1. #1
    Seaweed
    Update your status
    Seaweed's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 01-19-12
    Posts: 26,287
    Betpoints: 6952

    Why Dont Kids Collect Sport Cards Anymore?

    I must have spent a fortune on it back in the day. I gave a box to my 10 year old nephew and he didnt care

  2. #2
    Booya711
    Big Dikk Energy
    Booya711's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 12-20-11
    Posts: 27,328
    Betpoints: 16073

    Quote Originally Posted by Seaweed View Post
    I must have spent a fortune on it back in the day. I gave a box to my 10 year old nephew and he didnt care
    Video games took over

  3. #3
    TheVegasGrind
    Update your status
    TheVegasGrind's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 08-23-18
    Posts: 67
    Betpoints: 180

    Because it’s a ripoff. They should be collecting silver but yeah video games have taken over.

  4. #4
    VeggieDog
    VeggieDog's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 02-21-09
    Posts: 6,950
    Betpoints: 20133

    Quote Originally Posted by Booya711 View Post
    Video games took over

  5. #5
    jjgold
    jjgold's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-20-05
    Posts: 388,190
    Betpoints: 10

    Plus most kids can’t even name 10 baseball players

  6. #6
    allabout the $$$
    Update your status
    allabout the $$$'s Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 04-17-10
    Posts: 9,824
    Betpoints: 26701

    most kids cant afford them now.

  7. #7
    Hman
    Hman's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-04-17
    Posts: 21,429
    Betpoints: 1222

    Quote Originally Posted by Booya711 View Post
    Video games took over


    ha yeah you're probably right

  8. #8
    Hman
    Hman's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-04-17
    Posts: 21,429
    Betpoints: 1222

    Quote Originally Posted by allabout the $$$ View Post
    most kids cant afford them now.



    All of the good stuff will cost ya

  9. #9
    kidcudi92
    W and Based Poster
    kidcudi92's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-14-11
    Posts: 15,434
    Betpoints: 1679

    they sell shit quality now

  10. #10
    Hman
    Hman's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-04-17
    Posts: 21,429
    Betpoints: 1222

    Ive collected since I was a kid.

    Finally just started collecting only autographed inserts & game worn cards inserted into packs.

    It's now turned into the autographs from actors/actresses from movie trading card packs.

  11. #11
    temple2010
    temple2010's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 03-16-10
    Posts: 1,361
    Betpoints: 4189

    cause they don't play sports anymore- sad

  12. #12
    VeggieDog
    VeggieDog's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 02-21-09
    Posts: 6,950
    Betpoints: 20133


  13. #13
    19th Hole
    19th Hole's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 03-22-09
    Posts: 17,769
    Betpoints: 9592

    Not sure about Canada but the USA has a raise kids to be trannys agenda.

    Participant trophy winners for starters.
    No more bubble-gum cards
    of bench-sitters attached to bicycle spokes.

  14. #14
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Remember when a pack of Upper Deck cost you a buck at the convince store

  15. #15
    xraygord
    xraygord's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-18-09
    Posts: 2,599
    Betpoints: 316

    They still do, I see them on the shelves at Walmart.

  16. #16
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by xraygord View Post
    They still do, I see them on the shelves at Walmart.
    Oh well I don't see them for sale at the corner shops anymore mate,so figured they just sold them online now like everything else.
    Last edited by packerd_00; 09-30-18 at 02:08 PM.

  17. #17
    stevenash
    stevenash's Avatar Moderator
    Join Date: 01-17-11
    Posts: 62,357
    Betpoints: 32799

    Quote Originally Posted by Seaweed View Post
    I must have spent a fortune on it back in the day. I gave a box to my 10 year old nephew and he didnt care
    The market is over saturated, there's no more money to be made in trading cards.
    Points Awarded:

    jackbo gave stevenash 2 Betpoint(s) for this post.


  18. #18
    rm18
    Update your status
    rm18's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-20-05
    Posts: 22,291
    Betpoints: 207814

    Technology in general not really one thing.

  19. #19
    DiggityDaggityDo
    DiggityDaggityDo's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 11-30-08
    Posts: 82,770
    Betpoints: 32138

    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    Remember when a pack of Upper Deck cost you a buck at the convince store
    I bought so many packs trying to get that Griffey rookie card.

  20. #20
    stevenash
    stevenash's Avatar Moderator
    Join Date: 01-17-11
    Posts: 62,357
    Betpoints: 32799

    Quote Originally Posted by VeggieDog View Post
    Loved "A Bronx Tale"


  21. #21
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    The market is over saturated, there's no more money to be made in trading cards.
    Very true,their use to be three main card sets Donruss Topps and UD.

  22. #22
    DiggityDaggityDo
    DiggityDaggityDo's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 11-30-08
    Posts: 82,770
    Betpoints: 32138

    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    Very true,their use to be three main card sets Donruss Topps and UD
    Fleer!

  23. #23
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    I bought so many packs trying to get that Griffey rookie card.
    Yeah frig mate know you can just buy it online,kindoff ruins the anticipation.

  24. #24
    Biff41
    Biff41's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-23-14
    Posts: 1,234
    Betpoints: 4769

    My office had a charity rummage sale Friday. There were a ton of ball cards on sale cheap.

  25. #25
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    Fleer!
    We're they big in the States,don't remember seeing those in the Shops.

  26. #26
    badgerguy
    badgerguy's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 03-21-13
    Posts: 2,281
    Betpoints: 536

    I have all my cards from as a kid. Wonder if they are worth anything.

  27. #27
    Hman
    Hman's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-04-17
    Posts: 21,429
    Betpoints: 1222

    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    Remember when a pack of Upper Deck cost you a buck at the convince store
    Quote Originally Posted by xraygord View Post
    They still do, I see them on the shelves at Walmart.
    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    Oh well I don't see them for sale at the corner shops anymore mate,so figured they just sold them online now like everything else.


    Most of the good limited inserts are in the hobby packs though, not retail

  28. #28
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by badgerguy View Post
    I have all my cards from as a kid. Wonder if they are worth anything.
    Should check out EBay and see what their going for,they sell everything on their.

  29. #29
    DiggityDaggityDo
    DiggityDaggityDo's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 11-30-08
    Posts: 82,770
    Betpoints: 32138

    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    We're they big in the States,don't remember seeing those in the Shops.
    Not as big as the 3 you mentioned.

    Pro Set was super popular when they first came out, but they only lasted about 5 years.

  30. #30
    DiggityDaggityDo
    DiggityDaggityDo's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 11-30-08
    Posts: 82,770
    Betpoints: 32138

    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Most of the good limited inserts are in the hobby packs though, not retail
    Hman, are you a pack searcher?

  31. #31
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Most of the good limited inserts are in the hobby packs though, not retail
    Is that right,those are sold online then,don't think their are to many Card Shops around anymore.

  32. #32
    packerd_00
    packerd_00's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 05-22-13
    Posts: 17,603
    Betpoints: 3369

    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    Not as big as the 3 you mentioned.

    Pro Set was super popular when they first came out, but they only lasted about 5 years.
    Pro Set yeah I remember them actually,they were cheap as chips.
    Last edited by packerd_00; 09-30-18 at 02:40 PM.

  33. #33
    19th Hole
    19th Hole's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 03-22-09
    Posts: 17,769
    Betpoints: 9592

    Quote Originally Posted by badgerguy View Post
    I have all my cards from as a kid. Wonder if they are worth anything.
    Could have value...Depending on thee player and decade.
    Check out Beckett Sports Card Monthly.

  34. #34
    CWD
    Update your status
    CWD's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 01-21-12
    Posts: 7,667
    Betpoints: 190

    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    I bought so many packs trying to get that Griffey rookie card.
    diggity back in day i heard the card shops had special machine to open reseal those 89 upper deck packs

    u might have been victim

  35. #35
    Jayvegas420
    Vegas Baby!
    Jayvegas420's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 03-09-11
    Posts: 28,143
    Betpoints: 15015

    Seaweed, go to Timmy's & grab a pack!
    I've got half the set complete.

12 Last
Top