Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football

blowoutcards · 04-26-2012, 12:35 PM

Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football

April 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM

By Susan Lulgjuraj | Contributing Editor

With Upper Deck releasing its flagship football set before the NFL Draft, collectors might be worried about not getting cards of the hottest draft picks.

But the company has found a way to fix that problem by including “Trade Upper Deck” cards in 2012 Upper Deck Football.

The cards come in two versions: gold and silver.

Each will be good for a first-round rookie quarterback card. The gold is for an autograph version and the silver is for an unsigned card. An Upper Deck official said the cards are tough to pull, but didn’t give exact odds on the run.

Upper Deck has done this in the past. Most notable was for the 1992-93 basketball season when a “NBA Draft” card was included in their basketball set, which was redeemable for a Shaquille O’Neal card.

At the time, Classic owned the rights to create Shaq cards exclusively during his first year. Companies had to find ways to get collectors Shaq in their product once the Classic deal ran out. The Upper Deck card didn’t say exactly who the card was for, but it was redeemable for the overall number one pick from the 1992 draft.

So, who do you think will be this year’s version of the rookie redemption? Or perhaps it could be several quarterbacks slated to go in the first round?

Beckett News Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football

ivbaseball06 · 04-26-2012, 12:42 PM

This is shady.

Andrew Jones · 04-26-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ivbaseball06

This is shady.

How so? This has been a pretty common practice in the industry for years. Redemptions for people drafted at certain picks, redemptions for the 1st player picked at a certain position, redemptions for a "mystery" rookie autograph, etc. Were all of those shady as well?

FrankieP · 04-26-2012, 12:50 PM

More TBD redemptions? Great.

Ajax1723 · 04-26-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew Jones

How so? This has been a pretty common practice in the industry for years. Redemptions for people drafted at certain picks, redemptions for the 1st player picked at a certain position, redemptions for a "mystery" rookie autograph, etc. Were all of those shady as well?

With how badly UD has looked past couple months/years, and with the ever changing possibility that they go under, I think TBS redmeptions from them don't hold much value.

If I had pulled it, I'd be selling.

marklemerchants · 04-26-2012, 01:16 PM

I remember the first time they did this with Shaq in 1992. I pulled that card and was so excited. Now the trade card is worth way more. If I pull the Silver one I'd keep it.

friarbolt · 04-26-2012, 01:38 PM

I'm excited, if it's Luck (which it probably is), it's a great way to add value to the product.

Look at it this way would you rather have no opportunity at Luck at all in the product or at least have this kind of shot, which is really the only one UD can provide currently.

DigsUT · 04-26-2012, 03:17 PM

It is almost certainly Luck. No other player right now would be worth that type of redemption. While it does suck that you will have to redeem it, at least you have a chance to pull one. That bad boy will be pretty rare, per the press release.

freethrowtommy · 04-26-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ivbaseball06

This is shady.

UD does a lot of underhanded things... but I don't see this as one of them.

Tarheelsfan2012 · 04-26-2012, 03:38 PM

This is bascially an extra hit anyways isnt it? If I can recall, the people that have pulled it already had 3 other autos. I mean it has to be luck but its a 1st round pick regardless which should only be 3 maybe 4 players if Weeden goes at the end of the round.

Bunson · 04-26-2012, 03:50 PM

With Upper Deck releasing its flagship football set before the NFL Draft, collectors might be worried about not getting cards of the hottest draft picks.

I took this to mean that it would be multiple people, not just the #1 overall, and as such, not just Luck. Sounds like a crap shoot.

brentandbecca · 04-26-2012, 03:57 PM

I would be shocked if UD (at least sports division) is open and operational NEXT June 2013. Way too many courts cases, players owed, and even worse rumors floating around.

Redemption card will not start shipping until JUNE 1, 2013! WOW!

Whodatiz · 04-26-2012, 03:59 PM

I mean it's for a first-round quarterback, so that means it can only be Luck, Griffin, or Tannehill, and possibly Weeden/Osweiler. (who should be the only quarterbacks taken in the first-round).

Bunson · 04-26-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodatiz

I mean it's for a first-round quarterback, so that means it can only be Luck, Griffin, or Tannehill, and possibly Weeden/Osweiler. (who should be the only quarterbacks taken in the first-round).

In the article excerpt it never actually says QBs, don't know if the title that BO posted is direct or inferred...

Swill · 04-26-2012, 04:06 PM

Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football

April 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM

By Susan Lulgjuraj | Contributing Editor

With Upper Deck releasing its flagship football set before the NFL Draft, collectors might be worried about not getting cards of the hottest draft picks.

But the company has found a way to fix that problem by including “Trade Upper Deck” cards in 2012 Upper Deck Football.

The cards come in two versions: gold and silver.

Each will be good for a first-round rookie quarterback card. The gold is for an autograph version and the silver is for an unsigned card. An Upper Deck official said the cards are tough to pull, but didn’t give exact odds on the run.

Upper Deck has done this in the past. Most notable was for the 1992-93 basketball season when a “NBA Draft” card was included in their basketball set, which was redeemable for a Shaquille O’Neal card.

At the time, Classic owned the rights to create Shaq cards exclusively during his first year. Companies had to find ways to get collectors Shaq in their product once the Classic deal ran out. The Upper Deck card didn’t say exactly who the card was for, but it was redeemable for the overall number one pick from the 1992 draft.

So, who do you think will be this year’s version of the rookie redemption? Or perhaps it could be several quarterbacks slated to go in the first round?

It does state QB

friarbolt · 04-26-2012, 04:07 PM

I think it's Luck, can't read too much into the specifics. After all they have to be vague, with no current deal they can't just bluntly say, "WE WILL SIGN LUCK LATER AND THIS IS FOR A LUCK CARD WHEN WE DO!" That would get them in hot water, Luck already sued one card company!

FrankieP · 04-26-2012, 06:12 PM

Didn't Press Pass lock up Luck for non NFL cards? I think this is to get us all thinking it's going to be Luck and have it be the last QB picked in the first round.

FrankieP · 04-26-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brentandbecca

I would be shocked if UD (at least sports division) is open and operational NEXT June 2013. Way too many courts cases, players owed, and even worse rumors floating around.

Redemption card will not start shipping until JUNE 1, 2013! WOW!

People have been saying this for years.

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blowoutcards Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,497 blowoutcards	Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football April 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM By Susan Lulgjuraj \| Contributing Editor With Upper Deck releasing its flagship football set before the NFL Draft, collectors might be worried about not getting cards of the hottest draft picks. But the company has found a way to fix that problem by including “Trade Upper Deck” cards in 2012 Upper Deck Football. The cards come in two versions: gold and silver. Each will be good for a first-round rookie quarterback card. The gold is for an autograph version and the silver is for an unsigned card. An Upper Deck official said the cards are tough to pull, but didn’t give exact odds on the run. Upper Deck has done this in the past. Most notable was for the 1992-93 basketball season when a “NBA Draft” card was included in their basketball set, which was redeemable for a Shaquille O’Neal card. At the time, Classic owned the rights to create Shaq cards exclusively during his first year. Companies had to find ways to get collectors Shaq in their product once the Classic deal ran out. The Upper Deck card didn’t say exactly who the card was for, but it was redeemable for the overall number one pick from the 1992 draft. So, who do you think will be this year’s version of the rookie redemption? Or perhaps it could be several quarterbacks slated to go in the first round? Beckett News Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football __________________ Shop for Sports Cards and Trading Cards

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marklemerchants Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 383 marklemerchants dsouder	I remember the first time they did this with Shaq in 1992. I pulled that card and was so excited. Now the trade card is worth way more. If I pull the Silver one I'd keep it. __________________ Collecting: Basketball: Reggie Miller, Paul George, Danny Granger Baseball: Jarrod Parker, Roberto Alomar, Jose Bautista and any Indiana Hoosiers in any sport

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friarbolt Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 6,476 kramerattack	I'm excited, if it's Luck (which it probably is), it's a great way to add value to the product. Look at it this way would you rather have no opportunity at Luck at all in the product or at least have this kind of shot, which is really the only one UD can provide currently. __________________ Supercollecting Josh Johnson (University of San Diego, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals) Collecting Chargers, Padres, Packers, Lakers, University of San Diego alumni My Bucket, always selling and trading: http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/kramerattack/library/

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DigsUT Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 1,343 djdigsut	It is almost certainly Luck. No other player right now would be worth that type of redemption. While it does suck that you will have to redeem it, at least you have a chance to pull one. That bad boy will be pretty rare, per the press release. __________________ = Collecting = Demarcus Ware - Jamie Oleksiak Iron Man - Batman - Silver Surfer

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FrankieP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 411	More TBD redemptions? Great.

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Tarheelsfan2012 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,051 tarheelsfan2012	This is bascially an extra hit anyways isnt it? If I can recall, the people that have pulled it already had 3 other autos. I mean it has to be luck but its a 1st round pick regardless which should only be 3 maybe 4 players if Weeden goes at the end of the round. __________________ 7 non 1/1's from having 100% for my Bruce Carter collection Looking for former Heels Heres my bucket of stuff FT or FS http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/tarheelsfan2012/Football%20FT%20or%20FS/

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Bunson Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 249 djones21787	With Upper Deck releasing its flagship football set before the NFL Draft, collectors might be worried about not getting cards of the hottest draft picks. I took this to mean that it would be multiple people, not just the #1 overall, and as such, not just Luck. Sounds like a crap shoot.

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brentandbecca Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,617 brentandbecca	I would be shocked if UD (at least sports division) is open and operational NEXT June 2013. Way too many courts cases, players owed, and even worse rumors floating around. Redemption card will not start shipping until JUNE 1, 2013! WOW! __________________ If you need to reach me and do not have my email, please click on PRIVATE MESSAGES and send me one Brent My ebay items: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbre...QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

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Whodatiz Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,117 cdizzle21	I mean it's for a first-round quarterback, so that means it can only be Luck, Griffin, or Tannehill, and possibly Weeden/Osweiler. (who should be the only quarterbacks taken in the first-round). __________________ addicted36 is my hero! http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/bucnastdizzl/

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Swill Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 41	Upper Deck announces QB rookie redemption in 2012 Football April 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM By Susan Lulgjuraj \| Contributing Editor With Upper Deck releasing its flagship football set before the NFL Draft, collectors might be worried about not getting cards of the hottest draft picks. But the company has found a way to fix that problem by including “Trade Upper Deck” cards in 2012 Upper Deck Football. The cards come in two versions: gold and silver. Each will be good for a first-round rookie quarterback card. The gold is for an autograph version and the silver is for an unsigned card. An Upper Deck official said the cards are tough to pull, but didn’t give exact odds on the run. Upper Deck has done this in the past. Most notable was for the 1992-93 basketball season when a “NBA Draft” card was included in their basketball set, which was redeemable for a Shaquille O’Neal card. At the time, Classic owned the rights to create Shaq cards exclusively during his first year. Companies had to find ways to get collectors Shaq in their product once the Classic deal ran out. The Upper Deck card didn’t say exactly who the card was for, but it was redeemable for the overall number one pick from the 1992 draft. So, who do you think will be this year’s version of the rookie redemption? Or perhaps it could be several quarterbacks slated to go in the first round? It does state QB

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friarbolt Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 6,476 kramerattack	I think it's Luck, can't read too much into the specifics. After all they have to be vague, with no current deal they can't just bluntly say, "WE WILL SIGN LUCK LATER AND THIS IS FOR A LUCK CARD WHEN WE DO!" That would get them in hot water, Luck already sued one card company! __________________ Supercollecting Josh Johnson (University of San Diego, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals) Collecting Chargers, Padres, Packers, Lakers, University of San Diego alumni My Bucket, always selling and trading: http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/kramerattack/library/

04-26-2012, 06:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
FrankieP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 411	Didn't Press Pass lock up Luck for non NFL cards? I think this is to get us all thinking it's going to be Luck and have it be the last QB picked in the first round.

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