Sunday, February 17, 2008

Now that the Arena Football season is less than two weeks away, we have complied what we think will be 2008's top performing cards. We've listed the cards in no particular order with the exception of one card, which has climbed up in value to surpass all other Indoor and Arena cards, no matter what his performance is. Find out what makes this card so special.Although we don't list all of the players cards produced, we have noted the most desired and a few other key cards.

1. Will Pettis
The 2007 AFL Army Ironman of the Year has only got better with time and we think he will continue to improve and surpass his 45 TD's in 2007.

Most Desired
2005 Upper Deck ArenaGraph #WPA
BMP current value $20

Other Key Cards
2006 Upper Deck Dual ArenaGraph Stoerner/Pettis #AG2-SPBMP current value $602007 Donruss Dallas Desperados Insert #PL1
BMP current value $10

2. Chris Jackson
Jackson reunites with Graziani in Philadelphia. While in Los Angeles Jackson hauled in more than 50% of the offensive touchdown passes from Graziani. If the past is any indicator as to what could happen when these two connect then we can expect Jackson to see somewhere around 50 TD's for the 2008 season.

Most Desired
2005 Upper Deck ArenaGraph #CJA
BMP current value $20

Other Key Cards
2006 Upper Deck ArenaGraph #AG-CJ
BMP current value $25

2004 Los Angeles Avengers team card (RC)
BMP current value $2

3. Siaha Burley

Need we say more. Burley is bordering on being called the best to ever play the game. Each year he seems to out perform the previous year. The only question mark here is, who will throw the ball to him. We're still confident that he'll still continue to excel.

Most Desired
2006 Upper Deck Dual ArenaGraph Germaine/Burley #AG2-BG
BMP current value $100

Other Key Cards
2004 Choice Sports Cards Arizona Rattlers team card #5 (RC)
BMP Current value $5

2005 Upper Deck ArenaGraph #SBA
BMP current value $25

4. Sherdrick Bonner
Bonner looks to wrap up a sure hall of fame career by going out with a bang. Now in Chicago with a few other key veteran AFL'ers, this potentially potent offense complete with Damien Harrell, could make a solid run at the ArenaBowl Championship.

Most Desired
1998 ELETE AFL All-Star #3
BMP current value $7

Other Key Cards
1998 ELETE Arizona Rattlers team card #10 (RC)
BMP current value $4

2004 Choice Sports Cards Arizona Rattlers team card #5
BMP current value $.75

5. Aaron Garcia

One of the most decorated QB's in league history, Garcia is coming into the 2008 season healthier than he has been in a few years. If the OL can give him time, he will have a very productive season with his former and current teammate Damien Groce.

Most Desired
2006 Upper Deck ArenaGraph Triples Graziani/Garcia/Dutton #AG3-GDG
BMP current value $175

Other Key Cards
1998 ELETE Iowa Barnstormers team card (RC)
BMP current value $30

2006 Upper Deck Dual ArenaGraph Graziani/Garcia #AG2-GG
BMP current value $100

6. Sonnie Cumbie

Last year Sonnie showed what he was made of throwing 83 TD's. With the addition of former Grand Rapids standout Timon Marshall, Cumbie should be one of the elite QB's for years to come.

Most Desired
2007 Los Angeles Avenders team set (RC)
BMP current value $6

7. Damien Harrell

Harrell joins future AFL hall of famer Shedrick Bonner in Chicago and should compete for an ArenaBowl appearance. Harrell has been a top receiver in the AFL for years. Coach Hohensee has assembled a great team that should allow key players like Harrell to flourish.

Most Desired
2005 Upper Deck Dual ArenaGraph Harrell/Elway #EHA2
BMP current value $200

Other Key Cards
2006 Upper Deck ArenaGraph Triples #AG3-BHK
BMP current value $25

2006 Upper Deck ArenaGraph #AG-DH
BMP current value $25

And lastly, the most desired card in the industry right now is:
2005 Mike Ditka Upper Deck ArenaGraph #MDA

Although we currently have the card listed at $100 this card is worth much more than that. Does this make us inaccurate? Well, with no evidence of any transactions that may have transpired then we can only go on experience and a touch on intuition.

With only 15 produced this card has been a topic of discussion with BMP and a collector that is in possession of one of these gems. We are told that numerous offers have been put on the table, some as high as $600. We will keep you updated!

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