What to collect?

[Sleeper]

Hey Everyone,

I'm getting back into collecting after a brief 18-year absence, looks like things have changed a bit since I was 13. (For one, there's this internet thing...)

Just wondering if anyone had some advice about good football products. Specifically, I've read a bunch of reviews but it isn't always easy to tell what the rookies are going to be wearing. My preferences in order would be:

Playing in NFL uniform
Playing in College uniform (Don' even know if any products have this)
Posing in NFL uniform
Wearing workout gear

Also, I'm probably going to stick to low-mid range products, don't think I'm quite ready to justify the high-end stuff.

Any feedback would be awesome

[crb2000]

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 different sets being released this year...Lots of rookies....some licensed some not...tough choices ahead my friend

[jwgreen68]

I like the Panini football products.

[crb2000]

Yes I agree Panini is doing a lot of nice things with their product lines for sure. I was a huge fan of the Past and present Basketball. Their football designs are also very appealing.

[whitney777]

There's a lot of different products out there. You'll be able to find college and NFL cards. It depends on what you like and what you're willing/able to spend. This is a good place to trade, so keep an open mind and let others know what you're looking for. Check out the give and take thread in the football marketplace for free cards.

[schwood]

I will tell you what I collect....

I collect anything of the Patriots in football. Can be shown in the college uni only if they were drafted by the Pats. Other than that, the player has got to be shown in the Patriots uni. Playing. Posing. Photoshopped. I am good with whatever. It doesn't matter much to me. And I collect everything from the cheapest base to star autos. If you are open to anything, even base is fun to collect. This is after all a hobby, and if you are going to collect, just pick 'something' to collect (player, team, set, parallel set, s/n, whatever) and go for it. It is supposed to be fun. And like I said, even base and inserts can be a lot of fun.

[Sleeper]

Thanks for the advice.

I got hooked again by topps football, and I'll probably try to do that set every year. I like the photography, deep checklist and affordability.

Apart from that, probably another set each year depending on what looks interestIng

[cardboardphene]

Sleeper I agree I enjoy Topps football set every year also. Keep in mind in 2010, 2011 Topps did short Print photo variations with some of the Rookies. Also, I enjoy College Potos the most so if you pull any check me out for trades! Enjoy Sleeper, this Hobby is way more fun then it used to be, google HRX to see what I mean.

[chris_brown]

Thanks for the advice.

I got hooked again by topps football, and I'll probably try to do that set every year. I like the photography, deep checklist and affordability.

Apart from that, probably another set each year depending on what looks interestIng

ive got a ton of '11 Topps base dupes,send me a list and ill see what ive got

[Sleeper]

Thanks for the offer. I need to get a little more organized and then I'll PM you and post my needs on the setbuilders thread.

So far I have a pretty good base of Topps football 2009-2011, but I better hurry up and finish at least one of them before 2012 comes out, or I'll start taking up too much space.

[cardboardphene]

Bills fan eh Sleeper? At least Dareus and Spiller are good players and can be collected cheaply. Try being a Steelers or Cowboys fan and getting stuff cheap, LOL.

[Sleeper]

Yes, tragically a bills fan. I was sucked in by their cheap season tickets an now find myself cheering for another team with terrible management and no chance of winning. Southern Ontario is possibly the worst place to be a sports fan.

I'm actually really looking forward to this season though. Win or lose, I should at least get to see a decent pass rush for once.