Luck of the Draw: A $1,500 Panini America Sketch Card & Four Other Crazy Sales
Anyone who watched Indianapolis Colts rookie Andrew Luck play during his decorated college career at Stanford can attest to the undeniable artistry he brings to the quarterback position. The accuracy. The precision. The ability to deliver one masterpiece after another.
All of that was on display once again last week during Luck’s first promising preseason performance. But if you really want to see a true artist at work, check out what Luck can do with a few Sharpies in his hand.
Last Sunday, just hours after Luck went 10-of-16 passing for 188 yards and two touchdowns during a 38-3 victory over St. Louis in his NFL debut, one of Luck’s original Panini America Sketch Cards from the 2012 NFLPA Rookie Premiere sold on eBay for the staggering sum of $1,500.
This particular Luck masterpiece — fittingly an accurate and overwhelmingly impressive rendition of Lucas Oil Stadium — created quite a buzz when it was unveiled earlier this month at the 33rd National Sports Collectors Convention. It probably didn’t hurt his handiwork that Luck earned a degree in architecture design from Stanford.
But that insane four-figure closing price is but one example of the crazy money being spent on Luck’s best Panini America trading cards these days. Earlier this month, a 2012 Elite Football Passing the Torch card autographed by both Luck and Peyton Manning sold for $830.99. His 2012 Elite Football Hard Hats Autograph changed hands for $548.08; his 2012 Elite Football Turn of the Century Autograph card bearing the sequential number 12/99 — his jersey number — sold for $450; and one of his Prestigious Picks signed prime-piece jersey cards from 2012 Prestige Football sold for $425.
Collectively, those staggering sales represent a sure sign that collectors are anticipating a banner season from the 2012 NFL Draft Class and, in this case, Luck has everything to do with it.
Take a look.
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- $425
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- $450
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- $548.08
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- $830.99
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- $1,500
The Knight's Lance 
Assuming the bright-eyed, bushy-tailed Andrew Luck develops into the ‘slinger he’s projected to be…more Peyton Manning and less…oh, say, Ryan Leaf, the more collector appeal and value his early releases will hold. Thus, the Passing The Torch Manning/Luck auto is a thing of beauty and a viable investment piece.
…but what’s happening with 2012 Heroes & Legends….
Wished I could land some LUCK! Great sales and most importantly…incredible cards!
Fantastic gallery and sales, I saw a few of those in completed and was shocked. Thanks as always Tracy!
That sketch card is great, keep ’em coming.
I was a little shocked at the sketch card sale, but it is very unique.
The Elite Andrew Luck Auto RC 12/99 was pulled in my store. Glad he did well selling it. He’ll be back for more.
Awesome!
Just saw this on Sports Center, pretty nice exposure
These Luck’s are AMAZING! I am a huge Colts fan and would love to have anyone of these gems. But I must say I have a feeling the most sought after Luck card is already out. The Manning/Luck Passing the Torch dual auto will be the next Unitas/Manning Passing the torch and something that will end up being almost impossible to get. With a print run of only 20 pick it up if you can now!