best/most valuable melo knicks cards?

uncodan · 08-06-2020, 10:57 AM

hey all, returning collector here. wondering what your opinions are on melo knicks cards. i'm a knicks fan (i know, i know...) and would like to collect some melo and am wondering where to start, what are the popular cards, and if they're even worth anything. thanks

nvd001 · 08-06-2020, 10:21 PM

hey bud!

anything is worth something to the right person, you just have to do a bit of research.

Melo is also seeing a mini resurgence in his card values after losing a bit of hobby love over the previous 2-3 years. I think people can understand that even though he may retire without a ring, he's still a First Ballot HOF'er who will likely retire somewhere around the Top 10-15 point scorer of all time.

In terms of some cards to potentially chase....any early years Prizm/Select cards featuring him in the Knicks uni would be quite popular.
Also Flawless, Immacualte & NT had some pretty nice autos and patch autos around the time he was a Knick as well.

Just jump on ebay and do a bit of looking around at current items and recently sold items to get an idea whats out there and make an informed decision of what you'd like to go after!

PKIPP · 08-06-2020, 10:35 PM

^^^ great advice from one of the top melo collectors you'll come across.

If I had to have 5 melo Knicks cards regardless of budget, I'd go with:

1. 2012-13 Prizm base and parallels
2. Pretty much any flawless patch auto
3. 2016-17 Optic base and parallels (first year of optic, melo last season on NYK)
4. 2017-18 Optic All-Stars inset and parallels (he was on the Thunder that season but I think it's his final NYK team card. Also his 10th and final All Star Game)
5. 2012-13 Select base and parallels (first year of select and melo scoring title season)

I only have the optic stuff, but plan to eventually grab the others I listed some time.

nvd001 · 08-09-2020, 06:39 PM

^^ fantastic suggestions!

couldn't agree more!

sotexcollector · 08-09-2020, 08:02 PM

I used to collect Melo big time, but sold most of his NYK stuff to a fellow collector here on BO. I did however, kept one of his first Knicks auto card produced (btw, it is numbered to 5) and his first year gold optic #/10.

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I agree with what was said above, his gold prizms to me are the nicest and rarest cards to own, especially his 2012 gold base prizm.

bberns · 08-10-2020, 01:40 AM

You won't be able to find one, but 2015-16 revolution galactic.

08-06-2020, 10:57 AM	#1
uncodan Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: nyc Posts: 27 yelobrotha uncodan	best/most valuable melo knicks cards? hey all, returning collector here. wondering what your opinions are on melo knicks cards. i'm a knicks fan (i know, i know...) and would like to collect some melo and am wondering where to start, what are the popular cards, and if they're even worth anything. thanks

08-06-2020, 10:21 PM	#2
nvd001 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 590 nvd001 nvd001	hey bud! anything is worth something to the right person, you just have to do a bit of research. Melo is also seeing a mini resurgence in his card values after losing a bit of hobby love over the previous 2-3 years. I think people can understand that even though he may retire without a ring, he's still a First Ballot HOF'er who will likely retire somewhere around the Top 10-15 point scorer of all time. In terms of some cards to potentially chase....any early years Prizm/Select cards featuring him in the Knicks uni would be quite popular. Also Flawless, Immacualte & NT had some pretty nice autos and patch autos around the time he was a Knick as well. Just jump on ebay and do a bit of looking around at current items and recently sold items to get an idea whats out there and make an informed decision of what you'd like to go after! __________________ ________________________________ Evan is my name Melo Jersey Numbered Collector

08-06-2020, 10:35 PM	#3
PKIPP Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,024	^^^ great advice from one of the top melo collectors you'll come across. If I had to have 5 melo Knicks cards regardless of budget, I'd go with: 1. 2012-13 Prizm base and parallels 2. Pretty much any flawless patch auto 3. 2016-17 Optic base and parallels (first year of optic, melo last season on NYK) 4. 2017-18 Optic All-Stars inset and parallels (he was on the Thunder that season but I think it's his final NYK team card. Also his 10th and final All Star Game) 5. 2012-13 Select base and parallels (first year of select and melo scoring title season) I only have the optic stuff, but plan to eventually grab the others I listed some time. __________________ i collect Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers, Carmelo Anthony, Donovan Mitchell, Detroit Pistons Follow me on IG: Cardboard_vault

08-09-2020, 06:39 PM	#4
nvd001 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 590 nvd001 nvd001	^^ fantastic suggestions! couldn't agree more! __________________ ________________________________ Evan is my name Melo Jersey Numbered Collector

08-09-2020, 08:02 PM	#5
sotexcollector Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,811	I used to collect Melo big time, but sold most of his NYK stuff to a fellow collector here on BO. I did however, kept one of his first Knicks auto card produced (btw, it is numbered to 5) and his first year gold optic #/10. \ I agree with what was said above, his gold prizms to me are the nicest and rarest cards to own, especially his 2012 gold base prizm. __________________ Players: PG13,Carmelo Anthony, R.Gay, Aldridge, J.Taylor, Rockets, Spurs, IG below. paul_george_13_sotex rudy_gay_22_sotex Last edited by sotexcollector; 08-09-2020 at 08:12 PM.

08-10-2020, 01:40 AM	#6
bberns Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 1,724 bberns	You won't be able to find one, but 2015-16 revolution galactic.