Simple question - Should I buy a Steven Stamkos rookie card right now?
For the most part, values of hockey cards tend to stay fairly flat. While there might be a ton of fluctuation upon their release, they tend to find a level after a few months. Barring any career ending injuries or absolute overproduction of cards (Jaromir Jagr) a superstar player’s rookie card will slowly increase in value over time.
There are some factors that can bump the value of a highly regarded player’s card:
- They achieve a milestone or break a record.