What order would you place these Cup cards in?

[cfind]

Just wanted to see what everyone's opinion was in regards to the following Cup cards and their order of importance to you. If there are any you wouldn't even bother with, please mark it N/A.

I'll use RNH just as an example:

1) RPA #93/99

2) Gold RPA #93/93

3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks

4) 3) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks

5) Black Rookie 1/1

6) Gold Rookie /25

7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph

8) Black Tag Autograph /5

 

[matthewstevens43]

2) Gold RPA #93/93
1) RPA #93/99
8) Black Tag Autograph /5
5) Black Rookie 1/1
3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
4) 3) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph
6) Gold Rookie /25

 

[SkyFire47]

5) Black Rookie 1/1
1) RPA #93/99
3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
8) Black Tag Autograph /5
2) Gold RPA #93/93
4) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph
6) Gold Rookie /25

if regular printing plate with no auto, then Gold Rookie /25 would be above it in order of importance.

 

[30ranfordfan]

5) Black Rookie 1/1
1) RPA #93/99
3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
8) Black Tag Autograph /5
7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph
2) Gold RPA #93/93
4) 3) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
6) Gold Rookie /25


I assume that the 93/99 and 93/93 cards also have three colors / 3 breaks. If not, I'd rather have the random numbered ones.

 

[roaddogg1718]

This...

5) Black Rookie 1/1
1) RPA #93/99
3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
8) Black Tag Autograph /5
2) Gold RPA #93/93
4) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph
6) Gold Rookie /25

if regular printing plate with no auto, then Gold Rookie /25 would be above it in order of importance.

 

[TanguayFan]

Patch quality is more important than s/n, since jersey #'s can be changed at anytime. What kind of patch is on the jersey #'d ones?

 

[enforcersonly]

5) Rookie Black 1/1
3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
1) RPA #93/99
8) Black Tag Autograph /5
2) Gold RPA #93/93
4) 3) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
6) Gold Rookie /25
Rookie Base
Superstar Base
Scrub Base
7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph

Did I ever mention I hate Printing Plates?

 

[cfind]

Patch quality is more important than s/n, since jersey #'s can be changed at anytime. What kind of patch is on the jersey #'d ones?

We're at Upper Deck's mercy on that one, so just assume 1-2 colors to be realistic.

 

[thedewk]

5) Black Rookie 1/1
1) RPA #93/99
3) RPA /99 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
8) Black Tag Autograph /5
2) Gold RPA #93/93
4) Gold RPA /93 random #, but with 3 colors/3 breaks
7) 1/1 Printing Plate Autograph
6) Gold Rookie /25

if regular printing plate with no auto, then Gold Rookie /25 would be above it in order of importance.

This looks right. Only caveat is that #1/99 and #99/99 (first/last of print run) will also get a little more than another random #/99.

 

[Yipper]

Slightly different order for me but generally the same.

1. The Cup Auto Patch Rookie /99 - 3-color + LOGO patch - Can't beat the "best" rookie in the modern era. If you get a nice LOGO auto patch rookie of a star player, you can't really top it... beside the Ultimate Rookie Shield... but some people don't chase 1/1s.

2. The Cup Rookies Black /1 - For some cards the Black /1 is not obtainable due to the craze and overpriced value some have on it. e.g. P.K. Subban. Can easy take over number one but debatable

3. The Cup Auto Patch Rookie Gold /93 (or whatever jersey #) - 3-color + LOGO patch - tradition... ugly hand numbering though.

4. The Cup Rookies Gold Platinum /25 - just for the rainbow. Good thing it is the cheapest for the rainbow.

5. The Cup Rookies Auto Tag /5 - hrmmmmmmmm, not a fan. Tags are tacky. On the list because of the rainbow.


I don't really care about the plates. They don't bring any significant value to me.

As for the "93/99" or "93/93" jersey numbers doesn't mean much. It's good to have but at the same time overpriced for just a number. Rather have a nicer patch on the RC. Also, I don't want anything scripted on a Rookie too. Looks very tacky imo. Some players just have ugly handwriting.