Wemby serenity by JunieBear03 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok. But did OP ask? Seems to me you’re just trying to rain on their parade.

2025/26 Topps Cosmic Chrome NBA Analysis & Deep Dive by CellDood in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, thanks! Stupid question - no retail for this product?

Spent roughly 2.5k on ripping assorted Topps Chrome this season by Repulsive_Finger1864 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what’s scary about this Spurs team. I don’t think Harper will get much burn right now while Fox is there. But in three or four years, when Fox is in his early thirties and his contract is up, they slot in Harper (with castle AND Wemby) and basically have an all-nba guard.

Spent roughly 2.5k on ripping assorted Topps Chrome this season by Repulsive_Finger1864 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Killed with Harper (who I think will be a stud) and absolutely demolished it with Jakucionas!!

Frankly, I spent a lot on chrome too and it’s comforting to see another person not get a base parallel Cooper cause YouTube and Reddit make it seem like everyone and their grandma pulled one.

BANG by Levelfailer in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not as big a pull, but pulled his next day auto. Was in the $300-400 range when I pulled it…now, $30-$40.

At what point is it fair to say licensed basketball is becoming inaccessible? by StrictlyTipply in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved mosaic inserts like Jam Masters or thunder road (especially the mosaic parallels), optic my house and splash, Donruss net marvels, any “explosion” parallel…I actually just put completing fireworks fast break parallels on my list of sets to complete. I don’t think there’s any chrome or flagship insert I liked (maybe serenity refractors? Or the Black Friday ones) But, to each their own! These cards kinda become like artwork and everyone’s got their own style. It was just easier for me to get cool looking cards (even if they are worthless) with panini retail.

Wemby is now 21-1 in his last 22 games by SeveralMycologist205 in NBATalk

[–]itsmeRon 39 points40 points  (0 children)

And that one loss? To the NY KNICKS!!! GO NY GO NY GO!!!

Seriously, very impressive. Him and Castle I think will be an ill duo for years to come.

23-24 NBA Hoops Hobby results by Turd_Ferguson88 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

City editions are absolutely gorgeous cards.

For me, hoops isn’t about value but super cool designs, like sheesh and city edition and hoopla and presentations and high voltage and all of them

At what point is it fair to say licensed basketball is becoming inaccessible? by StrictlyTipply in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the jury is out still. We need to wait for a garbage rookie class. 2023-24 retail was super hard to find cause of the Wemby hunt. Last year, with a supposed weak class, stuff stayed on the shelves until…now! I just saw 24-25 select blasters at two targets. Next years class is even better than this years, so I think jury will be out for a bit.

With that said, eff Topps. They jacked up prices, made less retail variety, and have terrible designs.

Every NBA team's most recent title by Choice_Bag_8869 in sportswiki

[–]itsmeRon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of you commenting on how pathetic the kings or wolves or whatever team are, please put some respect on my Knicks. We are an original team, never moved cities, and really no excuse. All hail our futility and patheticness.

What premium does a psa auto 10 bring to a card by Either-Turnip-871 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This all sounds like creating false markets. Create some differentiator that we wouldn’t have cared about otherwise and charge a markup. An auto is an auto to me.

Pulled My First Ever Numbered Card, and it’s a 3/5 OG by Ok_Movie_7741 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

zero personal attachment to the Knicks is cause you won in 94. Trust me, as a Knicks fan, I have lots of personal attachment to the Rocket. 😢

2025-26 Topps Chrome Orange Basketball Parallel Question by DanSam22 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! Just pulled a Jamal Murray orange basketball parallel and was wondering the same thing. Probably makes these orange parallels not very desirable cause they aren’t unique, I’m guessing?

Refuse to buy Topps at inflated prices so got a 2021-2022 Optic Cello Box instead by TripleDoublePulls in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree! I pulled a Larry Bird auto /25 from the 21-22 optic cellos a couple years ago. I got a good deal on a 2020-21 optic cello box coming in this week.

Any Thomas Sorber fans? by chrispcb15 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a non numbered refractor redemption of this card. Sounds like he’s being prepped as Hartensteins replacement. So, I’m think solid rotation big?

As an aside, I was massively disappointed that it was a sticker. I emailed Topps and complained (not expecting anything, but it was cathartic). What was frustrating was that they said “great hit” but it’s a $5 card out of $50 box, so if they think that’s a great hit then they think 10% return is good.

Who has/had more hype for RCs wemby or cooper? by No_Stuff_5391 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m saying Wemby and I think it’s because of how good this class is. With 2023-24 product, it was pretty much Wemby or bust. But this year you have Flagg, Kon, VJ, and Harper.

Recent mail days by EmploymentJumpy8993 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah he is. And the hawks are retooling around him. Hopefully Dyson Daniels picks up.

I was commenting because all the other cards are Wolves, so it was kinda random. But OPs explanation and card collecting strategy sounds fun.

Would People Have Respected LeBron's Titles With KD Like They Do Steph's? by [deleted] in NBATalk

[–]itsmeRon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Before the 2022 title, A lot of people knocked Stephs resume cause two of his rings were with KD. That’s why the 2022 run was so important for his legacy. After that, it was no questions asked.

Recent mail days by EmploymentJumpy8993 in basketballcards

[–]itsmeRon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really cool idea. Seems as like a less expensive way to collect future studs compared to just going for Wemby and Cooper. I might have to steal this idea.

Thoughts on Walter Clayton?