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Sports Card Hotlist for March 3rd 2013

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With the release of 2013 Leaf Metal Draft Football, prospecting seems to be more relevant in the sport more than ever. Maybe you haven’t noticed it yet, but come draft time, you will start to notice by the rise in prices for these NFL Draft standouts. If you own any of these cards, you may be rooting for them come NFL Pro Day on March 27 and even more closer to the draft.

I have also included baseball prospects that were also featured on Jaypers’ FCB Prospect Hotlist and I encourage you to reference that as well if you are into prospecting baseball. I also encourage you to join the FCB forum if you are not already on it, and to also participate in weekly Hotlist suggestion threads to ensure that the hottest cards on the market make this list. 

Panini National Treasures#1 2012 Panini National Treasures

Panini released its high-end baseball product last week; something comparable to Topps Sterling with cards that include bat knobs from baseball legends. Many Hall of Famers are located in the product. All cards in the eight-card box are an autograph or memorabilia card. Also, a booklet card is guaranteed in each box. The product reminds me of the old Diamond Kings with high-end relics and autographs.

Because of the products slick look, premium patches, and notable names, the product has been hot. An Ichiro 1/1 relic sold for $228 at auction. This Walter Johnson relic sold for $710.

2013 Topps Heritage#2 2013 Topps Heritage Retail

Because Topps Heritage has hit retail stores before it hits the hobby stores, single cards are selling for a premium price because they are the first listed. With a 1964 Heritage design, the cards look sharp and will include twice as many autographs than last year’s product.

Dual rookie cards such as the Manny Machado and Dylan Bundy card are selling for as much as $26. Other base singles are selling for $5, when they will probably not even sell a week from now.

 

 

Carlos Rodon#3 2012 Panini USA Carlos Rodon Autographs

Rodon was on the Hotlist a couple of weeks ago, but that was before Carlos Rodon struck out 16 his last outing for the NC State Wolfpack against Florida Atlantic. Rodon only ranked 8 on Jaypers’ Prospect Hotlist on Saturday, but he has even heated up even more since.

Rodon’s Panini USA autograph /399 sold for $67 when a lot of two sold for $76 the other day. These could have been had for $15-$20 at one point a couple of months ago.

 

 

Geno Smith#4 2013 Leaf Metal Draft Geno Smith Autographs

Prospecting football now seems to be realistic with Leaf’s new release featuring NFL Draft prospects in their college uniforms. West Virginia’s quarterback Geno Smith seems to be the hottest card in this product.

Smith will most likely be the first quarterback drafted this year, and this is the number one reason why his cards come at a premium price. His base autographs are selling between $40 and $66.

 

 

Stephen Curry#5 Stephen Curry Autographs

After putting up 54 points against the Knicks on Wednesday night, he set the season high for points in a game. He made 11 three-pointers and was 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Curry was in the zone on Wednesday.

Curry’s autograph cards were instantly popular after his record-setting game. The buy-it-now was being clicked on eBay immediately after. His 2009-10 Elite autograph sold for $20 previously and jumped up to $30 after his performance. This premium patch from 2009-10 National Treasures sold for a whopping $999 the other day.

Jedd Gyorko#6 2011 Bowman Chrome Jedd Gyorko Autographs

After blasting three homeruns in just 18 at bats in spring training, Jedd Gyorko is off to a hot start. He will make his big league debut this year, most likely at second base because he is blocked by Chase Headley at third. His autographs sold last week in the $20 range and are up to $30 this week.

Chris:  He’s also been all over every prospect publication we have done on this site since Spring Training.

 

 

Jackie Bradley#7 2012 Bowman Chrome Jackie Bradley Jr. Autographs

Bradley has impressed many scouts and executives in the Red Sox organization this Spring with his speed, athleticism, and defense. He is batting .533 in 15 at bats. Red Sox fans have to prepare for life after Jacoby Ellsbury, and Bradley may be the perfect fit. Bradley won’t be sticking with the Red Sox for Opening Day, but he may be around for September call-ups.

Bradley has one of the neatest signatures in baseball, and you could have bought his 2012 Bowman Chrome autograph for $50 last week, and they have risen to $60 this week.  A gold refractor autograph recently sold for $235.

Matt Barkley#8 2013 Leaf Metal Draft Matt Barkley Autographs

The second-best quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft, Barkley’s cards also come in second with his card prices to Geno Smith. The University of Southern California product promises that he’ll show what he’s got on NFL Pro Day on March 27. If he shows the cannon he has had in the past, his draft stock and card prices should only rise. His Leaf Metal Draft base autographed cards currently sit between $37 and $45.

 

 

 

tobias harris#9 2012-13 Panini Threads Tobias Harris Autographs

After being traded from the Bucks to the Magic, Harris wasn’t what many Magic fans wanted in return for J.J. Redick, but he has opened some eyes in his short stint with the Magic.

Harris is now leading his new team in points per game and he has been attacking the glass ever since he got there. His Panini Threads autographs jumped from $3 to $11 this week.

 

 

 

Michael Wacha#10 2012 Bowman Chrome Draft Michael Wacha Autographs

Though he is not competing with Shelby Miller and Trevor Rosenthal for the number five spot in the Cardinals’ rotation, Wacha’s Spring performance has helped his card stock. Base autographs were selling for around $15 last week, but are up to $25 this week. It’s also worth to note that his USA baseball autographs are also on the rise.

Collector’s Campus : Heavy Metal Sales and a Look Forward

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It’s that time of the year – the first collegiate uniform products are hitting the shelves. While not NCAA licensed, Leaf Draft is still leading the charge. Leaf Draft Metal is available in hobby box form with three autographs per box, and Leaf Draft is available in major retails in blaster box form, guaranteeing one Andrew Luck Army Bowl card and two certified autographs, as well as a base card set, a great bang for your buck at only $20.

It seems that Leaf Metal is more valuable than some previous metals, as there have been some sales that are nothing less than eye popping…dare I say unbe-Leaf-able? A Robert Griffin III Red Prismatic /5 auto recently sold for a whopping $760. The Black Prismatic 1/1 of Oregon running back LaMichael James recently sold for an earth shattering $908 . It’s not just the Prismatic parallels that are selling well, either. A Trent Richardson (Alabama) base autograph has been consistently selling for $60. Even with no known NFL destination for the class of 2012, collector’s are still picking up singles left and right.

Let’s not forget the other side to Leaf Draft – Leaf Army All American Bowl cards, featuring some of the nation’s top collegiate players and recruits. You have Andrew Luck, who has consistently been the top seller, with a Prismatic error /39 recently reaching $1,000 on ebay (360440337952). This set features cards of soon-to-be collegiate freshman like Gunner Kiel. While he is committed to Notre Dame, this kid hasn’t even stepped foot on the field at the collegiate level, and still brought in $150 for his Green Prismatic auto /25 and $50 for a Prismatic auto /50 (160761861338). Leaf Army cards have the potential to skyrocket during the season, as they’re most likely the only cards on the market of the top stars of the NCAA.

Only time can tell if Leaf Draft can hold its value in the long run, but one thing is certain – Leaf Draft has been selling like hot cakes. Currently, there are no 2012 competitors for Leaf, which may be the reason behind its success. The real test of Leaf’s value will be in the near future when Press Pass and Upper Deck put out their first 2012 releases. Press Pass will feature the only autograph cards available of Andrew Luck, whom they’ve signed an exclusive autograph deal with, lasting until NFL products release.

Also of note for collegiate collectors and fans is 2011 Panini National Treasures. National Treasures is always a favorite of NFL collectors, but Panini has snuck a few collegiate cards into the checklist. These cards include NCAA legendary coaches Knute Rockne of Notre Dame and Bear Bryant of Alabama. Both coaches have memorabilia cards in the set, including cards featuring a swatch of worn material and collectable stamp.

Last, but certainly not least, is Upper Deck’s final 2011 season release, and possibly their most anticipated – Exquisite. We saw UD prove with their 2010/11 release that collegiate cards can hold their own on the market, and in some cases, outshine comparable NFL cards of star players. This year’s release will feature some of the best “patches” to date, although many will be screen printed and from event worn jerseys. I for one am anxious to see if Upper Deck has any tricks up their sleeve with this release, like how they included XRC cards in the 2010 product since Exquisite releases so late into the year. With what we saw from Cam Newton and company in the 2010/11 release, the sky is the limit for an Andrew Luck Exquisite XRC. Hey, a guy can always dream, right?