2011 Score

As usual Score and Topps are the two entry-level product for collectors. Score came out first this year and I usually buy a box of this product (or select) every year. I laid off last year because the designs looked tacky - will this year be better? We still get the standard 36 packs with 7 cards per pack with a glossy insert and a decent chance at a big name autograph.

Price Paid: $27.99
Sale Value (on ebay): Roughly $15.00

Design: After opening the first pack I had a bit of relief. Finally we get a new design that looks a lot like some of the early 90's score products I grew up with. However, the photography has improved and therefore the cards have improved as well. At .99 cent packs you get a clean design and an almost guaranteed big rookie name in every few packs. The only problem with the design is that the actual photograph looks like it could be larger leaving the borders a bit large. 4/5

Checklist: This is the backbone for this product. There are some rookies here that are not in any other products and make it a bit more desirable. I have never liked the hot rookies or any of the other inserts included in Score, but they are not so bad this year as the design stays consistent throughout. One auto card falls per five boxes and gives the buyer a legitimate shot at pulling a good hit. One decent veteran auto or one good rookie will pay for the box. Topps has their work cut out for them because at best they can just match what is done here. 5/5

Fun: 36 packs of just about any decent product will be fun. This is loaded with rookies and sp variations that will keep you busy for half an hour or so. Score is great for kids/beginners, but also reached a new level this year making is appropriate for other collectors who need filler for this time of year. 4.5/5

What I got:
Loads of top rookies (Ingram, Newton, Green, etc.)
Best card Mark Ingram Gold Zone



Overall/Value: Looking over the product as a whole I am very pleased. They could have been lazy and produced more big headed, boring stuff. Instead, we get a re-vamped, new product that is a nice breath of fresh air in this industry. It will likely be overlooked after December, but it is a great cheap present to get someone for Christmas/Birthday with a small budget. 5/5

My Break/Tilt: I got an average box of the product. Nothing too special, but tons of rookies is what I was looking for and that is what I got. The initial sell value of these cards is decent, but will dwindle over the next couple of weeks for sure. 3.5/5

Overall: 22/25 Solid B