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Peyton Manning 1998 E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now Rookie 54of54 (best Peyton rookie design) BGS 8.5
Asset value
65.700 âŹ
Issue price per Splint
50 âŹ
Total number of Splints
1.314
Investment horizon in years
3 to 5
Return-to-Risk Assessment
7/10
Since launch April â25
+0.0%
Main reasons to invest
Return Potentialđ: An investment of 500 EUR could reach an estimated value of 2,478 EUR in 5 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratioâïž: With just 4.1% annual total costs (including exit fees), your net profit could be 37.7% per year.
The Last of Its Kind đ: This isnât just a rookie cardâitâs the final Peyton Manning Essential Credentials Now ever printed. Number 54 of 54, it marks the end of a run and the beginning of a legacy. Holding it is like freezing timeâa moment when design met destiny, and a legend began. For collectors who want more than cardboard, this is soul, story, and status in one unforgettable piece.
Description
Valuation Summary đ
To ensure the competitiveness of the investment, we conducted a thorough valuation of the purchase price. Highly sought after among high-end collectors, this Essential Credentials card is currently estimated at over EUR 75,000. Our analysis included recent transactions and current market prices on the secondary market for sports cards, taking into account the multiples of comparable cards with similar serial numbers. The result: the offered price â including all fees â remains very competitive. To estimate the potential ROI, we used different scenarios. In the conservative scenario, we assume an annual value increase in line with the Swiss inflation rate â a defensive approach. In the balanced scenario, we used 50% of the price development of the Shaquille OâNeal Essential Credentials card over the past four years (81.6% CAGR since 2021). In the ambitious scenario, 70% of this price development was applied (81.6% CAGR since 2021) â an optimistic outlook based on comparable cards in the premium segment.
To ensure the competitiveness of the investment, we conducted a thorough valuation of the purchase price. Highly sought after among high-end collectors, this Essential Credentials card is currently estimated at over EUR 75,000. Our analysis included recent transactions and current market prices on the secondary market for sports cards, taking into account the multiples of comparable cards with similar serial numbers. The result: the offered price â including all fees â remains very competitive. To estimate the potential ROI, we used different scenarios. In the conservative scenario, we assume an annual value increase in line with the Swiss inflation rate â a defensive approach. In the balanced scenario, we used 50% of the price development of the Shaquille OâNeal Essential Credentials card over the past four years (81.6% CAGR since 2021). In the ambitious scenario, 70% of this price development was applied (81.6% CAGR since 2021) â an optimistic outlook based on comparable cards in the premium segment.
Exit Options at Maturity đȘ
We will manage the exit strategy on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the value of the card and the prevailing market situation, we can either sell the card privately to a collector or take it to auction. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors.
We will manage the exit strategy on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the value of the card and the prevailing market situation, we can either sell the card privately to a collector or take it to auction. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors.
Why Invest in This Category? đ
Sports cards are an asset class that has enjoyed one of the highest multipliers in growth over the last 5 to 15 years among alternative investment vehicles. Sports cards have strong fundamentals in bringing high-valued licenses, age-tested brands, universal passion for sports, and transcendent talents together in innovative concepts.
Sports cards are an asset class that has enjoyed one of the highest multipliers in growth over the last 5 to 15 years among alternative investment vehicles. Sports cards have strong fundamentals in bringing high-valued licenses, age-tested brands, universal passion for sports, and transcendent talents together in innovative concepts.
Why Invest in This Asset? đ
The 1998 E-X2001 Essential Credentials âNowâ Peyton Manning Rookie card is more than just an elite collectibleâit's the intersection of innovation, scarcity, and Hall of Fame greatness. Released during the peak of Fleer Skyboxâs creative era, the EC âNowâ line introduced a design language ahead of its time: refractor layers, precision die-cuts, translucent acetateâexecuted like a piece of contemporary art.
What makes this card exceptional is its serial number: 54 of 54. In this series, the print run of each card correlates with the player's position in the set, meaning Peytonâone of the final cardsâreceives a higher serial. Being the very last makes this version uniquely desirable, particularly for high-end collectors who chase âbookends.â This is one of the three most premium serials in the entire EC series.
Design aside, Peyton Manning's legacy speaks for itself: a two-time Super Bowl champion, five-time MVP, and record-breaking quarterback with unmatched football IQ. In the card world, no other 1998 rookie card comes close in combining design prestige, rarity, and player stature.
Graded BGS 8.5 with perfect centering (10), this card stands tall among others in the series, especially given the difficulty of preserving ECs due to edge flaking and acetate scratching. Furthermore, its last known public sale dates back several yearsâsupply is essentially frozen, while demand steadily rises.
As public auctions begin to showcase EC sales (Iverson EC /3 at $701K, Jordan EC Now /9 at $1.5M+), interest in this brand has hit critical mass. This card isnât just in the gameâitâs defining it.
The 1998 E-X2001 Essential Credentials âNowâ Peyton Manning Rookie card is more than just an elite collectibleâit's the intersection of innovation, scarcity, and Hall of Fame greatness. Released during the peak of Fleer Skyboxâs creative era, the EC âNowâ line introduced a design language ahead of its time: refractor layers, precision die-cuts, translucent acetateâexecuted like a piece of contemporary art.
What makes this card exceptional is its serial number: 54 of 54. In this series, the print run of each card correlates with the player's position in the set, meaning Peytonâone of the final cardsâreceives a higher serial. Being the very last makes this version uniquely desirable, particularly for high-end collectors who chase âbookends.â This is one of the three most premium serials in the entire EC series.
Design aside, Peyton Manning's legacy speaks for itself: a two-time Super Bowl champion, five-time MVP, and record-breaking quarterback with unmatched football IQ. In the card world, no other 1998 rookie card comes close in combining design prestige, rarity, and player stature.
Graded BGS 8.5 with perfect centering (10), this card stands tall among others in the series, especially given the difficulty of preserving ECs due to edge flaking and acetate scratching. Furthermore, its last known public sale dates back several yearsâsupply is essentially frozen, while demand steadily rises.
As public auctions begin to showcase EC sales (Iverson EC /3 at $701K, Jordan EC Now /9 at $1.5M+), interest in this brand has hit critical mass. This card isnât just in the gameâitâs defining it.
Context in Time âł
The 1998 release of Essential Credentials marked a turning point in sports card design, combining technology with artistry. This was also Manningâs rookie seasonâthe start of a Hall of Fame career that redefined the quarterback role. In todayâs market, with 90s inserts commanding record prices and nostalgia peaking, cards like this Peyton EC Now serve as cultural touchpoints and investment-grade artifacts from a golden era.
The 1998 release of Essential Credentials marked a turning point in sports card design, combining technology with artistry. This was also Manningâs rookie seasonâthe start of a Hall of Fame career that redefined the quarterback role. In todayâs market, with 90s inserts commanding record prices and nostalgia peaking, cards like this Peyton EC Now serve as cultural touchpoints and investment-grade artifacts from a golden era.
Conclusion đŻ
The Peyton Manning EC Now Rookie #54/54 BGS 8.5 is a landmark asset. With rarity, design prestige, and a GOAT-caliber player all in one card, it embodies the traits of a blue-chip collectible. Whether for love of the game or market foresight, this card delivers on all fronts.
The Peyton Manning EC Now Rookie #54/54 BGS 8.5 is a landmark asset. With rarity, design prestige, and a GOAT-caliber player all in one card, it embodies the traits of a blue-chip collectible. Whether for love of the game or market foresight, this card delivers on all fronts.
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Additional details
Asset ID
988fd4fe-5a50-4d3b-a762-c4503580ae01
Publisher
Fleer Skybox
Card name
Peyton Manning 1998 E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now Rookie
Publication year
1998
Player and team
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
Edition number (i.e. 5 of 50)
54 of 54, the last one made
Material
Cardboard and acetate
Condition
Graded 8.5 by BGS (Beckett Grading Services) with 10 centering on Jan 13, 2006, 20 years ago and untouched since
