A very blonde couple.

 

Flashback to 1998.  A very young, blonde duo and an old guy in the middle.
Caption this photo.

 

Dick McGuire

Dick McGuire 05 Topps Fan Favorites $28.66 4/13/08
Dick McGuire 05 Topps Fan Favorites $27.66 4/14/08
Dick McGuire 05 Topps Fan Favorites $14.99 12/02/08
Dick McGuire 05 Topps Fan Favorites $2.25 12/03/08

Dick McGuire 05 Topps Fan Favorites Chrome /10 $57.00 3/22/08
Dick McGuire 05 Topps Fan Favorites Chrome /10 $16.01 5/29/08

Dick McGuire 06 Chronology HOF Inscriptions $10.50 12/06/07
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology HOF Inscriptions $10.50 6/02/07
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology HOF Inscriptions $5.50 9/18/08
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology HOF Inscriptions $6.51 9/20/08

Dick McGuire 06 Chronology Signature Decades /50 $8.17 4/16/08
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology Signature Decades /50 $15.50 4/28/08
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology Signature Decades /50 $10.50 6/02/08
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology Signature Decades /50 $6.75 6/05/08
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology Signature Decades /50 $16.37 7/28/08
Dick McGuire 06 Chronology Signature Decades /50 $2.25 7/30/08

Dick McGuire 07 Chronology Timeless Moments /99 $6.50 12/01/08
Dick McGuire 07 Chronology Timeless Moments “93 HOF” /99 $99.60 12/03/08

Jim Valvano

Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $1,000.00 3/18/08 BGS 9.5
Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $350.00 4/17/08
Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $375.00 4/20/08 BGS 9.5
Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $400.00 5/13/08 BGS 9.5
Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $220.00 8/10/08
Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $56.75 10/14/08
Jim Valvano 92 Courtside $465.00 12/21/08 BGS 9.5

“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. No. 1 is laugh. You should laugh every day. No. 2 is think. You should spend some time in thought. And No. 3 is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.”

Jim Valvano, March 4th 1993

 

John Wooden

John Wooden 92 Courtside $111.48 1/11/09
John Wooden 92 Courtside $109.48 1/15/09

John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $124.48 4/20/08
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $165.00 5/09/08
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $91.61 6/30/08
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $88.88 8/14/08
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $102.51 8/17/08
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $102.51 1/20/09
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $118.38 2/17/09
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $69.99 3/27/09
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game $127.50 6/21/09

John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game Coaches Corner $113.50 1/12/09
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game Coaches Corner $103.50 1/18/09
John Wooden 01 Fleer Greats of the Game Coaches Corner $148.51 2/01/09

John Wooden 04 SP Game Used Significance /25 $89.88 6/18/08
John Wooden 04 SP Game Used Significance /25 $152.53 6/29/08
John Wooden 04 SP Game Used Significance /25 $179.50 6/19/09

John Wooden 04 SP Game Used Significance /100 $127.53 6/29/08
John Wooden 04 SP Game Used Significance /100 $62.00 12/18/08
John Wooden 04 SP Game Used Significance /100 $127.25 3/10/09

John Wooden 06 Topps Marks of Excellence $175.00 5/09/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Marks of Excellence $165.00 5/09/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Marks of Excellence $175.00 5/09/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Marks of Excellence $99.00 6/17/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Marks of Excellence $75.00 8/16/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Marks of Excellence $76.98 1/19/09

John Wooden 06 Press Pass $102.50 5/26/08
John Wooden 06 Press Pass $80.00 5/26/08
John Wooden 06 Press Pass $69.67 7/15/08
John Wooden 06 Press Pass $63.00 12/14/08
John Wooden 06 Press Pass $76.98 1/13/09
John Wooden 06 Press Pass $73.50 2/15/09
John Wooden 06 Press Pass $91.10 6/14/09 RED AUTO

John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $167.50 5/14/08 BGS 9
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $200.00 6/26/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $300.00 7/02/08 GAI 9.5
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $131.50 8/10/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $121.28 8/10/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $135.50 8/17/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $135.00 11/15/08
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $159.99 12/14/08 PSA 9
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $113.61 2/04/09
John Wooden 06 Topps Allen & Ginter $338.00 3/24/09 PSA 10

John Wooden 06 Chronology Coaches Box $80.00 11/20/07
John Wooden 06 Chronology Coaches Box $152.50 7/09/08
John Wooden 06 Chronology Coaches Box $124.50 1/12/09

John Wooden 07 Goudy Sports Royalty $79.99 12/01/07
John Wooden 07 Goudy Sports Royalty $71.00 12/16/07
John Wooden 07 Goudy Sports Royalty $79.01 12/28/07
John Wooden 07 Goudy Sports Royalty $75.00 12/29/07
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $123.50 4/19/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $260.88 4/22/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $127.50 4/24/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $112.50 4/30/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $85.00 6/15/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $100.66 7/01/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $100.00 7/25/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $101.00 7/25/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $74.00 9/23/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $90.00 10/02/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $99.00 10/20/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $100.00 11/12/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $56.00 12/08/08
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $91.99 3/22/09
John Wooden 07 Goudey Sport Royalty $90.00 3/25/09

John Wooden 07 Press Pass $82.81 4/08/08
John Wooden 07 Press Pass $81.97 4/13/08
John Wooden 07 Press Pass $75.03 6/28/08
John Wooden 07 Press Pass $87.88 7/14/08
John Wooden 07 Press Pass $42.50 11/10/08
John Wooden 07 Press Pass $62.00 12/07/08

John Wooden 07 Press Pass “UCLA” /25 $103.51 2/24/09

NO SALES INFO

Random Observations

How much potential growth do Dave Bing autograph cards have?
Granted, he is not Wilt Chamberlain, Dave Debusschere, Charles Barkley, or even Rasheed Wallace or Chris Webber. However, he has not had a certified autograph card since 05/06 Topps First Row. His only three certified issues have come from 04 and 05 Topps. All are serially numbered, so only a finite amount is out there as of now. Between the 04 Finest Moments, 04 Luxury Box and 05 First Row there are only 147 copies in circulation. He has parralels of those numbered to 7 and numbered to 1, but let’s skip those for a moment.

Unless Topps is holding out on more stickers (all his cards have been stickers so far) 147 total autographs is a pretty small number for a Hall of Famer. Barkley Autographics was a $150ish when he was playing, and in the years that he hasn’t signed since, those autographics have all triple and quadrupled. Rasheed Autographics was $150ish in 1997, but has climbed to $400ish since people have realized that he only has 100 autograhs available, not counting college autograph cards. Webber is somewhat the same as Barkley and Rasheed, but I’ve noticed that his cards have cooled somewhat.

Debusschere and Wilt passed away, so it is a bit different for them. Those cards exploded after they passed, but were relatively affordable when 99 UD Legends, 99 UD Retro Inkreidbles and 00 UD Legends first came out.

Personally, I think the Bings have room to grow, especially if Topps doesn’t have any more sticker that he signed. I don’t think Topps is in a hurry to get him to sign more stuff, so this may be it.

Right now, all three cards are floating around the $80-$100 range a piece on eBay when they do pop up. He isn’t an icon or a hobby superstar, but I think there is still room for growth. Maybe $150ish once other collectors catch on or possibly $200 if (unfortunately) he passes sooner than later.

What do you think?

How much will the 99 UD Retro Inkredible Bill Russell end at?

In my previous post, I mentioned the Bill Russell Inkredible that NEVER shows up on eBay. It was at $100 just yesterday, but is now at $400. What do you think it will end at? Post your guesses now! 4 days left!

Leave your guess in the comments link below. My guess is $525.00.

90′s Insert Sets

Find quick links to 90′s insert sets here.

97 Fleer Brilliants 24KT /24, 97 SP Authentic SP Profiles 3 /100, 97 EX-2001 Essential Credentials Now and Future

97 Upper Deck Diamond Dimensions /100, 97 Flair Showcase Legacy Row 1 /100, 97 Metal Universe Championship Precious Metal Gems /50

97 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red /100, 97 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems /10, 97 Skybox Premium Rubies /50

98 Fleer Tradition Playmaker’s Theater /100, 98 EX Essential Credentials Now, 98 EX Essential Credentials Future

98 Skybox Rubies /50, 97 Finest Embossed Gold Refractors /74, 98 Skybox Metal Universe PMG /50

97 Utra Stars Gold, 99 Ultra Milllennium Men /100, 99 Focus Soar Subjects Vivid /50

99 Fleer Tradition Game Breakers /100, 96 EX2000 A Cut Above, 99 Skybox Premium Star Rubies /45

99 Mystique Raise The Roof 3 /100, 97 SPx Grand Finale /50, 97 Ultra Platinum Medallion /100

98 Fleer Classic ’61 /61, 98 Hoops Slam Bams /100, 97 Skybox Team Skybox Rubies /50

98 Ultra Platinum Medallion /99, 97 Hoops High Voltage /500, 98 UD Choice Starquest Gold /100

Random Observations

The Kevin Johnson 97 SP Authentic Sign of the Times has been super hot in the last several months. It only books at $10/$25, but has been surpassing that range consistently since early last December. The cheapest sale I have tracked was for $17.53 in early February. Otherwise, it has been selling in the $30-$50 range, with one selling for $70+ in late December. There are two currently listed on eBay with a few days remaining on both.
Update, April 23: Well, the first one sold for a measley $14.50. I guess this card has cooled back down.