Lebron James 07-08 Ultimate Collection Signatures Autograph

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I don't really collect Lebron James but when something is available for sale that is usually cheaper than what they usually fetch for, I will immediately scoop it up.

After all, you can easily move his cards and they are good trade baits because he is very popular with collectors.

Two months after I got my first ever Lebron James autographed card, a 06-07 Exquisite Collection Enshrinements, I was able to get hold of another Lebron auto.

It's 07-08 Ultimate Collection Signatures autographed card. What I like about this one is that the auto is signed directly on-card and it is pretty limited with only 20 sets produced. Mine is serial numbered 09/20.

03-04 Topps Chrome RC (Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh)

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Year in and year out, the first cards from Topps Chrome of every NBA player are usually one of his most popular and coveted rookie card.

Which is why when three of the best players from the vaunted 2003 NBA Draft converged to form the Miami Thrice, I decided to get their 03-04 Topps Chrome RCs.

Although chemistry is still an issue for them, I still feel that before they retire, they will have at least one championship ring on their finger.

This is included in my January 2011 mail month.

The Lebron is listed in the Beckett price guide for $100, $25 for the Wade and $15 for the Bosh.

When these three finally win a championship ring, I bet demand for these cards will rise. I will be glad I have them already...

... and for a price I can still afford.

Mail Month January: Lebron, Wade, Bosh Topps Chrome RCs, Beam Team Set, etc.

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It's a good way to open up the New Year.

I finally got the 03-04 Topps Chrome rookie cards of the Miami Heat trio, Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Check out my mail month for January 2011.

The lot contains the following cards:

03-04 Topps Chrome RCs of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Carmelo Anthony + Lebron James 2004 Upper Deck City Heights 3D card - bought from cardfan808 of eBay. 

95-96 Topps Stadium Club Beam Team MEMBERS ONLY Set - These cards are different from the regular Beam Team cards in that these are stamped with the Member's Only gold logo. You can't get these in packs as they were available only via redemption. Not too many cards were redeemed too adding to their scarcity. I purchased this for the Michael Jordan alone. For my side PC. I will feature it later. Bought from vicator_nba_cards of eBay.

Glen Davis 07-08 Exquisite Collection Auto Patch RC #d/225 - one of the Big Baby's best RC's. I like the patch on this one. I have seen many with only one or two-color patch. Bought it from member867484 of eBay. It also comes with his 07-08 Hot Prospects #d/599 Auto Patch RC as a bonus.

Thanks for looking!

Lebron James 06-07 Exquisite Collection Enshrinements Autograph

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After all these years of collecting, I never had the chance to own a Lebron James autographed card.

Until now.

Being the MVP for the past two years and therefore, one of the most popular NBA players... especially among sports cards collectors, his cardboards are always in high demand. That demand brings his cards to be among the most expensive.

Here's my first ever autographed Lebron James card. What makes this even more special is that is came from a $1,000 dollar pack, 06-07 Exquisite Collection.

This card is from the 06-07 Exquisite Collection Enshrinements set serially numbered to 25, meaning, only 25 cards of this kind are produced. Mine is numbered 11/25.

FRONT

BACK

Lebron's signature is very ugly here with only his old jersey number 23 prominent. But since, the autograph is on-card and it was sold to me cheap for a card worth $325 on the Beckett Price Guide, I will take it anytime.

[Check out the evolution of Lebron's signature over the years.]

Thanks to card_wiz of NBA Cards Philippines for this wonderful card.

NEXT TARGET: a Michael Jordan autographed card

09-10 Greats of the Game Basketball Box Break

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The itch to open basketball boxes is becoming unbearable again  so I decided to buy unopened basketball boxes from Dave and Adam's Card World last November 3. The package arrived two weeks later on November 19.

Here's my 09-10 Greats of the Game Basketball box break.

A box contains 16 packs. Each pack contains 8 cards. Each box is guaranteed to contain 3 autographs or memorabilia card.

These are what I got:

The notable base cards
* 2 pcs. Michael Jordan
* 4 pcs. Lebron James
* Ricky Rubio RC
* Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell

Parallel cards
* Derrick Rose #d/199
* David Robinson #d/199

The hits!

 Michael Ray Richardson jersey card, Michael Jordan Old School insert card

Bobby Hurley and Calbert Cheaney autos

VERDICT: ****** 6 out of 10 stars!

The Evolution of Lebron James' New Signature

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Over the years, Lebron James' signature has evolved. Along with the improvement of every facet of his game every year, his signature improved too.

I can say that his rookie-year autographs look like a kid's scribble.

After "The Decision" to play with the Miami Heat starting next season, Lebron decided to switch to a new number... and a new signature.

Check out the evolution of Lebron's autograph through the years after the jump.

2003-2004 (Rookie year)

2004-2010 (with the Cleveland Cavaliers)

As an Upper Deck exclusive, UpperDeckStore.com is now selling a LeBron James Autographed 'Welcome to Miami' Photo for $699.99.

It features Lebron wearing his Miami Heat jersey #6 and of course, his new signature.

No trading card of him with his new auto is out yet.

Will "The King's" game evolved again to another level as he now shares the spotlight with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh?

Can't wait to see the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics tip-off game on opening day.

Link to the item here.