Okay, so, I’ve been seeing all this hype around Travis Kelce lately, right? Dude’s a beast on the field, and with all the news, I got curious about his rookie cards. I mean, the guy’s a legend now, but everyone starts somewhere. So, I decided to dig into this whole Travis Kelce rookie card thing. Let me tell ya, it’s been a wild ride.
First off, I started where everyone starts these days – the internet. I googled “Travis Kelce rookie card” and oh boy, the rabbit hole goes deep. You got your forums, your auction sites, your sports blogs, everything. I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling through all the info. Some people are saying these cards are worth a fortune, others are like, “Meh, it depends.” The information was all over the place.
The year we’re talking about is 2013. Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, 63rd pick overall. Apparently, that season was a big deal for him. Found out that the NFL even fined him some cash that year! I also found some info that he has a massive net worth of $90 million.
After I got a basic understanding, I moved on to checking out the actual cards. There are a few different ones, but the 2013 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket seems to be the holy grail. It’s got that classic design, and people say it’s super rare. I started looking at prices, and it’s insane. We’re talking hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars for a piece of cardboard! Graded ones, which are basically cards that have been rated for their condition, can go from $500 to over $2,000. Autographed ones are way more valuable. The prices on these cards can range from like $50 all the way up to over five grand. It’s crazy!
Next, I tried to find some of these cards for sale. I hit up some online marketplaces, you know, the usual spots. There were a bunch listed, but it was hard to tell what was legit and what wasn’t. It’s kind of a gamble, buying these things online.
I also browsed some sports memorabilia shops online, just to see what they had. They seemed more reputable, but the prices were definitely higher. I mean, it makes sense. They gotta make a living, too. I noticed that the prices shown are calculated using their own algorithm.
Honestly, after all this, I’m still not sure what to think. It’s cool to see how much value these cards have, but it’s also a bit overwhelming. I guess if you’re a hardcore collector, or a huge Travis Kelce fan, it makes sense to chase these things down.
So, that’s where I’m at with this whole Travis Kelce rookie card adventure. It’s been a fun little project, but I think I’ll stick to watching him play for now. Maybe one day I’ll stumble upon one of these cards at a garage sale or something, who knows! But for now, I’ve got a newfound appreciation for the world of sports card collecting. It’s definitely a whole different beast.
