2009/10 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball

blowoutcards · 09-21-2009, 03:08 PM

Upper Deck Announces the Release of the Final NBA Exquisite Set

2009-10 NBA Exquisite will feature standout rookie players and exciting new content paying tribute to the original release six years ago

Carlsbad, CA (September 21, 2009) – When Upper Deck released 2003-04 NBA Exquisite, the trading card market was forever changed. Never before had collectors seen innovative cards packing this much quality which is one of the reasons why a single pack of that product routinely sells for more than $3,000. Today Upper Deck has announced that it will be releasing the company’s final NBA Exquisite set ever later this month. Upper Deck’s 2009-10 NBA Exquisite set will arrive in stores on September 30.

In addition to having Exquisite rookie cards from some of the top 2009-10 NBA draftees, some great retrospective inserts have been created paying homage to the heritage of the Exquisite brand. In 2009-10 Exquisite, Upper Deck honors the most valuable modern day rookie card: 2003-04 LeBron James Exquisite RC (#78). Upper Deck is bringing back that particular card design as a limited insert with some of the sporting world’s biggest names like Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, John Elway, Barry Sanders, Sidney Crosby, and Wayne Gretzky. The ever popular “Triple Logoman Patch” cards and “Dual Logoman Autographed Patch” cards return as well making this Exquisite release a most memorable one.

“It’s awesome to be able to provide collectors with a final exquisite experience in basketball, and this will represent the most limited run we’ve ever done because of the short amount of time we had to bring it to market,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s basketball brand manager. “There are some cards we included that will have everyone talking starting with the Ricky Rubio autograph rookie cards. This will be the only chance collectors have to pull a Rubio Exquisite rookie so that should be big.”

“Also, we have Upper Deck spokesman Tiger Woods signing dual patch cards with Michael Jordan as well as LeBron James. On one of the Tiger and LeBron cards, they actually inscribed their birthdates on the card as they share the same birthday [Dec. 30].”

Each five-card pack of 2009-10 NBA Exquisite carries a suggested retail price of $650 per pack. Given the limited nature of the product and the fact that it will be the last NBA Exquisite release for the foreseeable future, prices may go higher than the suggested retail price.

jubei777 · 09-21-2009, 03:26 PM

oh my. anyone have any more details?

12bizzles · 09-21-2009, 03:28 PM

"oh my" is right....so is this gonna be loaded? or is this just one last ditch effort to make some money off its basketball "finale"? i guess we'll find out soon enough...

jubei777 · 09-21-2009, 03:32 PM

i'm feeling a base card or 2 and the rest of the box will be white cardboard redemptions.

BAMBAM · 09-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubei777

oh my. anyone have any more details?

Let me guess :

Sold out at UD
Highly allocated to some
The BEST UD Basketball Product EVER
Hand packed boxes for value
Overpriced out the gate

chrisolds2004 · 09-21-2009, 03:36 PM

All right here, dude: First look: 2009 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball (and more) « The Beckett Blog

blowoutcards · 09-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Blowoutcards PIP (Product Information Pages) just listed:
2009/10 UD Exquisite Basketball

jubei777 · 09-21-2009, 03:43 PM

wow....wonder how much per box. my lcs hasn't seen the pre-orders from UD so i'm wondering if i'll have to pay through the nose to get one...

BAMBAM · 09-21-2009, 03:53 PM

I'd bet my PC that 90% of LCS owners didn't receive any info on this at all.

jubei777 · 09-21-2009, 04:00 PM

actually my lcs just checked and got in for their one allotted case.

blowoutcards · 09-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Here's the direct UD website link also

Upper Deck Sports | Product Previews

BAMBAM · 09-21-2009, 04:03 PM

I called 2 LCS owners and my supplier and nobody heard a peep. Waiting to hear back from one heavy hitter who I would hope got an allocation.

jubei777 · 09-21-2009, 04:05 PM

yeah i got my placeholder for a box at the lcs. waiting to see what the preorder amounts are online to possibly get one more.

248rayment4343 · 09-21-2009, 04:43 PM

i would love to get my hands on one of those tiger lebron dual patch autos!!!!!!!!!

rambel · 09-21-2009, 04:55 PM

Who's starting the group break for this?

fsu2007 · 09-21-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambel

Who's starting the group break for this?

I would LOL

AGreene23 · 09-21-2009, 06:32 PM

You know this stuff is going to be Extremely Expensive. Even if it turns out to not that Limited!

rice71 · 09-21-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubei777

yeah i got my placeholder for a box at the lcs. waiting to see what the preorder amounts are online to possibly get one more.

You can open yours first so I can see what you got. I cant open until thursday.

bjtheman1 · 09-21-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGreene23

You know this stuff is going to be Extremely Expensive. Even if it turns out to not that Limited!

I already talked with one LCS, they said around $600-650 box

murphy1313 · 09-22-2009, 01:44 AM

I don't collect Basketball but I know at $600 I'll buy a box just to hold and hope the prices soar......If they drop, I'll just open it and hope for a decent auto.

09-21-2009, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
blowoutcards Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,565 blowoutcards	2009/10 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball Upper Deck Announces the Release of the Final NBA Exquisite Set 2009-10 NBA Exquisite will feature standout rookie players and exciting new content paying tribute to the original release six years ago Carlsbad, CA (September 21, 2009) – When Upper Deck released 2003-04 NBA Exquisite, the trading card market was forever changed. Never before had collectors seen innovative cards packing this much quality which is one of the reasons why a single pack of that product routinely sells for more than $3,000. Today Upper Deck has announced that it will be releasing the company’s final NBA Exquisite set ever later this month. Upper Deck’s 2009-10 NBA Exquisite set will arrive in stores on September 30. In addition to having Exquisite rookie cards from some of the top 2009-10 NBA draftees, some great retrospective inserts have been created paying homage to the heritage of the Exquisite brand. In 2009-10 Exquisite, Upper Deck honors the most valuable modern day rookie card: 2003-04 LeBron James Exquisite RC (#78). Upper Deck is bringing back that particular card design as a limited insert with some of the sporting world’s biggest names like Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, John Elway, Barry Sanders, Sidney Crosby, and Wayne Gretzky. The ever popular “Triple Logoman Patch” cards and “Dual Logoman Autographed Patch” cards return as well making this Exquisite release a most memorable one. “It’s awesome to be able to provide collectors with a final exquisite experience in basketball, and this will represent the most limited run we’ve ever done because of the short amount of time we had to bring it to market,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s basketball brand manager. “There are some cards we included that will have everyone talking starting with the Ricky Rubio autograph rookie cards. This will be the only chance collectors have to pull a Rubio Exquisite rookie so that should be big.” “Also, we have Upper Deck spokesman Tiger Woods signing dual patch cards with Michael Jordan as well as LeBron James. On one of the Tiger and LeBron cards, they actually inscribed their birthdates on the card as they share the same birthday [Dec. 30].” Each five-card pack of 2009-10 NBA Exquisite carries a suggested retail price of $650 per pack. Given the limited nature of the product and the fact that it will be the last NBA Exquisite release for the foreseeable future, prices may go higher than the suggested retail price. __________________ Shop for Sports Cards and Trading Cards Last edited by blowoutcards; 09-22-2009 at 07:11 AM.

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blowoutcards Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,565 blowoutcards	Here's the direct UD website link also Upper Deck Sports \| Product Previews __________________ Shop for Sports Cards and Trading Cards

09-21-2009, 04:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
BAMBAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 8,398	I called 2 LCS owners and my supplier and nobody heard a peep. Waiting to hear back from one heavy hitter who I would hope got an allocation. __________________ IF YOU CAN'T TAKE AN HONEST REPLY THEN DON'T ASK. ALWAYS BUYING '97 LEGENDS AUTOS OR H.O.F. AUTO NEEDS

09-21-2009, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,187 jubei777	oh my. anyone have any more details?

09-21-2009, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
12bizzles Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fuhgeddaboudit, NY Posts: 1,991 brainz34 12bizzles	"oh my" is right....so is this gonna be loaded? or is this just one last ditch effort to make some money off its basketball "finale"? i guess we'll find out soon enough...

09-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,187 jubei777	i'm feeling a base card or 2 and the rest of the box will be white cardboard redemptions.

09-21-2009, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrisolds2004 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 39	All right here, dude: First look: 2009 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball (and more) « The Beckett Blog

09-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,187 jubei777	wow....wonder how much per box. my lcs hasn't seen the pre-orders from UD so i'm wondering if i'll have to pay through the nose to get one...

09-21-2009, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,187 jubei777	actually my lcs just checked and got in for their one allotted case.

09-21-2009, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,187 jubei777	yeah i got my placeholder for a box at the lcs. waiting to see what the preorder amounts are online to possibly get one more.

09-21-2009, 04:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
248rayment4343 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 4,470 248rayment4343	i would love to get my hands on one of those tiger lebron dual patch autos!!!!!!!!!

09-21-2009, 04:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
rambel Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,837 rambel	Who's starting the group break for this?

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AGreene23 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hudson NC Posts: 715 AGreene23	You know this stuff is going to be Extremely Expensive. Even if it turns out to not that Limited!

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