
Collection of Modern American Football Trading Cards
This is a curated assembly of 16 modern American football trading cards, primarily featuring various chrome and high-gloss finishes. The collection includes a mix of retired legends and contemporary active players from multiple NFL and collegiate programs. Visible brands include Topps Chrome, Panini Absolute, and Prestige. Key players featured include Hall of Famers like Fred Biletnikoff, William 'Refrigerator' Perry, and Bo Jackson, alongside modern stars such as Frank Gore, Jamaal Charles, and Patrick Surtain II. The cards showcase various insert designs, including 'Legends of the Gridiron', 'Starbright', and tiger-print patterns. Physically, the cards measure the standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and are constructed from heavy cardstock with refractive foil overlays or 'Chrome' technology that provides a metallic, reflective sheen. The condition appears to be 'near mint' to 'mint' based on the visible sharp corners, clean edges, and lack of surface scratching. Most cards are individualy protected in clear plastic penny sleeves, which has preserved their integrity. There are no obvious signs of creasing, corner softening, or surface paper loss. These cards represent the modern 'hobby' era of collecting, characterized by short-print colors (refractors) and high-production-value printing techniques intended for secondary market investment and display.
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Estimated Value
$125.00 - $225.00
Basic Information
Category
Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards
Appraised On
March 27, 2026
Estimated Value
$125.00 - $225.00
Item Description
This is a curated assembly of 16 modern American football trading cards, primarily featuring various chrome and high-gloss finishes. The collection includes a mix of retired legends and contemporary active players from multiple NFL and collegiate programs. Visible brands include Topps Chrome, Panini Absolute, and Prestige. Key players featured include Hall of Famers like Fred Biletnikoff, William 'Refrigerator' Perry, and Bo Jackson, alongside modern stars such as Frank Gore, Jamaal Charles, and Patrick Surtain II. The cards showcase various insert designs, including 'Legends of the Gridiron', 'Starbright', and tiger-print patterns. Physically, the cards measure the standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and are constructed from heavy cardstock with refractive foil overlays or 'Chrome' technology that provides a metallic, reflective sheen. The condition appears to be 'near mint' to 'mint' based on the visible sharp corners, clean edges, and lack of surface scratching. Most cards are individualy protected in clear plastic penny sleeves, which has preserved their integrity. There are no obvious signs of creasing, corner softening, or surface paper loss. These cards represent the modern 'hobby' era of collecting, characterized by short-print colors (refractors) and high-production-value printing techniques intended for secondary market investment and display.
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