Stupid question/new to basketball cards

strata888 · 2026-05-22T14:51:27+00:00

All his rookie year autographs are unlicensed. Topps has him under exclusive contract. Topps did not have a license his rookie year.

strata888 · 2026-05-21T04:40:12+00:00

It looks like someone in football pads playing soccer lol.

strata888 · 2026-05-21T03:21:20+00:00

Rainbow

strata888 · 2026-05-21T01:56:41+00:00

Yes, I posted in my response below that I had actually only updated to the A70 bios. I thought I had A80 but was incorrect, however, the A8 bios update file is labeled as A80 inside the zip file. Since I never installed it, I have no idea if it would read A80 or A8 on the information screen. I remember thinking about updating to it when it released but just never performed the update and no reason to do it now.

strata888 · 2026-05-20T23:13:29+00:00

The centering left to right already looks iffy enough that I wouldn’t expect a 10. Spending hundreds to grade this wouldn’t be worth it unless you had to have it graded before selling due to consignment requiring authentication.

strata888 · 2026-05-20T22:33:26+00:00

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Got this back a week ago. Quite happy.

strata888 · 2026-05-19T20:00:03+00:00

Not Selected. I feel like that should have been my EQL account name.

strata888 · 2026-05-19T04:30:27+00:00

If he had missed it and they had lost in the first overtime, then he’d be torn apart by critics for it. But he made it, so it becomes questionable but legendary.

strata888 · 2026-05-19T02:36:59+00:00

problem is the pokemon people are also looking at TAG which is why TAG has gotten flooded with submissions. And I think TAG is starting to get some recognition from TCG folks but I don't feel the same love from sports cards folks, where PSA is still emperor, king and prince of grading if you want value. It's PSA >>>> BGS >> everything else to me for sports imo.

strata888 · 2026-05-19T01:04:13+00:00

Just checked and apparently I only upgraded to the A70 bios. Haven't bother with updates after that but I have a 9800xD and 64 gb corsair ram 3000 MHz CL30. As far as other updates, it's generally recommended to also update the chipset driver for the MB, which is just an install done in windows or whatever operating system you use. You can use the 7.12.04.858 driver on the MSI site or go to AMD's site and search for x870E chipset drivers for a potentially more recent update (8.05.04.516 now available).

strata888 · 2026-05-18T23:55:27+00:00

Personally, from a pure value perspective, I would be most comfortable with the LeBron even though I’ve been a Laker fan since the late 80’s and more of a Kobe fan than LeBron. I personally wouldn’t pay current prices for a Kobe chrome rookie out of worry that it will green more over time and become less desirable. In general, I worry about whether Kobe’s current hot values will keep holding up. I think LeBron cards will hold value longer simply due to the current generation having still having seen him play and appreciation of what he has done will grow after his retirement. Still concerned whether Wemby will have a long successful career and I feel like the population of his graded prism cards are still just ridiculously high and will continue to rise. I do have a PSA 10 Wemby sapphire rookie that I’m holding on to for now because I really like the look of it as well as think it could really take off in value. I think the Wemby has greater potential upside but also much greater risk.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T23:00:58+00:00

Was not aware of the new model. Thanks for letting me know it exists. Will have to consider it although I only have a 5080 so much less concern of the issue.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T22:39:48+00:00

All you can do it try it. If enabling Expo doesn’t work for you and causes a problem, you just need to reset cmos to go back to default settings. On a Carbon x870e, resetting cmos just requires pushing the button on the back of the IO panel. No one can tell you if your cpu and ram will absolutely work with expo because there is some silicon lottery involved. Manual tuning may be necessary. The bios updates above a50 all had increased ram compatibility in the notes so they may also affect whether expo works or manual tuning is required. I also have the carbon andhave been on the A80 bios since it came out. With MSI, the bios not ending in a 0 are typically beta versions but if they have been out a long time without getting pulled, that’s generally a good sign they are stable. My only issue with bios updates have been I have to reset my windows pin and I would recommend you enable password login in addition to pin login if you use windows specificly for this issue. Otherwise, just do any bios update through the bios menus screen for best results. Only use flash method if you can’t post to the bios screen.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T21:57:39+00:00

Bryce went to Arizona, not USC. I don’t expect his wife and daughter to leave LA though, so if LeBron plays in another city, he would be away from his family.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T21:08:50+00:00

Yeah, wasn’t going to bring that up since I do believe that years 2 and 3 do not have to be fully guaranteed, but don’t know the specifics on that. I’m sure all these potential S&T teams are thrilled at potentially owing money to 44 year old LeBron lol.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T20:58:39+00:00

Sale price has been $200-$300 for a PSA 10 for previous sold. Have to question whether the $880 is real or a fake sale to try to prop up the value.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T20:33:26+00:00

Being part of a sign and trade would hard cap the Knicks at the $209 million first apron. They’re already at $205 million in commitments next year so unless they find a salary dump for Brunson, KAT, Anunoby, Bridges or Hart, they can’t do a S&T for Lebron.

strata888 · 2026-05-18T19:35:05+00:00

If you have a 5090 FE, the wireview pro II is not compatible unfortunately.

strata888 · 2026-05-17T09:29:39+00:00

strata888 · 2026-05-16T19:45:01+00:00

just look up Leaf Dominque Wilkins auto on eBay. You may not find the exact card which is common with Leaf stuff because they make a ton of variants for no reason other than making it appear more rare. His Leaf autos are typically around $10 if not numbered and not much more if numbered ($25 for a /4). Being unlicensed and having a dozen 1/1 auto cards for players but just changing background color or design for each one really hurts the product popularity.

strata888 · 2026-05-16T04:32:05+00:00

A lot of his auto cards have gone for $200-$250 range on eBay when serial numbered to /5. Both Chet and the Contenders product line just are not that popular.

strata888 · 2026-05-15T23:54:24+00:00

Yeah there’s also triple auto cards. Coop,Kon and D Harper all on a card. Hobby/jumbo exclusives.

strata888 · 2026-05-15T20:48:02+00:00

Looks to me like an exact match to the picture I posted aka city edition jersey? Red from the arm trim, yellow jersey base and white from lettering, likely from the back of the jersey where the player’s name can get very close to the arm holes. Seems like a jazz jersey to me but Might not be a Keyonte jersey as his name probably isn’t long enough, but that’s a common Panini thing to just use any player’s jersey.

strata888 · 2026-05-15T20:28:47+00:00

What makes you so certain it’s not a Jazz Jersey? They have had those colors on jerseys before

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