online.

[Sikkcaden]

That would be the 1994 Classic of Charlie Ward (Comic version) that i have been chasing for 2 years to complete my set.
Yes stuff like that happen when you don't buy cards online.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510mF1ypF%2BL._AC_.jpg

is it this one? if so PM me your address and Ill send it to you.

[ragingbull]

PMG Green Duncan
PMG Red Duncan
UD GU 1997-98 All Star Auto of Jordan /23
UD3 Jordan Autograph
Century Marks Autographics Duncan /50
Fleer RC Jordan PSA 10
Star XRC Jordan highest grade possible
Topps Chrome RC Refractor Kobe
Fleer RC Jordan Buyback Auto
Any Duncan Rookie Masterpiece 1/1

#11 LBJ Exquisite RC Auto /99
I could add more.. I just love cards. LOL.

[Sikkcaden]

Nice assortment of cards OP. I've never seen those Rookie Surge cards. Those look awesome!

Boxes used to be $25 and I would save up a month's worth of money for cutting the grass to try to pull one haha. I believe I pulled Chan Ho Park and Klesko, had to buy it on ebay for $3 as an adult.


Loving everyones lists so far!

[kevbojones]

1938 Goudey Heads Up Joe Dimaggio
1887 Allen and Ginter Cap Anson
1957 Topps Bart Starr
1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth
1952 Topps Jackie Robinson
1953 Bowman Mickey Mantle
1935 National Chicle Clark Hinkle
1955 Topps All American Jim Thorpe
1952 Bowman Large Otto Graham

[kukocitb]

is it this one? if so PM me your address and Ill send it to you.

AWESOME STUFF! Always great to see collectors helping collectors!

[bberns]

Cool idea

15-16 Galactic Base LeBron
98-99 Rubies Jordan
Chirography LeBron
PMG Championship Kobe
16-17 Certified Holofoil Blue Jokic - @mindcyle has this one
LeBron Sneak Peek
Curry Championship Tag

PMG Championship Alex Rodriguez
1993 Finest Refractor Griffey PSA 10

CR7 2017-18 Topps Chrome Superfractor to match my Messi

[jlzinck]

My Top 10
Obviously PC-Centric

1957 Topps Bill Russell RC
1939 Play Ball Ted Williams RC
1966/67 Topps Bobby Orr RC
2000 SP Authentic Tom Brady RC
Any certified pack inserted Jordan Auto
1953 or 56 Jackie Robinson (Best looking Robinson cards IMO)
1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig
1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski
Topps Larry Bird RC
LeBron Chrome RC

[HoustOM]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510mF1ypF%2BL._AC_.jpg

is it this one? if so PM me your address and Ill send it to you.

YES!! This is the one. Would be great to receive it but I live in Spain now so shipping would be too high for a gift card. I will get in touch when this crisis is over and I can travel to the US again...
I can maybe help you too: I have a Rookie Surge (sample) since the 90s but I don't collect baseball. Not sure of the player though. I can ship to you if you wish.

[Sikkcaden]

YES!! This is the one. Would be great to receive it but I live in Spain now so shipping would be too high for a gift card. I will get in touch when this crisis is over and I can travel to the US again...
I can maybe help you too: I have a Rookie Surge (sample) since the 90s but I don't collect baseball. Not sure of the player though. I can ship to you if you wish.

I’ve shipped to Spain plenty of times, it’s not too costly. PM me your address and I’ll get it sent your way!


Loving the diverse lists everyone’s been sharing, pretty cool to read. If you have a unique card on your list, please share a picture

[Rob 23]

My picks would probably change on any given night but here's what I knocked up off the top of my head. A mixture of history, eye appeal and autos. Also I couldn't decide on the tenth card so just gave up ha.

https://i.postimg.cc/6QNyMRgR/in-Collage-20200421-230923978.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QF08tBXx)

[Waxingeloquence]

My picks would probably change on any given night but here's what I knocked up off the top of my head. A mixture of history, eye appeal and autos. Also I couldn't decide on the tenth card so just gave up ha.

https://i.postimg.cc/6QNyMRgR/in-Collage-20200421-230923978.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QF08tBXx)


That MJ Gold embossed refractor!!! I know he has more valuable inserts.. but that set is so damn rare and literally had everything (gold, embossed,Atomic refractor, #'d, Die cut) This was the Rolls Royce of the 90's inserts. As a kid the amount of reverence I had for this set was crazy... I would never be able to afford one and pulling one of these was soo astronomically rare. You hear everyone always talk about PMG and other inserts from the 90's, seems like people over look this set sometimes.

[90sbasketballin]

https://ibb.co/5cVcMmr

Favorite card from a recent product just because it's from Kobe's last all-star game and the red on red looks beautiful. Super underrated card I hope to pick up soon if I find one that's decently priced.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBywJznLO2N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[RogerGodahell]

Hmm that's tough. It's hard to forget about the monetary value and pick on aesthetics only because the prices are hardwired into my brain.
If i could pick 10 right now this is what i would go with though.

Bird/Magic
Jordan Fleer
Wilt
LeBron Exquisite
Luka NT
Kobe Refractor
Jordan PMG
Steph NT
Giannis NT
Tatum NT

[tclausen]

A few off the top of my head. All of these are out of my league but 1 can always dream :D.

1 - Lou Williams SP Authentic Auto Logoman RC - I still have yet to see this card but it is the 1 card I would love to add to my Lou PC. If I ever come across it I will likely do anything I can to obtain it.
2 - T-Mac Autographics RC /100 - although there are many cards I would like to add to my T-Mac PC this is by far #1
3 - T-Mac/Duncan Stadium Club co-signers - I have never collected Duncan but with them being from same draft class this card has always appealed to me
4 - MJ, Kobe, or Lebron Logoman - who wouldn't want 1
5 - MJ auto - have always regretted selling the couple I have had in the past and unfortunately with the price hike, will probably never own another
6 - Lebron auto - see above
7 - Kobe Topps chrome Refractor RC - iconic card of 1 of my favorite players of all-time
8 - Lebron Topps Chrome Refractor RC - never been a huge fan of Lebron (partially due to being a Kobe fan, lol) but such an iconic card
9 - a rare T-Mac RC for the PC (PMG, finale, rubies)
10 - 1 football card - Randy Moss / Jerry Rice dual auto (either co-signers or passing the torch as Moss would have to be in Vikings uniform) - although I enjoy watching football as much as basketball I have never collected football - Moss and Rice are by far my favorite players of all-time though and would love to add a dual auto of them to the PC eventually.

[camsue]

i have never seen that alonzo mourning card and i follow the hoyas thank you for sharing

[Arianny_Fan]

MJ fleer rc
Magic, Bird, Dr J rc
Kobe PMG red
KObe PMG green
Lebron topps chrome rc refractor
Lebron topps chrome rc xfractor
Lebron topps chrome rc refractor gold
Kobe topps chrome refractor rc
1993 finest MJ refractor
MJ chronology auto (the one of him holding the trophy)

[Rob 23]

That MJ Gold embossed refractor!!! I know he has more valuable inserts.. but that set is so damn rare and literally had everything (gold, embossed,Atomic refractor, #'d, Die cut) This was the Rolls Royce of the 90's inserts. As a kid the amount of reverence I had for this set was crazy... I would never be able to afford one and pulling one of these was soo astronomically rare. You hear everyone always talk about PMG and other inserts from the 90's, seems like people over look this set sometimes.

Agree 100%. It breaks my heart to see copies that have hulked.

[Sikkcaden]

I think the interesting thing about this thing is a lot of the really expensive cards that people are listing are expensive because they're so aesthetically pleasing. It's hard to shut off your brain to values while doing this but theres a reason theyre desirable over others in the first place lol

[Cheken]

1) PSA 10 Fleer Jordan RC
2) Jordan Logoman
3) Lebron Logoman
4) Kobe Logoman
5) PSA 10 Star XRC 101
6) PSA 10 Wilt Chamberlain RC
7) PSA 10 George Mikan RC
8) Jordan/Lebron Dual Logoman
9) Jordan/Kobe Dual Logoman
10) Kobe/Lebron Dual Logoman

[lyyca]

I only have one in mind...

2010-11 NT Century NBA Tag Autograph 1/1 Jeremy Lin RC

[Waxingeloquence]

Agree 100%. It breaks my heart to see copies that have hulked.

Cards age, these cards are getting to be pretty old now so this stuff will happen. there are many non green versions, and for some players every copy I have seen has looked pretty much the same (Kobe, I have owned 2 and have a database of pics of others sold) they all look pretty much the same, I have Pics going as far back as 2000-2001. The jordans and Tmac's i have seen def can Hulk out, The masters and ballhawks seem very prone to greening. Honestly i can see the greening being a deterrent to collecting some of these and everyone can make their own decisions, but these cards are so rare and iconic IMO greening or not.