Playoff Cards

Playoff cards offer a unique alternative for collectors to the more traditional sets on the market. Playoff cards have a distinct visual appearance that sets them apart from other cards. Generally, the player on the card is surrounded by the colors of his team as opposed to being placed on the field. This liberal use of color instantly connects the player to his team while giving the collector a distinct-looking card.There are several specialty sets within the Playoff card catalog. The 'Hogg Heaven' series is actually made with leather, tying it to the pigskin heroes it celebrates. The 'Honors' series highlights only those players that have displayed Pro Bowl or All Star caliber seasons even if some of the voters might have seen things differently.One of the aspects of Playoff cards that should make them appealing to collectors is that a very limited number of particular cards are produced. If you want the Donavan McNabb 'Hogg Heaven' card, there are not thousands out there to choose from. This can greatly increase the potential value of a card.Due to their originality on all levels, many Playoff cards are more expensive than traditional cards. You can easily pay $5 for a card from last season. However, within a few years, if the players highlighted continue to play well, the card should be worth far more than that. Playoff is very good about focusing on future Hall-of-Famers and rookie standouts, so you know when you purchase the cards there is a strong chance you are getting in at the start of a brilliant career.