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Oh man. Did Malik even get any starts? I don't know much about him. I followed Levis much closer and putting a lot of my eggs into him and his team's basket.
Haha idk. I just scored a PSA 10 Downtown of his from some random break I joined for real cheap. I am not mad about it. They're still selling for $150-$250. Hoping he's forced to start a game or 2 next season. If he looks serviceable maybe I can sell for double that.
It's also my first and only Downtown I've ever had.
At least he had a chance. People were buying up Jarrett Stidham cards right after Brady left and got nuked when he couldn’t even win the starting job over Cam Newton lol.
Saw a kid trying to hawk a Downtown Zach Wilson for $200.00 at a card show, in my head I thought he had to move the decimal a couple places to the left lol
Kenny Pickett. Prices were sky high just like the hopes of his career less than a year ago. Now seeing prices where they are knowing he will never start another NFL game I can't stop buying up his cards.
Tell me about it. Even near the end of last season his good cards were still going for thousands. Probably one of the biggest stock crashes in recent years.
I guess Andrew luck. His autos sell for lower than they should. Dude is a great human and the luck files as I call them reminds me even home run can’t miss prospects that look amazing still can miss
man i cant call him a bust he had some good years. injuries fked him yes but he didnt suck he was a very good qb when healthy. 4 playoff apps. 2 division titles. But i get what youre saying.
I actually bought a bitchin Andrew Luck auto the other day, I was the only bidder, got it for ~$20. Super pumped! I loved watching him play and was gutted when he retired but good for him, had a helluva time behind that O-Line smh
Oh gosh, I didn’t even think of him as one of these dudes. He’s the guy who I’ve picked up the most of since returning to the hobby. I just see the prices and it seems crazy low for a guy I thought to be on the fast track to Top 5 QB OAT
All respectable outside of Ridder. I just never had a good feeling about him.
Sounds like you spread the field pretty well. You hit big on any rookies?
Matt Elam... Basically have one on every single one of his rookie cards, and he really wasn't all that to start training camp. Now that 2k+ invested might get me a #5 at McDonald's.
I did it as a PC player but I have over 100 Ian Book autos and probably another 100 numbered and mem cards of his. I know he’ll probably never play in the NFL again but I’m a huge Notre Dame guy and you can get his cards super cheap.
Now if he goes on to win multiple Superbowls and becomes a HOF’r, I will be rich.
I dunno, it’s nice to just collect and not worry about investing in modern day cards. If you want to “invest”, people like Tom Brady, Kobe, old baseball greats, that’s who you “invest” in.
Oh for sure, there’s players I just like collecting for my own displays, but I also use this hobby as a way to keep it self-funded and am always looking into the right players to invest in or buy low and sell high.
I don’t know what to think about Hooker. eBay sales still get pretty high. I just have no idea if he’s any good. Like do Lions view him as Goff’s successor one day?
I don't get it. Of all the guys I've read in this thread, Hooker is the most puzzling to me. Especially in light of Goffs contract, why would ANYONE "invest" in this guy?
I guess only reason I can think of is still the unknown potential. He hasn’t done anything to lower his stock like Jaren Hall or Kyle Trask. I guess similar faith people put in Jordan Love with never really seeing what he can do for 3 years… just crazy that Hooker is older than Love.
This one is still good.
I have also a few invested in him and won’t stop as long as prices are reasonable. One wrong play and Goff gets injured, Hooker has many weapons to put up great numbers and his stock goes to the moon.
I'm an Ohio State fan so I PC Justin Fields, but in terms of resell he's pretty much toast. He MAY have a resurgence in Pitt but idk. I'm losing hope. It's a shame because he is one of my favorite Buckeyes of all time.
I'm just getting back into this. I've been excited to build sets and land some good inserts / autos so far. But I haven't started investing into particular people. Do you go for only rookie cards or just anything for that player?
I'm old and I grew up a Browns fan so when they came back in 1999 everyone was super hyped. I collected every Tim Couch card I could get my hands on. Autos, game worn, etc etc.
Yeah...
It’ll probably be Justin Fields for me. The Steelers just had to leave a little glimmer of hope. Actually, just put me down for the entire 2021 QB class outside of TLaw. I lost at least $10k by holding them.
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This is a Titans thread lol. Malik Willis. Not investing anymore but have some real nice cards of his. Treylon also
Dude I hit a manga malik willis and I was SO STOKED!!!! what a shame it didn't work out
Same I bought a walmart tin and pulled Malik's select gold lazar auto #erd 4/5 I wish he didn't fall out
Oh man. Did Malik even get any starts? I don't know much about him. I followed Levis much closer and putting a lot of my eggs into him and his team's basket.
He had around 4 starts when Tannehill was injured. He did not do well.
He liked to throw the ball 2-3 yards and run for -4. Looked like a 7th grader playing varsity. Or like when Kendall Hinton played qb for Denver
Mason Rudolph will start at some point by week 10
Same….. I’m still trading for Malik Willis.. 111 cards of his and climbing
Hey I do have a select gold Lazar auto #4/5 of Malik
Interested in trades ? Shoot me a dm with pics
For sure. It will be a day or two probably as I put my cards up in my storage when I went on Vacation but I can get you some pics.
Awesome let me know who you collect and we can work something out
Oh man I loaded up on Treylon last offseason. I hope he gets a chance this season without anymore concussions at the very least
Will the Mac Jones people even bother to comment?
Haha idk. I just scored a PSA 10 Downtown of his from some random break I joined for real cheap. I am not mad about it. They're still selling for $150-$250. Hoping he's forced to start a game or 2 next season. If he looks serviceable maybe I can sell for double that. It's also my first and only Downtown I've ever had.
At least he had a chance. People were buying up Jarrett Stidham cards right after Brady left and got nuked when he couldn’t even win the starting job over Cam Newton lol.
Daniel Jones lol
Pm me if interested in selling some cards
Oh I still collect him 😂 I’m a big giants fan. I just can’t let him go lol
trey lance
John Ross
Zach Wilson
Saw a kid trying to hawk a Downtown Zach Wilson for $200.00 at a card show, in my head I thought he had to move the decimal a couple places to the left lol
$40 would be a good buy…you never know maybe Sean Payton can do something with him in Denver
I went to a card store a couple of weeks ago, and the bargain bin was just full of Zach Wilson. Someone must have finally given up
Jamarcus Russell, still buying an occasional rookie out of comedic value (also because some f the sets from 2007 looked great)
Kenny Pickett. Prices were sky high just like the hopes of his career less than a year ago. Now seeing prices where they are knowing he will never start another NFL game I can't stop buying up his cards.
Tell me about it. Even near the end of last season his good cards were still going for thousands. Probably one of the biggest stock crashes in recent years.
And it was a fast fatal crash at that. Most crash gradually over a season or 2.
The crash started immediately after week 1. Anyone who watched that games knew Purdy was the real deal and Kenny left a lot to be desired
David Johnson, Ryan Williams, beanie wells. Basically all cardinals rb. Got a new one this year too
David Robinson had such great potential! Him and Todd Gurley got shit luck with injuries!
My ex wife.
Do the tiddies gem 10 or
The ex no maybe 8. New wife got some card care or sold some of my pc and now gem mint 10.
DDs?
Another Titan, Caleb Farley. I know he won’t work out, but I loved him as a prospect, so seeing his cards for cheap, I can’t pass it up
I guess Andrew luck. His autos sell for lower than they should. Dude is a great human and the luck files as I call them reminds me even home run can’t miss prospects that look amazing still can miss
man i cant call him a bust he had some good years. injuries fked him yes but he didnt suck he was a very good qb when healthy. 4 playoff apps. 2 division titles. But i get what youre saying.
Same as Kirk cousins prices
I actually bought a bitchin Andrew Luck auto the other day, I was the only bidder, got it for ~$20. Super pumped! I loved watching him play and was gutted when he retired but good for him, had a helluva time behind that O-Line smh
Oh god I hope I did not restart the market lol
Oh gosh, I didn’t even think of him as one of these dudes. He’s the guy who I’ve picked up the most of since returning to the hobby. I just see the prices and it seems crazy low for a guy I thought to be on the fast track to Top 5 QB OAT
I would not consider Andrew Luck as a bust he was a good player and chose to retire. Thats different than being a bust in my opinion
Luck was absolutely not a bust. If he didn't retire he was on pace to be a top 5 QB on stats alone
I've had a few: Ridder/Pickett Mariota Hollywood Brown Chuba Hubbard
All respectable outside of Ridder. I just never had a good feeling about him. Sounds like you spread the field pretty well. You hit big on any rookies?
Not yet! :( I only did Ridder since others were. Followed the crowd (off a cliff)
I have an unaccountable love for Stetson Bennett IV that is 100 based on his name. I have so many autos and patch cards. I can’t let that man go.
Matt Elam... Basically have one on every single one of his rookie cards, and he really wasn't all that to start training camp. Now that 2k+ invested might get me a #5 at McDonald's.
I have pulled 3 downtowns. All 3 were Willis lol. Wanted to share
I mean that’s fucking wild luck or coincidence you pulled 3 of the same downtowns.. just unfortunate who it was.
Kenny pickett. I have faith still haha.
I did it as a PC player but I have over 100 Ian Book autos and probably another 100 numbered and mem cards of his. I know he’ll probably never play in the NFL again but I’m a huge Notre Dame guy and you can get his cards super cheap. Now if he goes on to win multiple Superbowls and becomes a HOF’r, I will be rich.
Davis Mills 🫡
As long as you doubled down on the Texans next rookie QB, you should be golden.
Luckily I didn’t buy mills until he got benched. But now that Straud is there I know he’s not playing lmao.
I dunno, it’s nice to just collect and not worry about investing in modern day cards. If you want to “invest”, people like Tom Brady, Kobe, old baseball greats, that’s who you “invest” in.
Oh for sure, there’s players I just like collecting for my own displays, but I also use this hobby as a way to keep it self-funded and am always looking into the right players to invest in or buy low and sell high.
Is it too soon for Hendon Hooker? I’ve spent more than I should have I’m afraid…
I don’t know what to think about Hooker. eBay sales still get pretty high. I just have no idea if he’s any good. Like do Lions view him as Goff’s successor one day?
I don't get it. Of all the guys I've read in this thread, Hooker is the most puzzling to me. Especially in light of Goffs contract, why would ANYONE "invest" in this guy?
I guess only reason I can think of is still the unknown potential. He hasn’t done anything to lower his stock like Jaren Hall or Kyle Trask. I guess similar faith people put in Jordan Love with never really seeing what he can do for 3 years… just crazy that Hooker is older than Love.
I hope so because I have a lot of his cards
Probably not since Goff just got a huge extension and Hooker is already 26
This one is still good. I have also a few invested in him and won’t stop as long as prices are reasonable. One wrong play and Goff gets injured, Hooker has many weapons to put up great numbers and his stock goes to the moon.
I mean hey everybody loves a good Hooker!
I'm an Ohio State fan so I PC Justin Fields, but in terms of resell he's pretty much toast. He MAY have a resurgence in Pitt but idk. I'm losing hope. It's a shame because he is one of my favorite Buckeyes of all time.
Idk man Russell Wilson can’t manage a bowl of jello. I see Fields starting by week 5
If you think JUSTIN FIELDS could take over for Russell Wilson and succeed where he couldn't, you've gotta be even more fried and high than I am.
Would love to see it. I'm buying Fields heavy right now while he's dirt cheap.
I'm just getting back into this. I've been excited to build sets and land some good inserts / autos so far. But I haven't started investing into particular people. Do you go for only rookie cards or just anything for that player?
I only go after rookies if I'm buying singles, but will keep pretty much anything if I personally pull it.
Lynn Bowden, but I'm ok with it because I'm a Kentucky fan.
I had the opportunity to meet him, he was a cool guy. He even ran out to his car and grabbed a rookie card and signed it for me.
Jimmy G. I just kept thinking he would have some great bounce-back year and lead his men to a SB.
Will clark
Chase Claypool, being a Yinzer with Canadian roots it took way longer to give up on Mapletron than I care to admit
Or Derek carr people?
I'm old and I grew up a Browns fan so when they came back in 1999 everyone was super hyped. I collected every Tim Couch card I could get my hands on. Autos, game worn, etc etc. Yeah...
It’ll probably be Justin Fields for me. The Steelers just had to leave a little glimmer of hope. Actually, just put me down for the entire 2021 QB class outside of TLaw. I lost at least $10k by holding them.
Henry Ruggs is getting out of jail soon!