The Rare Peyton Manning Rookie Card
Saturday, January 30th, 2010He is the star quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, son of yet another NFL former star and brother to the 2004 draft top pick, Eli Manning. He is Peyton Manning, a star player who is well on his way to receiving his second Most Valuable Player, better known as MVP. He is one of the top quarterbacks of all time and is the top quarterback that the Indianapolis Colts have ever had. He became a rookie in the year 1998 and has made owning a Peyton Manning rookie card an honor and history in the making.
It is believed that a Peyton Manning rookie card can go for a sum as high as $1,000,000, which makes his rookie cards very valuable and rare. Companies that are investing and making a fortune from these cards include Collector’s Edge, Fleer, Leaf, Pacific, Playoffs, Topps, and Bowman among others. These cards have proved valuable and this is why many companies are set on making this piece of memorabilia that has been used for trading among fellow fans and for collector’s value.
The best and most sought after Peyton Manning rookie cards include the 1998 a signed Playoff Contenders rookie card, autographed bowman rookie cards, SP Authentic rookie cards, and another SP hit known as the Authentic Die-Cut Peyton Manning Rookie Card. One of the best ways that one can tell how valuable and possibly rare their card or cards are, and then there are grading companies that will charge you a miniscule fee to authenticate and grade your cards. The top grade one should be on the lookout for, as the card may cost a bucket load of cash, is the Gem MT 10. A complete listing of his rookie cards can be found at www.sportscards.about.com where you will find cards like Aurora #1, the Crown Royale #54, and the Playoff Prestige Hobby #165 among others. This list will allow a die-hard Peyton Manning fan to collect all rookie cards made with his name on.
You can shop online in your quest to own a Peyton Manning rookie card or collect them all. You can begin at the NFL Shop at www.nflshop.com. You can also visit EBay and get a chance to bid and own any one of the numerous cards on auction. Visit www.homeruncards.com and you will be able to pick one of the oldest and rarest of these rookie cards. They will ship you your card/s in protective sleeves to keep the cards intact and in their mint condition. The main reason for visiting online sites is because it is the fastest, most convenient, and cheapest way to find what you may be looking for.