So as a resident Exquisite Base Set collector, I am happy to see how poorly the 2007 base cards are selling.

As most collectors know, the initial set produced is usually the most desired set made, and as the years progress the cards tend to decline in value. With a lack of demand on the 2007 Exquisite Set, I am wondering how low the “Book Value” will be when released.

I did a little research on book value trends to give an idea of the decline of Exquisite. I went with two top players who have been in the league for a number of years, Peyton Manning and LaDainian Tomlinson.

As you can see, there has been a fallout on prices, but that would be expected. I do not think there will be as sharp of a price decline in the 2007 prices. I figure the Manning will come out with a $30-$35 High BV, and Tomlinson $20-$25. The luster of a complete set with a short print run seems to have faded.

The 2005 singles are not that easy to find on eBay for a cheap price, and once in awhile a cheap buy can be found, but it is not easy to win a single for under $3. The 2006 singles come in waves. Some weeks there are very few, other weeks 20-30 different cards can be found. These can be found for under $3 frequently for the ‘lesser’ players, but the Manning, Favre, Roethlisberger and guys of that caliber are hard to find under $10. The 2007 singles are not selling well at all. I have purchased quite a few of these for $0.99, winning with my opening bid, including Reggie Bush and Chad Johnson. Most players can be found at this point, so now is a decent time to start the set, if you desire to put it together.

Exquisite has an appealing base set. Most of the cards feature an ‘action’ photograph, and most have the football pictured on the card. The guys are always in a game uniform (at least for the base set, some of the rookies are in practice clothes). Overall, I find these to be great sets, and will continue my quest to put together each Base Set since its inception in 2005. I already have a complete 2006 set.

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