Okay, so, I’ve gotten into collecting football cards recently, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. Today, I want to talk about my experience tracking down Joe Burrow rookie cards. You know, the quarterback for the Bengals? Yeah, that guy. His cards are hot right now, so I figured I’d give it a shot.
First, I hit up the internet to see what was out there. I found out there are tons of different Joe Burrow cards from various brands like Panini Prizm, Donruss, and National Treasures. Man, the names alone sound fancy, right? I saw that prices are all over the place, from a few bucks to thousands for some rare ones. And some cards even have part of his jersey or an autograph on them, which makes them even more valuable.
So, I decided to focus on the 2020 Panini Prizm #307 card. It seemed like a popular one, and I read that the ungraded average price is around $20, but a PSA 10 graded version which means it is in perfect condition, can go for way more. I started checking out different online shops and auctions, and it was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. So many listings, so many different grades, and so many price differences.
Then, I learned that there’s this 2020 Panini National Treasures Joe Burrow RC Auto Patch #156 /99 card. It’s like the holy grail of Joe Burrow rookie cards. It’s got a huge patch of his jersey and his actual autograph on it. Plus, there are only 99 of them in the whole world! I checked the prices for this one, and boy, are they steep. We’re talking major investment territory here. I also watched a video where Burrow was signing these things and taking pics with fans. Pretty cool, but it makes the cards even more valuable.
- Start: Basic research on Joe Burrow rookie cards.
- Find: Various cards like Panini Prizm, Donruss, and National Treasures.
- Discover: Price range varies greatly, from a few bucks to thousands.
- Focus: 2020 Panini Prizm #307, average price around $20 ungraded.
- Learn: 2020 Panini National Treasures Joe Burrow RC Auto Patch #156 /99 is highly valuable.
- Check: Prices for the National Treasures card are very high.
- Watch: Joe Burrow signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.
I also dug into some news about Burrow. He had a wrist injury last November, which ended his season early. He had to get surgery for a torn ligament. I found out that his first game back was just recently, and it seems like people are still unsure about how he’ll perform. He’s also said some interesting stuff in interviews, like how he just wants to get drafted to a good team and that he’s “unapologetically himself.” All this stuff probably affects his card prices, too. I mean he says that whatever team he goes to, it is going to be a challenge.
My Conclusion
After all this, I realized that collecting Joe Burrow cards is more than just buying some pieces of cardboard. It’s about understanding the player, his career, the market, and a whole lot of luck. I’m still not sure which card I’ll end up getting, but it’s been a fun and eye-opening experience so far. I think I will just get the basic one, Prizm Joe Burrow Rookie #307. I mean, I don’t have thousands of dollars. And, hey, maybe one day I’ll find one of those rare National Treasures cards, who knows?
