I am really getting into hockey

Goodfella · 11-10-2009, 02:13 AM

I bought NHL 2k10 for my Wii just to have a good sports game to play, and that inspired me to start following hockey again. I remember when I was really young I'd watch the Flyers with my Dad...good times! Now I live in Tennessee, so I have a soft spot for the Predators as well, but the Knoxville Ice Bears (semi-pro) will always be my team to REALLY follow.

Anyway, I was curious if anyone could tell me what a good mid-range product to buy would be. I want something with nice looking patches and decent resale value. Any year will work for me! Thanks.

And please, don't bother telling me who the hot players are. I don't want to know. I'd rather open a box and have no idea who I'm looking for. That way I'm not disappointed, and then beginner's luck can happen.

frozenntimesports · 11-10-2009, 02:17 AM

Upper Deck 1 is the best product you can get every year for rookies, I supposed you could call SP Game Used a mid-level product, maybe SPX if you are dead set on getting patches.

Goodfella · 11-10-2009, 04:15 AM

Ehh, as long as the overall product is solid and resale worthy, I'm all for it. I'm guessing the rookies in Upper Deck 1 hold their value well then? I should've mentioned that's what I look for most in cards.

MrSnyder · 11-10-2009, 08:16 AM

If you're into the RC, then stick with UD1. It's really cheap right now with a good RC crop.

Rinkwraith · 11-10-2009, 08:23 AM

You picked a good year to get back into it. Start off with Series 1 this week. Of course, for fun if you are just now getting back into it, perhaps dabbling in a box from 05-06 (SPX or likewise) would be fun to jumpstart the collection/resale.

Goodfella · 11-11-2009, 02:08 AM

Thanks guys. I'll probably ask for a hockey box for thanksgiving...our family gives gifts for thanksgiving. xD

11-10-2009, 02:13 AM	#1
Goodfella Banned - PBM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,208 Mouseofthefield	I am really getting into hockey I bought NHL 2k10 for my Wii just to have a good sports game to play, and that inspired me to start following hockey again. I remember when I was really young I'd watch the Flyers with my Dad...good times! Now I live in Tennessee, so I have a soft spot for the Predators as well, but the Knoxville Ice Bears (semi-pro) will always be my team to REALLY follow. Anyway, I was curious if anyone could tell me what a good mid-range product to buy would be. I want something with nice looking patches and decent resale value. Any year will work for me! Thanks. And please, don't bother telling me who the hot players are. I don't want to know. I'd rather open a box and have no idea who I'm looking for. That way I'm not disappointed, and then beginner's luck can happen.

11-10-2009, 08:16 AM	#4
MrSnyder Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,032 mrsnyder	If you're into the RC, then stick with UD1. It's really cheap right now with a good RC crop. __________________ Collecting Ozzie Smith and Football HOF autograph articles... GO Bears (Hershey)! "You want to drag me down, as if I even care." - Breaking Benjamin

11-10-2009, 02:17 AM	#2
frozenntimesports Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 11,113	Upper Deck 1 is the best product you can get every year for rookies, I supposed you could call SP Game Used a mid-level product, maybe SPX if you are dead set on getting patches.

11-10-2009, 04:15 AM	#3
Goodfella Banned - PBM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,208 Mouseofthefield	Ehh, as long as the overall product is solid and resale worthy, I'm all for it. I'm guessing the rookies in Upper Deck 1 hold their value well then? I should've mentioned that's what I look for most in cards.

11-10-2009, 08:23 AM	#5
Rinkwraith Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MA Posts: 4,116 bababure	You picked a good year to get back into it. Start off with Series 1 this week. Of course, for fun if you are just now getting back into it, perhaps dabbling in a box from 05-06 (SPX or likewise) would be fun to jumpstart the collection/resale.

11-11-2009, 02:08 AM	#6
Goodfella Banned - PBM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,208 Mouseofthefield	Thanks guys. I'll probably ask for a hockey box for thanksgiving...our family gives gifts for thanksgiving. xD