For around $250, which one would you choose?

[Delta5]

First of all, I dont know where to post this so making a new thread seems appropriate.

So I'm really contemplating choosing between these two.

The Capstone
PROS
1. Player worn
2. Lower numbered (/5)
3. Already graded
4. Absolutely sick patches with pieces of Saints logo

CONS
1. Grade a 7
2. Not very popular set

The Flawless
PROS
1. Highest end of Panini Set with strong Lineage

CONS
1. Jersey is not associated with anything
2. Higher numbered
3. Horizontal

What do you guys think? Will be very interested to see people thoughts on better looking card vs better set

[hxcmilkshake]

I would take the graded card. Because its graded with the dual grade. Slight edge.

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[Delta5]

Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

I would take the graded card. Because its graded with the dual grade. Slight edge.

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I feel like most people answer still will be flawless. I prefer something rarer. Flawless is everywhere but this card will def turn heads. Especially Saints diehard fan like me

[no10pin]

The pros and cons on the jersey don't really matter. "Player worn" just means not game used. They are both probably from jerseys that he wore for 5 minutes at some point.

I personally like the Flawless better, but I prefer jumbo patches to multiple smaller ones, and I don't care about a card being graded if it's a 7. Either one is nice.

[kingofsnake]

I would choose the Flawless. Although I prefer vertical to horizontal, I hate graded cards. If I acquired the Capstones to keep, I would break it out of the holder.

[Giroux]

Disgrace they put non associated patches in sets like Flawless

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by kingofsnake

I would choose the Flawless. Although I prefer vertical to horizontal, I hate graded cards. If I acquired the Capstones to keep, I would break it out of the holder.

any reason you hate slabs? I feel like it added protection

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by no10pin

The pros and cons on the jersey don't really matter. "Player worn" just means not game used. They are both probably from jerseys that he wore for 5 minutes at some point.

I personally like the Flawless better, but I prefer jumbo patches to multiple smaller ones, and I don't care about a card being graded if it's a 7. Either one is nice.

At least Brees touched the jersey in my opinion. I always thought the hierarchy is
1. SB/playoff game jersey
2. Game worn jersey
3. Player worn


4. Not associated

[3124508 on COMC]

Find an older 2000s or 2010s era card with a GW patch. It’ll probably be cheaper too. Just my two cents.

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by 3124508 on COMC

Find an older 2000s or 2010s era card with a GW patch. It’ll probably be cheaper too. Just my two cents.

yeah, also bought one like this. Def weird how this one is cheaper given this one is game worn. But, I want something that looks more modern too haha

[hermanotarjeta]

The flawless looks so nice.

[Siberian13]

Flawless everytime.

[majestik101]

Flawless. ALWAYS Flawless.

[majestik101]

Or this.

Originally Posted by 3124508 on COMC

Find an older 2000s or 2010s era card with a GW patch. It’ll probably be cheaper too. Just my two cents.

Fun fact: Purchased this GU patch auto on the Blowout Forums for $55 bucks back in 2017.

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by majestik101

Or this.



Fun fact: Purchased this GU patch auto on the Blowout Forums for $55 bucks back in 2017.

That's a steal, one of tbe most underappreciated qb

[kingofsnake]

Originally Posted by Delta5

any reason you hate slabs? I feel like it added protection

I dislike the whole institution of grading cards, what it has become. But that's just me.

[Floridacardguy]

OP If it's for your PC and a card you like and want, NONE of the things you mentioned should matter- just get it. I have some cards that look fantastic, but may be lower end cards or unlicensed, etc I just buy them and put them in my PC. If you are looking for something to sell/flip, then you may have to pay more attention to all the details you mentioned

[ThatGuyPal]

It always comes out quickly what card the person actually prefers and just wants valiation for their decision lol by post #3 you see OP wants the Flawless lol

[the mesiah]

Flawless no doubt!

[sethc1020]

I would go Flawless, on card auto where it appears the Cornerstones is a sticker auto but hard to tell.

I love the patches on the Cornerstones better but there's no guarantee that Brees ever wore that jersey. Player worn doesn't necessarily mean that the player pictured on the card wore it. It could have been one of those Mark Ingram Saints Jerseys, which is still officially "player worn"

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by sethc1020

I would go Flawless, on card auto where it appears the Cornerstones is a sticker auto but hard to tell.

I love the patches on the Cornerstones better but there's no guarantee that Brees ever wore that jersey. Player worn doesn't necessarily mean that the player pictured on the card wore it. It could have been one of those Mark Ingram Saints Jerseys, which is still officially "player worn"

The capstone is also on card. Wow, I never thought player worn could also mean other players wore it, that's a crazy thing to consider now

[ksemmel]

If it is one of these two: Flawelss

Crappy set and crappy grade just turns me off

I think you could find better Brees options out there for 250 though

[packerfan4200]

Get a Brees chrome RC instead

[akaus21]

I would go with the Flawless card. They are both nice, but Flawless has a nice auto and a nice large patch.

[Jaysabz]

The Flawless.

It'll look beautiful in a one-touch.

The Capstone being PSA graded seems unnecessary to me. Veteran patch autos don't fall into the category of "needs to be graded" to be in my PC.

Flawless 100%.