I'd love to see game used items from a SPECIFIC GAME. Rather than a piece of fabric from a random game, it would be absolutely awesome to know that the swatch was from a jersey used in a game where a player scored 30 points, a hat trick, hit two home runs etc...
We have spoken about the decline of GU cards - I believe this would breathe new life into the concept.
I wanna see a single player triple logoman from the jersey shorts and socks, also wanna see my idea of a single card that is game used, game dated tag/jersey/patch/logoman/logo/letterman/stitch/auto.....oh and id like to see me on a card with a "office used" shirt patch!
Lol I could make you an office-used shirt card right now lol, even with some gravy on it
I'd love to see game used items from a SPECIFIC GAME. Rather than a piece of fabric from a random game, it would be absolutely awesome to know that the swatch was from a jersey used in a game where a player scored 30 points, a hat trick, hit two home runs etc...
We have spoken about the decline of GU cards - I believe this would breathe new life into the concept.
For what it's worth, I just sent this e-mail to Upper Deck:
To whom it may concern:
There has been much talk among the card community around the world about the rapid decline of the appeal of game used cards.
When I first started collecting approximately seven or eight years ago, game used cards were brilliant. They were rare, they were unique and it was a huge thrill to obtain one. These days they are a dime a dozen (literally in some cases).
To breathe new life into the 'game used' concept, I have a proposal for Upper Deck to consider.
Produce game used cards featuring items from a SPECIFIC GAME! Rather than inserting a piece of fabric from a random game, it would be absolutely amazing to know that the swatch or patch in your card was from a jersey used in a game where a player nailed 30 points, scored a hat trick, hit two home runs etc. It would be a very unique selling point - who wouldn't want to own a piece of memorabilia from a historical or personally significant sporting memory?
For instance, when I was on holiday in the US several years ago I attended several NBA and NHL games. I have a glut of game used cards from the teams I saw that cost me anywhere between $1 and $20 a piece. However - if I KNEW the piece of fabric/stick/boot/whatever actually came from a game that I witnessed in person, I would be prepared to go a whole lot further to add it to my collection. It wouldn't just be a card; it would be a piece of history from a personal memory.
If you are serious about innovation and improvement, you should consider this idea. It may be more difficult to regulate and quality control will be tested, but your customers and fans would greatly appreciate it.
As previously stated, the allure of game used cards has diminished (almost), to the point of no return. To resurrect the concept, I strongly believe you need to look outside the square and re-define the affinity that a fan has with a sport and in particular, athletes. If you can create a personal link between a fan and a specific game or moment in sports, you might be on to something great...
Sincerely,
Alistair
That is an awesome letter Alistair, good stuff! Unfortunately, I doubt there is anyone at UD who can read, let alone anyone who would actively try to get this going.
They can barely put the correct players sticker autos onto the correct cards, I reckon that if you get a response it will go along the lines of "we'd like to do that but the logistics/we get our jerseys pre-season/we are a bunch of fruit-loops".
Rarity is great for collectors, but it is BAD for card companies. The majority of people who are purchasing boxes are re-sellers/dealers. These people need lots of hits in order to get a big turnaround...if GU were still rare like the original UD Game Used jerseys then the manufacturers would be selling less product as the dealers wouldn't have the income to keep busting product. That is my feeling anyway...
Cards I wish existed:
Hologram projector cards...maybe not viable just yet, but cards that project up a hologram of your favorite player "Star Wars" style would be awesome!
Personalised redemption cards. Given the inability for the card companies to have cards produced in time for product release, why not take advantage and have some personalised cards? When you go to redeem online, you throw in a message (or at least your name) that the player you are redeeming then responds to when signing the card...not so great for resale value but could be a priceless addition to a PC.
The only other concept i would like to see atm, is an LCD based card, considering LCD panels in a card would be about as thick as those patch cards, and could show the player in action, a particular sequence from a game etc.
Only problem is longevity as something will break eventually, cost is no issue considering how much people pay for high end cards anyways
ERmmm...power source?!
For what it's worth, I just sent this e-mail to Upper Deck:
To whom it may concern:
There has been much talk among the card community around the world about the rapid decline of the appeal of game used cards.
When I first started collecting approximately seven or eight years ago, game used cards were brilliant. They were rare, they were unique and it was a huge thrill to obtain one. These days they are a dime a dozen (literally in some cases).
To breathe new life into the 'game used' concept, I have a proposal for Upper Deck to consider.
Produce game used cards featuring items from a SPECIFIC GAME! Rather than inserting a piece of fabric from a random game, it would be absolutely amazing to know that the swatch or patch in your card was from a jersey used in a game where a player nailed 30 points, scored a hat trick, hit two home runs etc. It would be a very unique selling point - who wouldn't want to own a piece of memorabilia from a historical or personally significant sporting memory?
For instance, when I was on holiday in the US several years ago I attended several NBA and NHL games. I have a glut of game used cards from the teams I saw that cost me anywhere between $1 and $20 a piece. However - if I KNEW the piece of fabric/stick/boot/whatever actually came from a game that I witnessed in person, I would be prepared to go a whole lot further to add it to my collection. It wouldn't just be a card; it would be a piece of history from a personal memory.
If you are serious about innovation and improvement, you should consider this idea. It may be more difficult to regulate and quality control will be tested, but your customers and fans would greatly appreciate it.
As previously stated, the allure of game used cards has diminished (almost), to the point of no return. To resurrect the concept, I strongly believe you need to look outside the square and re-define the affinity that a fan has with a sport and in particular, athletes. If you can create a personal link between a fan and a specific game or moment in sports, you might be on to something great...
Sincerely,
Alistair
"If we were able to obtain a jersey from a great game or moment, we would definitely look to turn it into a game-dated item. Getting a specific jersey is the problem -- we usually do not get to choose from which game we get our jerseys."
yeah, i dont think kobe's giving up his 81
the problem with lcd cards would be breakage, if the card broke would upper deck/topps replace it?
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