[jlombardi24]

I am new to hockey collecting, but have collected football, baseball, and basketball for some time. I'm looking for suggestions on brands to collect and those to avoid. I appreciate the help

[dam1057]

Upper Deck is always interesting to collect, but they are a difficult company to deal with if there are problems. The Cup is great to collect, but expensive. My favorite bang for the buck is In The Game.

[alto4life]

I agree with dam1057, In The Game gives the best bang for the buck. Upper Deck is great until a problem arises. Panini is alright but has tons of redemptions.

[afff]

i would say try a few boxes and see for yourself as everyone has there own preference i myself like SPA and the ICE by upperdeck because of the price point

[hckydv7]

If you looking for only NHL cards than stay away from In the Game as they only do sets of prospects in their minor league or junior days.

I like most Upper Deck stuff as there is a variety of designs, where as Panini tends to all look similar to me.

[eldapeeze]

Upper deck is my choice.

[arock99]

i wouldnt go with just a specific brand...depends on your price point.

If you are looking low end i would choose Score (Panini) over Victory (Upper Deck)
Higher end than that i would choose Artifacts (Upper Deck) over Certified (Panini)

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If you looking for only NHL cards than stay away from In the Game as they only do sets of prospects in their minor league or junior days.

I like most Upper Deck stuff as there is a variety of designs, where as Panini tends to all look similar to me.

Captains is prospects only? ITG Ultimate?

[bonnev659]

let me ask you this, are you planning on buying singles or busting wax?