Show #32 Magic Johnson + RC (RC) XRC + Product News

Show #32 Magic Johnson + RC (RC) XRC + Product News

News In a non-sports related story, Michael Jackson has died.  He was only 50 years old.  Yao Ming has continued to suffer from a broken leg and now the injury looks like it could be career threatening. This could be a major loss for the Houston Rockets.  Blake Griffin was selected #1 overall in the NBA Draft, which was not a huge surprise to everyone.  The biggest story of the draft has been PG Ricky Rubio.  He was drafted by Minnesota, but now is telling them he may stay in Spain.  Keep a close eye on how this might turn out for Minnesota.

Product News Here is a look at some products coming out soon.

2009 Allen & Ginter Baseball – 24 packs per box  –   8 cards per pack  –   Below $100

•  Very interesting set

Donruss Classics Football – 18 packs per box

     5 cards per pack     –    Lots of serial # cards

Topps Magic Football – 3 autographs per box

            24 packs per box   –    7 cards per pack

UD Icons Football – 10 packs per box   –   6 cards per pack   –   $85 per box

Philadelphia Football – Remake of old football cards   –    $60 per box

UD Ultimate Collection Basketball – 1 pack per box

                                                4 cards per pack   –   1 autograph card

RC, (RC), XRC – Here are the definitions of these forms of Rookie Cards.

RC – made the year the player is drafted

(RC) – A true rookie card, example is prospect cards, mostly occurs for baseball

XRC – the player’s first card, it doesn’t come from a major set

Magic Johnson Here is a look at some of his prices

Autographed Basketball PSA/DNA – $300

1980-81 Topps RC – $150

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