What makes an Exquisite?

[Gforce083]

I found myself thinking again... and ended up with the question "What makes an Exquisite, Exquisite?"

When I think about this question and think about all the products out there in this hobby what really determines and separates one from the other. What makes the UD Exquisite Patch Auto /99 worth hundreds more than the same players Donruss Threads Patch Auto /10? Whats the difference in a players RC sticker auto in Topps Chrome compared to their RC sticker auto in National Treasures?

It's all card board right? It's the exact same auto right? Same kind of jersey piece from one product to the other right? So what is it that makes them so different? What is it that's so different that UD can charge $120 for SPA and then $500 for a box of Exquisite? Is it all about the packaging (wood box) and "hand" collated packs that adds $400 to the price tag?

Is it the same thing with National Treasures...does the wooden box really make Peyton Hills' NT sticker auto worth that much more than his Score Select sticker auto?

I understand that to some extent NT and Exquisite are printed on thicker high quality card stock. The packaging that goes into them is a little more expensive. Really in the big scheme of things though, what allows these companies to charge so much more for these products. Or better yet what makes us as collectors feel it's worth paying that price? What is it about that Exquisite Rookie Patch Auto that makes us want it more than that Leaf Limited Patch Auto? Is it just all they hype the companies have created over these high end products or is there really something more to it?

I'd love to hear everyone's opinion on these thoughts!

 

[cgilmo]

What makes Dr. Pepper what it is, and Mr. Pibb what it is?

 

[flightposite]

National Treasures: Best buy in the industry.

Exquisite: Most overrated.

 

[Gforce083]

What makes Dr. Pepper what it is, and Mr. Pibb what it is?

Dr. Pepper = delicious Mr. Pibb = not so much

 

[cgilmo]

Mr Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious

 

[Gforce083]

Mr Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious

Not familiar with "Red Vines"

 

[KandKCards]

Mr Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious

Not familiar with "Red Vines"

LOL x10000

 

[cgilmo]

Mr Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious

Not familiar with "Red Vines"

google "lazy sunday" and look for a video

 

[Gforce083]

Mr Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious

Not familiar with "Red Vines"

google "lazy sunday" and look for a video

haha, I've seen that many times just didn't remember that part! nice

 

[Gellman]

National Treasures: Best buy in the industry.

Exquisite: Most overrated.

Last year, yes, this year, not so much.

I think as a box break, NT delivers more because it isnt as expensive. But for singles, I think exquisite looks much nicer this year. Plus with all on card autos and a lot of great looking sets, it puts NT at a major disadvantage, at least to me.

Add in the gold packs, and I think you call it a day.

Last year was different.

 

[Viking4Alpha]

National Treasures: Best buy in the industry.

Exquisite: Most overrated.

Last year, yes, this year, not so much.

I think as a box break, NT delivers more because it isnt as expensive. But for singles, I think exquisite looks much nicer this year. Plus with all on card autos and a lot of great looking sets, it puts NT at a major disadvantage, at least to me.

Add in the gold packs, and I think you call it a day.

Last year was different.

^^ Agreed.

NT looks pretty cool and classy this year but Exquisite 08 FTW.

 

[KOBEARODLT]

i personally love the looke of exquisite with its clean look on card and awesome patches, now i know other cards have the same look but in my personal opinion i dont find NT that appealing but everyone has their own taste

 

[flightposite]

I think a lot of people let the $$ blind them. The NT auto patch /99 are much better looking than Exquisite (don't know what you were getting at Gellman, but NT auto patches are on card autos). Why a Matt Ryan Exquisite goes for close to $1k and a National Treasure only $200-250, is beyond me.

 

[Vincesanity]

Exquisite is on card autos and the biggest patches combined with that, and usually very nice ones.


Why does a 1/1 AU sell more than that persons same auto /399........because someone is willing to pay for it.


As long as people with alot of money can spend it they will want to break something that other people cant.

 

[Gforce083]

As long as people with alot of money can spend it they will want to break something that other people cant.

That's why I love group breaks, gives you a chance to bust something you can't afford on your own!

 

[Vincesanity]

As long as people with alot of money can spend it they will want to break something that other people cant.

That's why I love group breaks, gives you a chance to bust something you can't afford on your own!

Funny you say that, we are busting a case of 07 NT, 4 spots left, you should join in

 

[G $MONEY$]

As long as people with alot of money can spend it they will want to break something that other people cant.

That's why I love group breaks, gives you a chance to bust something you can't afford on your own!

Funny you say that, we are busting a case of 07 NT, 4 spots left, you should join in

Do you guys have ustream yet?

As for the thread, i prefer Exquisite over NT as well.

 

[Gforce083]

As long as people with alot of money can spend it they will want to break something that other people cant.

That's why I love group breaks, gives you a chance to bust something you can't afford on your own!

Funny you say that, we are busting a case of 07 NT, 4 spots left, you should join in

Do you guys have ustream yet?

As for the thread, i prefer Exquisite over NT as well.

I've been using ustream to host my breaks for close to a year now On top of posting all videos on youtube.

 

[Gellman]

I think a lot of people let the $$ blind them. The NT auto patch /99 are much better looking than Exquisite (don't know what you were getting at Gellman, but NT auto patches are on card autos). Why a Matt Ryan Exquisite goes for close to $1k and a National Treasure only $200-250, is beyond me.

I dont think the NT patches are better better looking this year, but thats just me. They are better than last year's for sure, and the tapered windows give the card a sleeker look. Exquisite to me, looks much better with the ornate design and the regal theme. Again, my opinion.

However, to most people, Exquisite is Exquisite, and brand means as much here as it does in cars. You could build two exact cars, but slap bentley on one, and it automatically becomes more expensive, in theory.