It is a shame. I miss refractors from Topps and most of the UD designs. Panini's designs have improved, but UD is stuck with their 1-2 photos of all their college guys...if they decide to continue producing bball cards at all.
I am FAR from an expert in anything business-related, but wouldn't the NBA make more money if 3 separate companies had contracts with them? If, as an example, Panini paid $10 over 3 years for exclusive rights, but they could've gotten $4 million each from Panini, UD, and Topps, then the NBA makes more money. Are the exclusive rights expensive enough to trump the other mode?
I am FAR from an expert in anything business-related, but wouldn't the NBA make more money if 3 separate companies had contracts with them? If, as an example, Panini paid $10 over 3 years for exclusive rights, but they could've gotten $4 million each from Panini, UD, and Topps, then the NBA makes more money. Are the exclusive rights expensive enough to trump the other mode?
I collect Michael Jordan, Mitch Richmond, and Ohio State players (football and basketball) in OSU gear. I strongly prefer 90's-era cards and use newer cards primarily for trade bait!
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