Most iconic sports card of modern era back on eBay

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When you think of iconic sports figures, you think of Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Michael Jordon, Walter Payton, plus many more. These players for ever changed the landscapes of their respective sport, and for many collectors, a number of their rookie cards have defined generations of collecting.

A 1986-87 Fleer Jordan, 1989 Upper Deck Griffey, or a 1952 Topps Mantle are works of art, some have even been displayed in museums, and many more are staples in collectors personal collections that adorn den’s and offices around the world.

Without a doubt, on the biggest names in sports today is LeBron James. Millions of us tuned in just to listen to him talk about his free agency decision, an unprecedented move. King James has helped redefine the Basketball card hobby. During LeBron’s rookie season, Upper Deck unveiled a new line of Basketball cards called their Exquisite Edition.

LeBron’s 2003-04 Exquisite RC Auto/Patch has recently been listed on eBay. Recent sales for an ungraded version have been in the neighborhood of $16,500. With a print run of only 99, game-used patch, and of course a gorgeous on-card autograph, this card has become of the modern era’s most iconic and desired cards among collectors.

Tough decision, a new car or that LeBron rookie card?

Bryce Harper to stay in college for another year

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According to Bryce Harper’s Facebook profile, he may forgo his #1 Draft pick status and return to the College of Southern Nevada to pursue a Junior College National Championship.

On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, Harper posted:

“Probably going back to CSN to try to win a National Championship!!! :)”

I admire his passion to win a National Championship, but I think at this point he has nothing left to prove at the JuCo level and is only risking injury, or worse case scenario, a career by returning to CSN.

What ever you choose Bryce, good luck with your decision.

2010 Bowman Chrome Bryce Harper Superfractor on eBay (again)

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Without a doubt, the only person to receive more hype in their young career than Stephen Strasburg is Bryce Harper. Fresh off consensus 2010 Golden Spikes award, given out to the years best amateur player, and his Number 1 overall selection by the Washington Nationals in this year’s MLB Draft, this 17-year-old phenom has caught the eyes of the media and made believers out of many baseball fans.

When Topps announced the addition of the USA set in their 2010 Bowman release, collectors began to speculate about the possibilities of Haper being included in the set – and the possibilities of the Harper Superfractor.

Harper has had previously released USA themed cards released by Upper Deck in 2008 and 2009, along with a promotional 2009 Bowman AFLAC card handed out at the 2008 AFLAC All-American game. Not until now, has anyone released a real “chase” card like the Superfractor.

The 2010 Bowman Chrome USA Bryce Harper Superfractor is currently (back) on eBay. Much like it’s much publicized Strasburg counterpart, it’s original listings were all ended due to improper and false bidding. The current auction, at $4,600 with the reserve not met, is just a fraction of what the Strasburg superfractor sold for. Red refractor version of Harper, which are numbered to 5, have been selling anywhere from $2,200 (ungraded) to $13,000 (BGS Pristine).

This card certainly has the potential of reaching near-Strasburgian heights in regards to price, however, I am not sure how well the price will maintain once Harper is included in a Draft version of Bowman, presumably at the end of this year. Hopefully, as an autographed version.

Hot List: Top 25 Baseball Cards for July 2010

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What does it take to vault 16 spots to our number one spot? Most would say a Herculean effort, but for Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants, it’s just another day at the office. The number five overall pick by San Fransisco in the 2008 Draft is paying off much earlier dividends than originally expected. Through the first 20 days of July, Buster is hitting .481 (25/52) with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 7 home runs and 17 RBIs. Buster has emerged as a favorite from this loaded NL rookie class that features titans like Strasburg, Heyward, Leake, Stanton, and many others who have previously graced our #1 spot.

  1. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey Auto (16)
  2. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto (5)
  3. 2010 Bowman Prospects Stephen Strasburg Auto (1)
  4. 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Stephen Strasburg (2)
  5. 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamiliton RC Auto (21)
  6. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Michael Moustakas Auto (19)
  7. 2009 Donruss Elite Brandon Belt Auto (NR)
  8. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Brennan Boesch Auto (8)
  9. 2010 Bowman Chrome USA Bryce Harper (4)
  10. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Stanton Auto (9)
  11. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Minor Auto (NR)
  12. 2005 Donruss EEE Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto (5)
  13. 2005 Upper Deck SPx Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto (8)
  14. 2004 Bowman Chrome Prospects Phil Hughes Auto (NR)
  15. 1997 Bowman Roy Halladay Auto (NR)
  16. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout Auto (22)
  17. 1999 Topps Traded Carl Crawford RC Auto (NR)
  18. 1993 Upper Deck SP Derek Jeter RC (13)
  19. 2003 Upper Deck Prospects Andre Ethier RC Auto (14)
  20. 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamilton Auto (NR)
  21. 2009 Bowman Chrome Prospects Carlos Santana Auto (NR)
  22. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect Jason Heyward Auto(11)
  23. 2003 Bowman Heritage Robinson Cano Auto (10)
  24. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria Auto (21)
  25. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect JP Arencibia Auto (NR)

Happy collecting!