Contenders Football Short Print and Variation Predictions and Speculation

[texastexanCC]

Is there anyway to tell if you do pull a SP or do they not release the SP variations till after? And if its after how long do they wait before they divulge this information? Just curious as Ive never busted a box on immediate release and I am doing so with contenders. Thanks

[ajw9356]

Is there anyway to tell if you do pull a SP or do they not release the SP variations till after? And if its after how long do they wait before they divulge this information? Just curious as Ive never busted a box on immediate release and I am doing so with contenders. Thanks

Normally Panini will release the info later, usually about a month. So last year I sold the Martez Wilson SP to like 115 or something for $25, which isn't bad, but probably could have got $10-25 more. A lot of people who bust and post sell stuff for $100-200 and a week later you can buy it for $30. So it's a crap shoot.
All of the variation stuff will be short printed like the ROY contenders Autos and Rookie Ink autos, see sheet below.
http://atlsportscards.com/product_ex...2010-12-12.pdf
Last year they did like missing logos on helmets jerseys and missing armbands as the variation short prints only on the on card autos so you have to pay attention to what you are getting.

[texastexanCC]

So are you going to be buying a case?

[ajw9356]

So are you going to be buying a case?

Last year I said I wasn't and ended up busting about 15 boxes, got 1st pick in a card draft and didn't hit much.
Still no Kaepernick, so that kind of blows.
I'm in another team draft from this year and have the Eagles and Seahawks, so I'm not sure if I'm going to bust any or not. I imagine, I'll get stupid and buy some but probably not a case at a time.

[bearsfanincltnc]

my pick is kuechly, and I meant it may just be a nobody we dont expect.

Kuechly led the NFL in tackles correct? I don't think he's a nobody.
So I found some of the shortest prints from each set that I could find.

2011
Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys /23
Jeremy Kerley, New York Jets /82
Cecil Shorts III, Jacksonville Jaguars /99 (multiple others)
Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers /102
2010
106 Blair White Indianapolis Colts /75
2009
Aaron Kelly/21
Tom Brandstater /63
Michael Oher /99
2008
Jed Collins /30
Ryan Torrain /70
Dantrell Savage /76
Peyton Hillis /113
Joe Flacco /220
Matt Ryan /246
2007
Adrian Peterson AU/355
Calvin Johnson AU/525
Kenny Irons /50 (no auto)
2005
Maurice Clarett AU/89
Mike Williams AU/73
2004
L.Fitzgerald AU/50
2003
Chris Simms Blk AU/79
Carson Palmer Blk AU/36
Carson Palmer BLue AU/158
Andre Johnson AU/199
2002
Jeremy Shockey AU /160
Julius Peppers AU/40
2001
Adam Archuleta/50
Boo Williams AU/50
Keith Adams/50
Kenyatta Walker AU/50
LaMont Jordan AU/50
Leonard Davis/50
Nate Clements/50
Jamar Fletcher/50
Richard Seymour/50
Robert Carswell/50
Rod Gardner AU/75
W Middlebrooks/50
2000
(None stated)
1999 SSD
Jeff Garcia AU/325
1998
Peyton Manning /200
Randy Moss /300
Might be more in this one

[ajw9356]

my pick is kuechly, and I meant it may just be a nobody we dont expect.

That's cool, misunderstood, but it's your opinion anyway, so opinions aren't wrong. If you're right you could see another Aldon Smith type price I would guess.

[soxfanray]

Being a Bear fan I think Last year Nathan Enderle was a pretty short print just cause I remember saying there is no way I'm paying that much for an Enderle lol

[ajw9356]

Being a Bear fan I think Last year Nathan Enderle was a pretty short print just cause I remember saying there is no way I'm paying that much for an Enderle lol

160 Nathan Enderle, Chicago Bears (99, redemption) (There was about 12 or 15 redemptions /99)
Good luck, even though they are /99 looks like they are still selling for $75, you could try to turn in a lower bid, but I doubt you can get one real cheap.

[dxdominator]

im thinking
case keenum
mark barron
rod streeter

and luke kuechly isnt nobody droy

[ajw9356]

im thinking
case keenum
mark barron
rod streeter

and luke kuechly isnt nobody droy

if that's the case I'm golden, I can't seem to break without hitting a Keenum or Barron.