If you read the last issue of this newsletter, you probably remember me going on a “little rant” about the Series 1 release in both the NRL and AFL this year. Both were called the Champions Series and in short — I was disappointed with what we were given.

I shared my reasons for being so disappointed with the Champions Series cards, particularly the PRINTED SIGNATURES in the AFL series… and on a number of occasions I asked for your feedback to see if you agreed or disagreed.

Here are a collection of the responses that we received. As you will see not everyone agreed with me entirely, especially Steph.

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This from Marilyn in Queensland in reply to the Champions Base Set cards and the Printed Signatures in the AFL release. By the way — Marilyn is a Broncos fan!

“I don’t think the plain set is as good, but long as they are Broncos that’s all right.

I don’t like the sketch cards, they look very plain. The Gem and Champion Award cards are very nice.

About the printed signed cards, I like to get the player themselves, to sign my cards.”

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This was from Daniel, a subscriber from NZ describing his feelings on the Series 1 Champions Series.

“I too am extremely disappointed. Not so much because there are no signature cards but because there are NO rare cards.

Part of the excitement of card collecting is the suspense of not knowing whether there is a rare card in the pack you are opening.

In the Champions series you know EXACTLY what is in the packs - there are not even 1:72 limited cards. That is crap… and very disappointing.

I really hope this years premium set makes up for it.”

I think your wish will be granted Daniel… as I described in the previous section Select have returned to the Winners track with the 2007 NRL Invincible Series.

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Dave sent these comments in from Queensland:

“I agree with your assessment of the new cards. I bought a box and an album and I was very disappointed with the look, feel and quality of the cards. The only cards that I did like are the GEM cards.

My daughter tool a Holographic Foil set of the panthers over to the airport the other day to get them autographed and even the players commented on the cards. She felt they (the players) didn’t like them.”

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Paul from NSW had this to say…

“Just letting you know that your last newsletter was right on the mark, I agree that the 2007 NRL Champions isn’t worth collecting. The only cards that sound like they are worth collecting are the case cards.”

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And this short reply from Steph which got right to the point:

“I don’t care.”

That was my favourite Steph… thanks for making me laugh and more importantly for reminding me that first and foremost, card collecting should be FUN. I think I was beginning to take myself too seriously.

Thank you to everyone who replied. Unfortunately we couldn’t include every reply we received but as you know we did reply to each person who took the time to write in.

If you want to share your opinion with our subscribers use the comment link below. You don’t necessarily need to agree with my views — just have your say.