Top 1 Tim Duncan Rookie to Buy? - Page 2

drobfan8 · 12-20-2020, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sebreg

For sure the jamba too! What's the price range on those these days? Gotta be way up there.

Ughhh I really don't want to know. I used to own one but wasn't happy with the condition so sold it, never got around to buying another.

yaoming · 12-20-2020, 11:11 PM

Topps chrome psa 10 Without a doubt
Best RC and you can find some that are not green (unlike 96/97)

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CC_123 · 12-20-2020, 11:38 PM

Besides the obvious options like Topps and Topps Chrome, I actually think his Fleer Metal RCs are a great buy and they are undervalued, IMO. They have a sweet design too.

orion9578 · 12-21-2020, 12:40 AM

I'm a fan of the BP8 refractor. You could get a GEM for less than your budget. I have a original(hand pulled I mean) copy. One of my favorites. Has a pretty good scratch on it but still a beautiful card.

Also can't go wrong with a TC 10 and have a grand or more leftover.

Willikn · 12-21-2020, 01:52 PM

EX and Metal Universe.. cause they are the coolest.

I don't know how to card invest.

isles4life · 12-21-2020, 01:55 PM

gonna go against the grain and say metal universe is a great card to get with the most room to grow imo.

FAM · 12-21-2020, 03:03 PM

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. This is a tough call. The safe play is the TC PSA 10, but I am learning that rarity seems to matter a lot to me, even at the expense of iconic. Plus, the more I learn, the more I find really nice Duncan short printed inserts.

GoNYGoNYGo · 12-21-2020, 03:15 PM

I'm actually shocked by the lack of love for the Jambalaya - that would be my pick 10 times out of 10. Its an iconic set and the first year they were made and even if it wasn't Duncans RC year it would still be iconic and worth owning long term. The fact that it isn't a "true rc" is easily offset by the aura of the set and the rarity of them especially the 1997 ones.

One of my favorite cards in my collection is my 2004 Iverson Jambalaya - I want to pick up a few of the 1997 ones really badly - it almost doesn't even matter the player to me.

FAM · 12-22-2020, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoNYGoNYGo

I'm actually shocked by the lack of love for the Jambalaya - that would be my pick 10 times out of 10. Its an iconic set and the first year they were made and even if it wasn't Duncans RC year it would still be iconic and worth owning long term. The fact that it isn't a "true rc" is easily offset by the aura of the set and the rarity of them especially the 1997 ones.

One of my favorite cards in my collection is my 2004 Iverson Jambalaya - I want to pick up a few of the 1997 ones really badly - it almost doesn't even matter the player to me.

I agree. The more I have thought about it, the more I think this would be the one card I would buy, if it comes up for sale. I may be able to get a PSA 8 in the price range, but who knows given the market.

sebreg · 12-22-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Ughhh I really don't want to know. I used to own one but wasn't happy with the condition so sold it, never got around to buying another.

Bummer, such a great card. Looking at comps, it is $$$ but not quite as $$$ as I was imagining. To me, at the right price, that is a safe pick-up when it comes to Duncan.

RedMike · 12-22-2020, 09:24 AM

Bowman Atomic Refractors are freaking beautiful and super low pop (as mentioned). Very affordable at that, I think they will stand the test of time.

cavsfan70 · 12-22-2020, 09:26 AM

Topps Chrome rookie

GoNYGoNYGo · 12-22-2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FAM

I agree. The more I have thought about it, the more I think this would be the one card I would buy, if it comes up for sale. I may be able to get a PSA 8 in the price range, but who knows given the market.

It won't be an easy card to find at all and yeah who knows what it will go for in this market once one does come up but if you can get your hands on one I recommend it.

aaronking23 · 12-22-2020, 10:49 AM

his big men on court rc is a steal rn if you collect timmy d

like 1:4.500 packs and looks filthy in hand

sportzking · 12-22-2020, 12:06 PM

Maybe just a bit over your max budget, personally I like his Topps Draft redemption. Low pop, extremely hard to get high grades due to the foil, and just a pretty card.

FAM · 12-22-2020, 06:10 PM

I am so appreciative of everyone's comments. This thread shows how kind people in the hobby are, and also the challenge of finding one great card of a player, since I have went back and forth on a handful of cards based on your recommendations (so many great options). Still no decision, but I plan to make a choice soon.

asujbl · 12-22-2020, 06:11 PM

Metal PSA 10

Let’s pump that bad boy

jewcer2k5 · 12-22-2020, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronking23

his big men on court rc is a steal rn if you collect timmy d

like 1:4.500 packs and looks filthy in hand

I’ve got a bgs 10

jw8 · 12-31-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by aaronking23

his big men on court rc is a steal rn if you collect timmy d

like 1:4.500 packs and looks filthy in hand

was searching the threads trying to find one for sale and landed on this thread. this is a sick card and extremely rare!

Totalpackage · 12-31-2020, 10:29 AM

1997 Topps Chrome are the most iconic Duncan rookie card to buy, but there are many cool insert rookies worth collecting as well. I personally like 1997 Star Power Supreme which are very nice designed cards.

Hellcat · 12-31-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sebreg

For sure the jamba too! What's the price range on those these days? Gotta be way up there.

I have a PSA 10 that hasn’t greened expect to pay a big premium for it. We’re seeing this with Kobe chromes big money in non-hulking copies.

spurs50fan · 12-31-2020, 11:12 AM

I went back and forth between the TC and Jambalaya. I used to have the Jambalaya and I would pick that as it's one of the most stunning cards I've seen.

vincecarder · 12-31-2020, 11:20 AM

Its not his rookie but the 1998 skybox autographics is a good choice as well with a real nice early auto of TD.

Totalpackage · 12-31-2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

I went back and forth between the TC and Jambalaya. I used to have the Jambalaya and I would pick that as it's one of the most stunning cards I've seen.

1997 Jambalaya is truly one of the most beautiful cards of all time, but its price could also be magnificent.

Hellcat · 12-31-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by yaoming

Topps chrome psa 10 Without a doubt
Best RC and you can find some that are not green (unlike 96/97)

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I have the base Kobe and refractor that have no greening. They exist thus the huge premium for them.

12-20-2020, 11:38 PM	#28
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	Besides the obvious options like Topps and Topps Chrome, I actually think his Fleer Metal RCs are a great buy and they are undervalued, IMO. They have a sweet design too. __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-21-2020, 12:40 AM	#29
orion9578 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,028	I'm a fan of the BP8 refractor. You could get a GEM for less than your budget. I have a original(hand pulled I mean) copy. One of my favorites. Has a pretty good scratch on it but still a beautiful card. Also can't go wrong with a TC 10 and have a grand or more leftover. __________________ I ONLY ship to the US and also ONLY buy & sell(No trading).

12-21-2020, 01:55 PM	#31
isles4life Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,409	gonna go against the grain and say metal universe is a great card to get with the most room to grow imo. __________________ Insta: hausofcards1

12-22-2020, 06:11 PM	#42
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,845 ohiosundevils	Metal PSA 10 Let’s pump that bad boy __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

12-31-2020, 11:20 AM	#48
vincecarder Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 400 evalueway	Its not his rookie but the 1998 skybox autographics is a good choice as well with a real nice early auto of TD. __________________ IG: eValueWay PC: Kevin Huerter, Vince Carter, Patrick Roy

12-20-2020, 11:11 PM	#27
yaoming Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,824	Topps chrome psa 10 Without a doubt Best RC and you can find some that are not green (unlike 96/97) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-21-2020, 01:52 PM	#30
Willikn Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Harrison, OH Posts: 1,643 willikn	EX and Metal Universe.. cause they are the coolest. I don't know how to card invest.

12-21-2020, 03:03 PM	#32
FAM Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 46	Thank you everyone for your suggestions. This is a tough call. The safe play is the TC PSA 10, but I am learning that rarity seems to matter a lot to me, even at the expense of iconic. Plus, the more I learn, the more I find really nice Duncan short printed inserts.

12-21-2020, 03:15 PM	#33
GoNYGoNYGo Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Norfolk MA Posts: 3,316	I'm actually shocked by the lack of love for the Jambalaya - that would be my pick 10 times out of 10. Its an iconic set and the first year they were made and even if it wasn't Duncans RC year it would still be iconic and worth owning long term. The fact that it isn't a "true rc" is easily offset by the aura of the set and the rarity of them especially the 1997 ones. One of my favorite cards in my collection is my 2004 Iverson Jambalaya - I want to pick up a few of the 1997 ones really badly - it almost doesn't even matter the player to me.

12-22-2020, 09:24 AM	#36
RedMike Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: I am mostly active on Instagram - Msg me there. Posts: 802 redmikec	Bowman Atomic Refractors are freaking beautiful and super low pop (as mentioned). Very affordable at that, I think they will stand the test of time.

12-22-2020, 09:26 AM	#37
cavsfan70 Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: OH > TN > NC Posts: 1,196 nosebleed70 bigcontracts	Topps Chrome rookie

12-22-2020, 10:49 AM	#39
aaronking23 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 193	his big men on court rc is a steal rn if you collect timmy d like 1:4.500 packs and looks filthy in hand

12-22-2020, 12:06 PM	#40
sportzking Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Earth :) Posts: 1,212	Maybe just a bit over your max budget, personally I like his Topps Draft redemption. Low pop, extremely hard to get high grades due to the foil, and just a pretty card.

12-22-2020, 06:10 PM	#41
FAM Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 46	I am so appreciative of everyone's comments. This thread shows how kind people in the hobby are, and also the challenge of finding one great card of a player, since I have went back and forth on a handful of cards based on your recommendations (so many great options). Still no decision, but I plan to make a choice soon.

12-31-2020, 10:29 AM	#45
Totalpackage Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,113 totalpackage	1997 Topps Chrome are the most iconic Duncan rookie card to buy, but there are many cool insert rookies worth collecting as well. I personally like 1997 Star Power Supreme which are very nice designed cards.

12-31-2020, 11:12 AM	#47
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4,002	I went back and forth between the TC and Jambalaya. I used to have the Jambalaya and I would pick that as it's one of the most stunning cards I've seen.