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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?

There comes a time in every collectors life where they need to ask themsleves if now is the best time to cut their loses and attempt to sell a failed investment quest. Recently, a rash of low numbered, hard to find Maurice Clarett cards have popped up on eBay from a single seller, and it begs me to ask the question: “Is now the best time to unload your Maurice Clarett cards?” Clarett, who is 2 years into a 7 year prison term, will probably never see action in the NFL, but still remains a favorite for quite a few Buckeye collectors. Check out this amazing stash of Clarett cards to find their way on to eBay over the last week:

• 2005 SPX Autograph Auto Maurice Clarett NFL Patch Logo 1/1
• 2005 SP Authentic Auto Maurice Clarett NFL Patch Logo 1/1
• 2005 Ultimate J.J. Arrington Maurice Clarett NFL Patch 1/1
• 2005 Exquisite Maurice Clarett RC Auto Autograph Patch /199
• 2005 Exquisite Maurice Clarett RC Auto Autograph Patch /5
• 2005 Leaf Certified Materials Maurice Clarett RC Auto Autograph Patch /5
• 2005 Playoff Maurice Clarett Auto RC Contenders Championship Ticket 1/1
• 2005 SP Authentic Maurice Clarett RC Auto Autograph Patch /5
• 2005 Topps Maurice Clarett RC Auto Autograph 50th PSA 10 /10
• 2005 SP Authentic Maurice Clarett RC Auto Autograph Patch /25

As of October 2008, Clarett has been blogging about his life in prison on The Mind of Maurice Clarett; although he does not have Internet access in the prison, he sends his entries to family members, who post them for him.

The pinnacle of all collections has surfaced on eBay. The 2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite basketball set includes a number of cards that have defined the industry today, including the highly coveted LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph.  All of the auto patch cards are numbered to 99 and to see an entire collection like this is very rare. Here is your opportunity to own one of the greatest collection of future hall of famers in one amazingly beautiful set.

2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball Set