Alright, so the nfl prizm 2024 checklist finally dropped, and man, it’s always a bit of a thing, isn’t it? You hear the rumbles, the product’s announced, and then it’s the waiting game for that checklist. I was hitting refresh on all the usual spots for days, felt like ages. You just wanna know what you’re hunting for, you know?
Then, boom, there it was. Someone probably snagged a dealer sheet or something and it started making the rounds. First thing I always do is just scroll, get a feel for the sheer size of it. And yeah, it’s Prizm, alright. Hundreds of base cards, and then the rookies. That’s where I zeroed in pretty quick. Gotta see which new guys are getting their first shiny Prizm cards.
Digging Through the Details
So, I started picking through it. The base veteran checklist is one thing, but the rookies are the main event early on. I was looking to see if my guys made the cut, and how deep the checklist for them was. You hope they don’t make your favorite sleeper pick a super short print or something nuts right out of the gate.
And the parallels. Oh boy, the parallels. It’s like they sit in a room and think, “how many more colors can we possibly add this year?” You got your Silvers, obviously. Then the whole spectrum: Greens, Purples, Oranges, Blues, Reds, Golds, and then the crazier stuff. The animal prints, the psychedelic swirls – whatever they’re calling them this year. I made a quick mental list, stuff like:
- Definitely need the Silver Prizms of the top rookies.
- Try for a team color match for players in my collection.
- Keep an eye out for any new, super rare stuff they’ve cooked up.
Inserts are another big part of Prizm. I saw a few familiar names, “Brilliance,” “Fireworks,” stuff like that. Then there are usually a couple of new ones. I always glance to see what the big case-hit type inserts are. You know, the ones like “Color Blast” that you see once in a blue moon and cost a fortune. Not really my target, but good to know what people will be chasing.
Getting My Own Ducks in a Row
After the first pass, I got down to business. I actually copy-paste parts of the checklist into my own little spreadsheet. Sounds a bit nerdy, but it helps me keep track of who I’m looking for, especially for my personal collection. I’ll mark down the rookies I’m high on, any specific parallels I’d like to snag of my favorite team’s players. It’s just easier to manage than a giant PDF.
This also helps me get a strategy going. You see how many total cards are in an insert set, or how many parallels a certain player has. It gives you a rough idea of rarity. It’s not an exact science, but it’s better than going in blind. You gotta have some kind of plan, especially with how crazy product prices can get.
Looking at the whole nfl prizm 2024 checklist, my main takeaway is… it’s gonna be a Prizm year. Lots to chase, lots of shine. It’s exciting because Prizm is still a big deal in the hobby, probably the football card release for many. But it’s also a reminder to be selective. You can’t get everything, not unless you’ve got an oil baron’s budget.
So that’s my process. Checked it out, made my notes, and now the real anticipation begins – waiting for release day and seeing these cards in person. And then the fun of trying to actually track down the ones you want. Good luck to everyone else getting ready to rip or buy singles!
