[kenarm79]

I feel your pain, lol. Actually all card manufactures have went through this problem. UD had SP, SPx, SP Game Used, etc. Topps had Topps, Chrome, Big Game, etc.

As far as rookies, it's hard to determine who is going to be a superstar down the road. Kobe had hype but no one figured he would've became one of the greats. Remeber he was fresh out of HS and the 13th pick.

I agree that a lot of their products seem like over kill. Most of their concepts aren't really new, just recycled concepts from other companies. I realized that most collectors seem to prefer this because they support it so much.

Panini does come up with some good products. I think that the Taco Bell release (even though Topps and UD did it first, lol) was great for the hobby. I liked the Select pre-release before the actual product came out. I also thought that the original Adrenalyn product was good for all collectors because it was affordable, good design, and the set was an obtainable goal.

I wouldn't crucify them because its all that's really available and no other company wanted to give them serious competition IMO.