Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
Recent 43.7% 30-day gain in raw prices and status as affordable Brady rookie favorite amid sustained GOAT demand
Next months. Continued moderate rise with raw prices stabilizing $90-$110 and graded high-end strengthening
Long term. Stable to rising for high-grade copies due to Brady nostalgia, potential for graded 10 appreciation
History
Tom Brady, born August 3, 1977, was selected by the New England Patriots in the 6th round (199th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan, where he led the team to back-to-back high-profile bowl games wearing maize and blue; he went on to have the greatest NFL quarterback career of all time, winning seven Super Bowl rings over 20 seasons with the Patriots and two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, taking his teams to nine Super Bowls.
2000 by Skybox as part of the Impact football card set
- This is one of over 40 Tom Brady rookie cards, recognized as a true rookie card (RC)
- Impact was a kid-friendly product with a 99¢ per pack price point, featuring thin card stock
- Features a clean full-action photo front with bold 'ROOKIE' font and detailed back
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- 2000 Skybox Impact
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- High
- Rookie card status of all-time great QB
- High graded populations (e.g., 1086 graded 10s, 2743 graded 9s) indicate abundant supply
- Thin stock leads to fewer high-grade survivors
Collector notes
Condition. Check for damage due to very thin card stock which is vulnerable; evaluate corners, edges, centering, and surface scratches; common flaws include wear from thin stock and print defects
Storage. Store in soft sleeves and semi-rigid holders or top loaders to protect thin stock; keep in cool, dry environment away from light to prevent fading
Authenticity. Beware of counterfeits with off-colors (purple/gold instead of blue/maize), different stock that reacts to UV light, hazy print with visible dots in white areas like Patriots star logo or around 'New England Patriots' text, missing hatching pattern in letters; authenticate via graded/graded grading
Sources: sportscardspro.com, truerookiecards.com, cgccards.com, psacard.com, sportscardinvestor.com