Lewis Hamilton “rookie card” to own?

[exospheer]

Originally Posted by Litwing

topps now is kind of direct buy cards from topps website and the print run are based on order but not a pack pull. Also, both are 2020 session. As per your logo F1 attax card game is also first ever F1 license card rookie card which still can buy easily, and F1 attax have insert too which is a bit better than topps now. Lol

NBA Hoops comes out before Prizm and Select too. Its not "first" card to hit the market. Think its Chrome or Sapphire because pack pulled is important. Buying Panini direct just isn't the same IMO.

[mwheeler27]

Originally Posted by Litwing

topps now is kind of direct buy cards from topps website and the print run are based on order but not a pack pull. Also, both are 2020 session. As per your logo F1 attax card game is also first ever F1 license card rookie card which still can buy easily, and F1 attax have insert too which is a bit better than topps now. Lol

You didn’t say “first ever pack-pulled licensed trading card” in the comment I quoted.

His NOW card is always going to be relevant, sought after, and highly prized. It’s his first Topps card that I’m aware of, and that’s going to prove to be a big deal, in my opinion.

- The NOW card came out in 2020.
- Other Hamilton Topps NOW cards came out in 2020.

- Dynasty came out in February of 2021, (different calendar year, 5 months later, and after several Topps NOW Hamilton cards).
- Chrome came out in April of 2021, (different calendar year, 7 months later, and after several Topps NOW and Topps Dynasty Hamilton cards).

Chrome might end up being the most sought after, but I wouldn’t bet the farm on it. Given release dates, (different calendar years), and the number of Topps cards that came out before Chrome, I know what I’m betting on.

[Ianhatcher]

For me it's Chrome and Sapphire. I'm not a big fan of cards that are not packed pulled and to each their own but print to order cards just lessen them and the hobby imo. Had the Topps Now card been something more significant it might add value and quite honestly I think the #9 is a much more significant card if you were a collector of Topps Now as that is when he broke Schumacher's record. Also, 1913 cards is quite a large print run.

I don't care about what was released first and these are all 2020 season cards anyway even if some were released in 2020 and some in 2021 but even so if you make that argument if Turbo Attax came out before the Topps Now then it would make it the 1st major card released anyway.

Chrome and Sapphire are the best cards and it's not even close for me.

[mwheeler27]

Originally Posted by Ianhatcher

For me it's Chrome and Sapphire. I'm not a big fan of cards that are not packed pulled and to each their own but print to order cards just lessen them and the hobby imo. Had the Topps Now card been something more significant it might add value and quite honestly I think the #9 is a much more significant card if you were a collector of Topps Now as that is when he broke Schumacher's record. Also, 1913 cards is quite a large print run.

I don't care about what was released first and these are all 2020 season cards anyway even if some were released in 2020 and some in 2021 but even so if you make that argument if Turbo Attax came out before the Topps Now then it would make it the 1st major card released anyway.

Chrome and Sapphire are the best cards and it's not even close for me.

That's why this is such a great hobby...people collect for different reasons, and some constantly move the goal posts. (Not referring to you).

- Some want the first card made, (if it is convenient for them. Meaning...if it's a brand they like).

- Some say Topps NOW cards are too limited to be generally accepted as "The card" when only a few hundred or less are printed. Then some say 1900 are too many. (Again, convenience).

- People used to say "online exclusives will never be generally accepted", but now they say Sapphire is king. (Convenience)

- People still say Topps NOW will never be accepted, yet some cards print in the tens of thousands, so popularity is growing.

I miss the days of being able to pick up NOW cards of top sports figures and know the print runs would be extremely limited.

Hobby interests have changed over time, and I would guess that will continue.

[Sutantoj]

For me 2006 Futera is his true rookie card, he was in F2 car (he had professional contract) but it is an F1 product.

The back of the card

[Ketsbaia9]

I don't understand why the Topps 2020 cards are classed as rookies. Cards from his first season in F1 (2007), should be the most valuable in my opinion. I've seen the Pro 2.0 card which has 2007-08 on the back, but has been labelled as 2008. This would make it a second year card. There's also another Hamilton card labelled 2007-08. The true rookies are the 2007 cards.

The 2006 Futera card should hold a premium, however, he was in F2 at the time.

I have a few cards from 2007 editions which I will send for grading. I presume his cards will shoot up in price dramatically if he wins a record 8th F1 title.

Senna will always be my favourite and I believe that Prost is undervalued. He was a great driver.

[LC2nine10]

Originally Posted by Ianhatcher

For me it's Chrome and Sapphire. I'm not a big fan of cards that are not packed pulled and to each their own but print to order cards just lessen them and the hobby imo. Had the Topps Now card been something more significant it might add value and quite honestly I think the #9 is a much more significant card if you were a collector of Topps Now as that is when he broke Schumacher's record. Also, 1913 cards is quite a large print run.

I don't care about what was released first and these are all 2020 season cards anyway even if some were released in 2020 and some in 2021 but even so if you make that argument if Turbo Attax came out before the Topps Now then it would make it the 1st major card released anyway.

Chrome and Sapphire are the best cards and it's not even close for me.

Those Sapphires are absolutely gorgeous. Edit- just went and picked up some Alfas, so excited to get these in hand.


Everyone is labeling and buying chrome as his RC, so I'll go with whatever the money says.

[Archangel1775]

Topps Chrome by a wide margin. Everything else is a niche product.

[thmodern]

I understand the appeal of the wide-release pack-pulled product, but it is just so weird to me to consider the recent cards a Hamilton "rookie". There was recent speculation that he might retire prior to his signing the new contract... he has cards available from 15 years ago... but these 2021 releases are his "rookie"?

[Sutantoj]

Originally Posted by Ketsbaia9

I don't understand why the Topps 2020 cards are classed as rookies. Cards from his first season in F1 (2007), should be the most valuable in my opinion. I've seen the Pro 2.0 card which has 2007-08 on the back, but has been labelled as 2008. This would make it a second year card. There's also another Hamilton card labelled 2007-08. The true rookies are the 2007 cards.

The 2006 Futera card should hold a premium, however, he was in F2 at the time.

I have a few cards from 2007 editions which I will send for grading. I presume his cards will shoot up in price dramatically if he wins a record 8th F1 title.

Senna will always be my favourite and I believe that Prost is undervalued. He was a great driver.

He has no 2007 card, if it is most likely someone printed from his basement and labelled it as 2007, similar to Pro 2.0 and PSA wont grade those cards. Google the company that printed the cards see if that company exists. I wouldnt spend money sending those cards for grading.

[svacardsllc]

If the 2006 card is in F2 I guess you could do like baseball that would be classed as an XRC which will hold the highest value and be the king of his rookies then the 2009 Top Trump would be his F1 RC after that the SI Card, I don't consider anything in 2020 to be his rookie

[Sutantoj]

Originally Posted by svacardsllc

If the 2006 card is in F2 I guess you could do like baseball that would be classed as an XRC which will hold the highest value and be the king of his rookies then the 2009 Top Trump would be his F1 RC after that the SI Card, I don't consider anything in 2020 to be his rookie

SI for kids and Top Trump both are from 2009

[Ketsbaia9]

Originally Posted by Sutantoj

He has no 2007 card, if it is most likely someone printed from his basement and labelled it as 2007, similar to Pro 2.0 and PSA wont grade those cards. Google the company that printed the cards see if that company exists. I wouldnt spend money sending those cards for grading.

It's a well known company. PSA and Beckett will definitely grade them 100%. I can't disclose the set as I am looking to stack up on them before anyone else becomes aware.

[Ferg1945]

Originally Posted by Ketsbaia9

It's a well known company. PSA and Beckett will definitely grade them 100%. I can't disclose the set as I am looking to stack up on them before anyone else becomes aware.

2007 Redline - https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-REDLIN...-127632-2357-0


or that Pokemon looking card? - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lewis-Hamil...-127632-2357-0

[nickdrizzle]

Originally Posted by Ferg1945

2007 Redline - https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-REDLIN...-127632-2357-0


or that Pokemon looking card? - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lewis-Hamil...-127632-2357-0

That redline card is pretty cool


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[Nobody0211]

I have a couple redline, would love to see these get more recognition.

[nickdrizzle]

Originally Posted by Nobody0211

I have a couple redline, would love to see these get more recognition.

Are they legit? Can’t find anything on them


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[Sutantoj]

Originally Posted by Ferg1945

2007 Redline - https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-REDLIN...-127632-2357-0


or that Pokemon looking card? - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lewis-Hamil...-127632-2357-0

Redline is not legit
And the card game, i think just highlighting his 2007 season but actually printed in 2010

[sportscardmoxie]

The 2009 SI for kids is so scarce in any sort of decent grade. Regardless of the RC argument folks will eventually catch on to how valuable it actually is.

[Ketsbaia9]

Originally Posted by sportscardmoxie

The 2009 SI for kids is so scarce in any sort of decent grade. Regardless of the RC argument folks will eventually catch on to how valuable it actually is.

How much do you think a Lewis Hamilton SI For Kids 2009 PSA 10 would be worth?

Do you think a Hamilton card from 2007 graded between a PSA 8-10 would be a Goldin Auctions job? Usually I consider sending cards over $30000 there.

[Durantula]

Topps Chrome Refractor

[fadster]

Originally Posted by Ketsbaia9

How much do you think a Lewis Hamilton SI For Kids 2009 PSA 10 would be worth?

Do you think a Hamilton card from 2007 graded between a PSA 8-10 would be a Goldin Auctions job? Usually I consider sending cards over $30000 there.

I've heard collectors are offering well above that for raw Futera's.

[k13]

Originally Posted by Ketsbaia9

I don't understand why the Topps 2020 cards are classed as rookies. Cards from his first season in F1 (2007), should be the most valuable in my opinion. I've seen the Pro 2.0 card which has 2007-08 on the back, but has been labelled as 2008. This would make it a second year card. There's also another Hamilton card labelled 2007-08. The true rookies are the 2007 cards.

The 2006 Futera card should hold a premium, however, he was in F2 at the time.

I have a few cards from 2007 editions which I will send for grading. I presume his cards will shoot up in price dramatically if he wins a record 8th F1 title.

Senna will always be my favourite and I believe that Prost is undervalued. He was a great driver.

Whatever manipulators want to pump up to sell to suckers.
Then move on to the next card and call that one more important then pump and dump again.

[fadster]

2006 Futera Hamilton PSA 9 went for $312k at Goldins last night. Thought it had a decent shot at $100k but it ended up blowing away all estimates. The publicity will be great for the sport.

[Litwing]

Originally Posted by fadster

2006 Futera Hamilton PSA 9 went for $312k at Goldins last night. Thought it had a decent shot at $100k but it ended up blowing away all estimates. The publicity will be great for the sport.

great price for his pre-F1 card!!