Where to Buy Graded Football Cards? (1 Viewer)

[Lehigh98]

Hey guys,

I've been out of the sports card game since the early 90's.  My kids are now into it and want to buy packs of football cards whenever they see them trying to get special autograph, jersey, etc cards.  They both have birthdays coming up and I'd like to get them a couple graded rookies of their favorite players.  Is eBay the best place to go and try and get these or are there other places I should check out?  Is PSA still the best or should I look at other graders?  Any other advice?  Thanks!

 

[Courtjester]

Ebay is the probably the best bet and though I am not a big fan of graded cards, PSA or Beckett are the two major players.

What players are they looking for?

 

[Lehigh98]

Ebay is the probably the best bet and though I am not a big fan of graded cards, PSA or Beckett are the two major players.

What players are they looking for?

Eagles & good guys he had on his fantasy football team... like OBJ.

Should be able to get a good deal on Eagles nowadays, will have to see what there is for Wentz too.

Part of the problem is back when I collected there were 1-3 different rookie cards, now it seems like there are a couple dozen between different brands, special cards, autographs, jersey cards, etc, etc.

 

[Sammy3469]

Eagles & good guys he had on his fantasy football team... like OBJ.

Should be able to get a good deal on Eagles nowadays, will have to see what there is for Wentz too.

Part of the problem is back when I collected there were 1-3 different rookie cards, now it seems like there are a couple dozen between different brands, special cards, autographs, jersey cards, etc, etc.

If it's stuff this modern, there's no reason to buy graded stuff. 

Just find what you/they like and buy it on eBay.  If the card is bad, you can send it back to the seller easily enough.  If you are looking for auto's make sure they are on-card since those look the best in general.   

 

[Lehigh98]

If it's stuff this modern, there's no reason to buy graded stuff. 

Just find what you/they like and buy it on eBay.  If the card is bad, you can send it back to the seller easily enough.  If you are looking for auto's make sure they are on-card since those look the best in general.   

They think the graded cards are cool plus I like they can't F them up moving them around in binders, etc. 

One is only 7 so things get banged around.  If I get a couple of good cards for them I want them to hold up.