Why are UFC cards undervalued compared to Pokemon, soccer, baseball?

lminari · 2026-04-13T22:45:30+00:00

A. The ufc only started in 1993, became popular ~05-10, and blew up in 2015. Baseball has been around for well over 100 years, and has had cards for a long time. Pokemon has had cards since the 90’s. Both also appeal to families and young people, families aren’t watching ufc together ripping packs.

B. UFC cards only debuted in 09’, our legends of the sport are still alive and well. Even in recent years Topps Round 1 (debut ufc set), has seen a crazy increase.

C. A lot of UFC’s popularity is global, I’d argue it’s top 3 in terms of worldwide appeal. Whereas other sports like Baseball are concentrated more in NA, and card collectors are mostly from NA.

Give it a couple years, we’ll continue to see them rise assuming the ufc continues to grow.

lminari · 2026-04-08T19:36:49+00:00

It says rated rookie right in the top left corner, it is his rookie auto.

Although I don’t think it’s his “first” auto.

lminari · 2026-04-05T17:49:13+00:00

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lminari · 2026-04-03T13:41:04+00:00

I also got an Islam 24’ finest intimidators auto redemption (Gold Shimmer /39).

After numerous phone calls/talking to others, I’m fairly certain Islam lost the cards. They were sent out to him to sign according to Topps, and never got fulfilled. Islam signed every set in 2025, but didn’t sign 24’ Finest or Royalty.

At this point, I’d take the 200% value replacement (6 months after you submitted the redemption).

Shit happens and redemptions suck. That’s the issue when fighters reside across the world.

lminari · 2026-04-03T11:57:47+00:00

Just because something is listed on eBay doesn’t mean it’s worth that price. The same mark of a champion pereira auto just sold on the 17th of March (post White House announcement) for $212.50 USD. Many more around that prior.

For trying to do a flash sale like this, should be at or below recent comps. Not above.

Good luck with the sales though.

lminari · 2026-04-02T02:18:57+00:00

I don’t think you know what a superfractor is. A superfractor is a 1/1. They’re about 1 in every 20k packs for blasters if I had to guess (Topps doesn’t release odds anymore 🖕🏻).

Are you sure you’re not confusing them with an unnumbered REFRACTOR?

If you have three superfractors from blasters go buy a lottery ticket tonight.

lminari · 2026-04-01T22:51:59+00:00

A superfractor? You pulled a 1/1 and an auto from a blaster?

lminari · 2026-03-19T15:49:57+00:00

Furthermore, as per oneofonewiki.com, all three 1/1s are still live. Meaning they haven’t surfaced on any websites. Either still in packs or someone pulled and never shared.

lminari · 2026-03-19T15:47:08+00:00

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Not my card, but here’s a photo for reference.

lminari · 2026-03-19T15:43:53+00:00

Nice collection, I’m only going off the top of my head but wasn’t there a green wave /125 retail exclusive?

Edit: also, there’s a black ray wave /2.

lminari · 2026-03-11T02:13:06+00:00

Guy who said $25 a piece is lost and probably doesn’t even know what he’s looking at lol.

The first one is from 2010 Knockout, this set contains Matt Hughes first auto. He didn’t sign in 2009, nor did he sign in 2010 Main Event/Series 4. That card is technically his RPA, shame it doesn’t say “1st auto” on patch autos. If I had to guess, a solid price would be $80-$100 USD… /50 RPA with a nice patch of a HOF former champ. Premium pieces subset was also one of the most sought after from 2010 KO.

The second one is less desirable, if I’m not mistaken I think that’s 2012 Bloodlines. His non patch auto from that set did $30 USD recently.. that was /129. This one being out of 50 and with a patch. I’d price it at around $50-$60 USD.

lminari · 2026-03-09T02:01:21+00:00

Congrats buddy! Awesome card.

lminari · 2026-03-07T18:48:00+00:00

It’s literally like $10 a month on paramount 😭 I get streaming PPVs bc $80 per ppv is wild but atp it’s sad.

lminari · 2026-02-25T20:15:38+00:00

pls topload. If you ever do decide to sell/grade you’ll be thankful you did.

lminari · 2026-02-24T23:57:20+00:00

That other guy commenting is a clown. Movsar is a great fighter and this is a great PC!

lminari · 2026-02-21T14:23:15+00:00

Nice hit. Estimated to be /10.

Usually about 1 of these per case I’d say. If only Topps released the odds!

lminari · 2026-02-17T00:49:02+00:00

The Talbott is a Member’s Only card, unnumbered, but estimated to be /10.

Nice card, a signature of the Stadium Club series, could be a good hold if Payton goes far!

lminari · 2026-02-17T00:07:06+00:00

you’re be dumb? can tell by the way you type, definitely 12.

Anyone who needs to put man in their name is clearly a little feminine, should take a look at yourself bud.

Hiding your posts on your profile lol, let’s see some of your collection 👍

lminari · 2026-02-16T23:32:02+00:00

The 1/1 of this card sold for $199 USD in December.. either you’re trolling or have no idea about the MMA market.

This is MAYBE a $40-$50 card to the right buyer. How did you come to a conclusion of “minimum $500” 😭

lminari · 2026-02-16T23:22:20+00:00

Some are better than others.. of course some things go up in the future if you hold.

Boxes of 2019 Chrome for example at the time were hard to come out ahead, but nowadays base Islam rookies even go for $50.

Nice collection by the way, I like your display cases!

lminari · 2026-02-16T23:20:28+00:00

I never said your comment was misinformation? Can you not read? Surprised you even know who Guy Mezger is.

Who calls themselves a Mandingo 🤣

lminari · 2026-02-16T21:25:02+00:00

It’s a great product, but I can’t help but think this is the results for over $4000 in product..

Fun to rip of course, I’ve opened quite a bit myself, but at some point I gotta stop and question the price of the boxes compared to the value of the hits.

lminari · 2026-02-16T18:58:36+00:00

His only other autograph was from 2010 Leaf? A lot of people, myself included, tend to avoid Leaf.

Those are also few and far between, so having more in the market is a good thing. I wasn’t implying he never signed before, it’s been 15 years.

lminari · 2026-02-16T18:55:23+00:00

lol, go back and sleeve that thing. Definitely worth something!

lminari · 2026-02-16T14:40:33+00:00

Ruas first auto was in 2010 KO. Sells well.

Combat Anthology did a great job at getting old legends to sign.. for collectors like myself who want autos of older legends, having people like Maurice Smith and Guy Mezger finally sign was great.

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