For reviews, All About Cards uses four classification
levels. Since there are different
types of collectors with different needs and budgets, we approach each level
differently to provide an effective rating system and to allow each card to be
judged on its own merit. Sometimes
certain releases blur the lines between the classification levels, at which
point we review the product within the category that is best suited for the type
of collector that will find these cards desirable.
Fun Cards - These are cards are primarily intended for play
and tend to hold the interest of younger collectors. Its more about collecting,
not book value. These can include
Panini Adrenalyn, Topps Attax, Wacky Packages and Twilight "New Moon"
Cards.
Trading Cards - These are cards that cater to set builders,
primarily base card and insert sets with some hits sprinkled into the mix. They
tend to be reasonably priced.
These can include Panini NBA Hoops Basketball, Press Pass Element, Panini Rookies
and Stars Football and Topps Baseball Series 1 & 2.
Premium Cards - These cards are more about the hits. These cards cater to prospectors and hit
seeking collectors. Sure, there will be base cards, but collectors will be
concentrating on low numbered cards, multi colored patches and autographs. These cards also tend to carry a
premium price with cards that can cost you anywhere between a few dollars up to
about twenty dollars per card.
Some boxes of these cards carry the "High Risk, High Reward"
nature of Ultra Premium cards but are more affordable for the average
collector. These can include Panini Plates & Patches, Press Pass Showcase,
Topps Triple Threads and Upper Deck SP Game Used.
Ultra Premium Cards - These are the true "High Risk,
High Reward" cards that can cost $25 and more per card. Collectors who purchase these cards understand
that not every box will be a winner and are willing to take the chance to hit it
big. These can include ITG
Ultimate Memorabilia, Panini National Treasures, Press Pass Five Star, Topps
Five Star and Upper Deck The Cup.
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