Which case would you buy for a 10 year old nephew?

scotts · 01-07-2020, 07:14 AM

I have been out of the game for 5 years now and my 10 year old nephew is just starting to get into collecting cards. He listed his first 4 cards on Ebay this week and he is hooked. I am thinking of buying a case for him to open but the question is what case should i buy? He has opened 2018 Donruss but that was last year when they were $65 a box, now they are at least double that, so no value there. I was thinking of pre ordering a case of Leaf Limited for $1800, but is that a good buy? My nephew is very knowledgeable of the game and a huge Bills fan!

If you were to buy a case to open with your 10 year old nephew, which would it be and why?

Vintage Collector · 01-07-2020, 07:22 AM

I would get him a case of prizm or optic.

Lots of shiny cool cards .

KevJo · 01-07-2020, 08:45 AM

Go with what the member above recommended Prizm or Optic. It will provide him with a nice mix of cards to sell or trade to fuel his new habit!

Kevin

scotts · 01-07-2020, 09:05 AM

Prism is a too expensive at $2375 for a 12 box case. Surprised that Optic only has 1 auto per box at $1750 for a 12 box case

deansayso · 01-07-2020, 09:06 AM

National treasures

KevJo · 01-07-2020, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts

Prism is a too expensive at $2375 for a 12 box case. Surprised that Optic only has 1 auto per box at $1750 for a 12 box case

I have always pulled some nice cards out of Elite as well. Plenty of numbered parallels in addition to the hits.

Kevin

Archangel1775 · 01-07-2020, 09:51 AM

Baseball-Allen & Ginter, there is a lot more to talk about
Football-Fanatics currently has 2018 Contenders blasters at $14 per box,then do a college Contenders case. It introduces him to the NFL and College cards
Basketball: Prizm or Optic retail when you can find it

Re2pect · 01-07-2020, 10:08 AM

Something earlier on with a good chance to pull a Singletary/Oliver. Maybe Phoenix or something.

SethMurphy · 01-07-2020, 10:18 AM

If you were to find something that is Rookie Premiere focused like Origins it would increase the chances of pulling a Devin Singletary in the cards. Less of the filler 6th round defensive rookies like Optic offers.

Less cards though. So if you are looking for stuff with a base/insert set to collect Optic is hard to beat for that. But if you are hoping to get nice hits to flip for PC cards with a shot at a nice PC hit, I'd suggest something like Origins

majestik101 · 01-07-2020, 12:34 PM

Score

gmarutiak · 01-07-2020, 12:45 PM

If he liked 2018 Donruss, why not go with 2019 Donruss? I think it is one of the most fun breaks every year.

mfw13 · 01-07-2020, 12:56 PM

Lucky nephew!

When I was his age....you got packs or boxes for presents, not a whole case!

WKUMICHIGANFAN · 01-07-2020, 12:57 PM

I agree with Score and maybe college Contenders blasters , NFL Contenders blasters have sooooooooo many no name autos.

Silverandgold · 01-07-2020, 12:59 PM

19 Donruss

JeremyNick · 01-07-2020, 01:02 PM

I would go with Optic
On card autos. Plenty of rookies and inserts. Plenty of color. Always a fun rip.

LCM1223 · 01-07-2020, 01:03 PM

A case for a 10-year old?? I wish you were my uncle

beavers · 01-07-2020, 01:10 PM

I really like Illusions as a fun hobby break. Autos, mem cards, and an encased. Plus thick stock cards, acetate cards, and lots of numbered. About $150.

Gigantor · 01-07-2020, 01:22 PM

If the goal is a good checklist, cool parallels, and a chance for hits...Optic or Prizm is the way to go. Phoenix is also underrated IMO.

cardmole · 01-07-2020, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts

I have been out of the game for 5 years now and my 10 year old nephew is just starting to get into collecting cards. He listed his first 4 cards on Ebay this week and he is hooked. I am thinking of buying a case for him to open but the question is what case should i buy? He has opened 2018 Donruss but that was last year when they were $65 a box, now they are at least double that, so no value there. I was thinking of pre ordering a case of Leaf Limited for $1800, but is that a good buy? My nephew is very knowledgeable of the game and a huge Bills fan!

If you were to buy a case to open with your 10 year old nephew, which would it be and why?

Busting a case of the same product probably will get boring a few boxes in.
Best to get 8-10 different products and let him decide which he likes the best, and then go from there. Much more fun - and waaay less duplicates!

hairysasquatch · 01-07-2020, 01:31 PM

Obsidian

GoHawks25 · 01-07-2020, 03:21 PM

Like mentioned above, variety would be nice. Maybe 2 Prizm, 2 Optic and 2 Contenders. Those are 3 of the 4 products that actually hold their value every year. The last one being National Treasures, but it hasn’t been released yet, and likely out of the price range for a 10 year old! There’s also Donruss and Contenders Optic which hold their value, but Contenders Optic isn’t out yet (I prefer regular Contenders anyway), and Optic is just the “Topps Chrome” version of Donruss. Optic just being overall nicer in just about every way. This is looking at it more on the “investor” side (don’t like to use that word in card collecting, but it is what it is). At the end of the day the products I mentioned have the chance of pulling $1000+ cards, while the less popular releases don’t have that kind of upside (unless you get super lucky!). It is fun to open any product, but you’re probably less likely to be throwing your money away if you stick to the more desirable products. If your nephew is into veteran hits, these products have them, but it’s like 90%+ 2019 draft class rookies. That could also sway what you choose. Good luck

These products also have a ton of packs which are always fun to open. Just totaled it up and it would be $1165.90 on Blowout, so it’s considerably less than a case.

pejc300 · 01-07-2020, 07:45 PM

Busting a case with a 10 year old? You'll spoil him for life. I remember when getting a box was the holy grail (never happened to me until I was like 17). Get him some packs at the dollar store and call it good

ilikenicecards · 01-07-2020, 08:11 PM

Don't you think you're going a little overboard? I would not have gotten that much from my own parents and aunts and uncles combined for 3 Christmas', High School Graduation, College Graduation and my 16th Birthday combined.

SleeperCards · 01-07-2020, 08:17 PM

No one is going to comment that his 10 year old nephew is selling cards on eBay?

marinocollector · 01-07-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperCards

No one is going to comment that his 10 year old nephew is selling cards on eBay?

Could be worse. Some members on here are full grown men living in their mommas basement. Actin like they 10 when they run out of chocolate milk.

01-07-2020, 07:14 AM	#1
scotts Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,446 bhull1616	Which case would you buy for a 10 year old nephew? I have been out of the game for 5 years now and my 10 year old nephew is just starting to get into collecting cards. He listed his first 4 cards on Ebay this week and he is hooked. I am thinking of buying a case for him to open but the question is what case should i buy? He has opened 2018 Donruss but that was last year when they were $65 a box, now they are at least double that, so no value there. I was thinking of pre ordering a case of Leaf Limited for $1800, but is that a good buy? My nephew is very knowledgeable of the game and a huge Bills fan! If you were to buy a case to open with your 10 year old nephew, which would it be and why?

01-07-2020, 07:22 AM	#2
Vintage Collector Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,309 mitcards	I would get him a case of prizm or optic. Lots of shiny cool cards . __________________ Vintage Collector's Ebay ID is - Mitcards All ebay auctions starting at 99 cents no reserve. I will also buy or trade My Cards for your Silver or Gold! Never Forget 9/11, Be Diligent and Safe! Last edited by Vintage Collector; 01-07-2020 at 07:26 AM.

01-07-2020, 08:45 AM	#3
KevJo Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 11,435	Go with what the member above recommended Prizm or Optic. It will provide him with a nice mix of cards to sell or trade to fuel his new habit! Kevin __________________ "By any means"- Khalil Mack

01-07-2020, 09:51 AM	#7
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 22,009	Baseball-Allen & Ginter, there is a lot more to talk about Football-Fanatics currently has 2018 Contenders blasters at $14 per box,then do a college Contenders case. It introduces him to the NFL and College cards Basketball: Prizm or Optic retail when you can find it __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

01-07-2020, 10:18 AM	#9
SethMurphy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centerville/Erie, PA Posts: 19,504 smurf_8 sethmurphy	If you were to find something that is Rookie Premiere focused like Origins it would increase the chances of pulling a Devin Singletary in the cards. Less of the filler 6th round defensive rookies like Optic offers. Less cards though. So if you are looking for stuff with a base/insert set to collect Optic is hard to beat for that. But if you are hoping to get nice hits to flip for PC cards with a shot at a nice PC hit, I'd suggest something like Origins __________________ Twitter - @seth_murphy8 PCs - Ryan Callahan, Reggie Lewis, Funko Pops (a little), a few other things that catch my eye

01-07-2020, 09:05 AM	#4
scotts Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,446 bhull1616	Prism is a too expensive at $2375 for a 12 box case. Surprised that Optic only has 1 auto per box at $1750 for a 12 box case

01-07-2020, 09:06 AM	#5
deansayso Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,472 dmdean81	National treasures

01-07-2020, 10:08 AM	#8
Re2pect Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 661	Something earlier on with a good chance to pull a Singletary/Oliver. Maybe Phoenix or something.

01-07-2020, 12:34 PM	#10
majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	Score

01-07-2020, 12:45 PM	#11
gmarutiak Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD (but Pittsburgh in my heart!) Posts: 3,147	If he liked 2018 Donruss, why not go with 2019 Donruss? I think it is one of the most fun breaks every year.

01-07-2020, 12:56 PM	#12
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,829	Lucky nephew! When I was his age....you got packs or boxes for presents, not a whole case!

01-07-2020, 12:57 PM	#13
WKUMICHIGANFAN Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: York PA Posts: 407 dtowncards	I agree with Score and maybe college Contenders blasters , NFL Contenders blasters have sooooooooo many no name autos.

01-07-2020, 12:59 PM	#14
Silverandgold Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 647	19 Donruss __________________ COLLECTING NON-SPORT HISTORICAL CUT CARDS

01-07-2020, 01:02 PM	#15
JeremyNick Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 22,801	I would go with Optic On card autos. Plenty of rookies and inserts. Plenty of color. Always a fun rip.

01-07-2020, 01:03 PM	#16
LCM1223 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 26,683 lucards1295	A case for a 10-year old?? I wish you were my uncle __________________ Total Topps BUNT Profits: $1652.51 KICK: $3243.82 HUDDLE: $300.22 STAR WARS CARD TRADER: $3050.31 STAR WARS FORCE COLLECTION: $1318.14 TWD: $94.09 SKATE: $697.03

01-07-2020, 01:10 PM	#17
beavers Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 2,350	I really like Illusions as a fun hobby break. Autos, mem cards, and an encased. Plus thick stock cards, acetate cards, and lots of numbered. About $150.

01-07-2020, 01:22 PM	#18
Gigantor Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,432 Gigantor	If the goal is a good checklist, cool parallels, and a chance for hits...Optic or Prizm is the way to go. Phoenix is also underrated IMO. __________________ PC - Jake Long - Blue Detroit Lions - Santa Claus Cards Last edited by Gigantor; 01-07-2020 at 01:28 PM.

01-07-2020, 01:31 PM	#20
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 36,671	Obsidian __________________ I am going signature-free

01-07-2020, 03:21 PM	#21
GoHawks25 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 5,433 ajs*closet	Like mentioned above, variety would be nice. Maybe 2 Prizm, 2 Optic and 2 Contenders. Those are 3 of the 4 products that actually hold their value every year. The last one being National Treasures, but it hasn’t been released yet, and likely out of the price range for a 10 year old! There’s also Donruss and Contenders Optic which hold their value, but Contenders Optic isn’t out yet (I prefer regular Contenders anyway), and Optic is just the “Topps Chrome” version of Donruss. Optic just being overall nicer in just about every way. This is looking at it more on the “investor” side (don’t like to use that word in card collecting, but it is what it is). At the end of the day the products I mentioned have the chance of pulling $1000+ cards, while the less popular releases don’t have that kind of upside (unless you get super lucky!). It is fun to open any product, but you’re probably less likely to be throwing your money away if you stick to the more desirable products. If your nephew is into veteran hits, these products have them, but it’s like 90%+ 2019 draft class rookies. That could also sway what you choose. Good luck These products also have a ton of packs which are always fun to open. Just totaled it up and it would be $1165.90 on Blowout, so it’s considerably less than a case. __________________ GO SEAHAWKS Last edited by GoHawks25; 01-07-2020 at 03:26 PM.

01-07-2020, 07:45 PM	#22
pejc300 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 10,807	Busting a case with a 10 year old? You'll spoil him for life. I remember when getting a box was the holy grail (never happened to me until I was like 17). Get him some packs at the dollar store and call it good

01-07-2020, 08:11 PM	#23
ilikenicecards Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 490	Don't you think you're going a little overboard? I would not have gotten that much from my own parents and aunts and uncles combined for 3 Christmas', High School Graduation, College Graduation and my 16th Birthday combined.

01-07-2020, 08:17 PM	#24
SleeperCards Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Internet Posts: 16,059 SleeperCards Sleeper	No one is going to comment that his 10 year old nephew is selling cards on eBay?