Man, I gotta tell you about this whole Troy Aikman Upper Deck thing I got into. It all started when I was cleaning out my attic a few weeks back. I stumbled upon a box of old football cards from when I was a kid. You know, back in the 90s, collecting these things was all the rage. And guess what? I found a bunch of Troy Aikman cards in there!
So, naturally, I got curious. I mean, Aikman was a legend, right? Three Super Bowl wins with the Dallas Cowboys, a total beast on the field. I started wondering if these cards were worth anything now.
First thing I did was hop online and start digging. It’s amazing how much info is out there. I quickly learned that Upper Deck was a big deal back then, producing some really sought-after cards. Then I went down a rabbit hole of different pricing websites and forums. I saw some crazy numbers for certain cards, but it was all over the place. And prices seemed to swing a lot, depending on the day.
I started sorting through my Aikman cards. I had a few from 1991, and even one from 1993, and some others that I need to double-check. The ’93 one got me excited because I read that Aikman had an amazing season that year. According to some random site, a perfect condition card from ’93 could be worth like 25 bucks. Not bad!
But then I realized it’s not just about the year. The condition of the card matters a lot. Like, a lot. I mean, mine have been sitting in a box for decades. They’re not exactly mint. I spent a good hour just inspecting them, looking for creases, worn edges, you name it. It’s a whole science, grading these things. No kidding!
Then there’s this whole thing about “PSA” grading. Apparently, it’s some official grading system that collectors use. They’ll actually tell you how good your card is on a scale, and that really affects the value. That’s what they say, at least, but it is confusing and there was not a lot of details on how it was graded or determined. I found out you can send your cards in to get graded, but it costs money. I’m not sure if it’s worth it for my cards, to be honest.
I also learned that rookie cards are usually the most valuable. Bummer, I don’t think I have any Aikman rookie cards. But, I did find out that he had a pretty rough first season. No big surprise there, right?
Here’s what I did next:
- Searched: I started by searching for general info on Troy Aikman cards and Upper Deck.
- Compared: I looked at different pricing websites to get a sense of the value range.
- Inspected: I carefully examined my cards for their condition.
- Researched: I learned about PSA grading and how it affects value. I may consider it.
- Checked: I checked if I had any rookie cards (sadly, no).
- Discovered: I found out some interesting stuff about Aikman’s early career.
I have not sold anything yet, I am just trying to figure it out now. I found this one forum with people trading cards. I might try that. Or maybe eBay. It’s all kind of a gamble, but it’s been a fun trip down memory lane, at least. I’ll keep you guys posted on what I find out!
It’s a wild world, this card collecting stuff. Who knew these old pieces of cardboard could be so interesting? It is all new to me!
