So today I decided to dive into the 2024 NFL Spectra cards mess. Figured I’d share how I tackled finding that checklist everyone keeps asking about. Started simple: just typed “NFL Spectra 2024 full checklist” into Google. Man, that was a rabbit hole. First ten links were all sketchy eBay listings and forums with half-baked info.
My Process Step-by-Step
Step one: Hit up collector groups. Jumped into three different football card groups on Facebook. Asked straight up: “Anyone got a Spectra master list?” Got tons of replies but mostly guesses about Tom Brady cards or dudes flexing their latest pulls. One guy actually DMed me a blurry photo of his handwritten list – looked like chicken scratch.
Step two: Decided to cross-check everything. Grabbed that messy handwritten list, plus screenshots from five eBay auctions showing “complete sets”. Started comparing names like a detective. Wrote ’em all down in a spreadsheet – took me like two hours just to sort out duplicates.
The Big Realization
Here’s where it got stupid: Turns out Panini didn’t even release one official checklist! All those “full set” sellers? Total bull. Most miss key rookie cards or variations. Found three versions floating around:
- A 150-card list missing all the SSPs
- A “hobby exclusive” list with wrong jersey colors
- Some YouTube dude’s list that included 2023 players by mistake
How I found the best cards: Just brute forced it honestly. Went card by card checking recent eBay sold prices. Noticed two things instantly:
- All CJ Stroud cards are stupid expensive now
- No one cares about defensive players unless they’re autographed
The Final Checklist Method
Ended up making my own damn checklist. Took that blurry handwritten list as base, crossed out anything under $5 sold price, added the top 20 selling rookies from Panini’s site (even though they mixed in Donruss stats – so annoying). Final count: 127 legit cards worth chasing. Still missing two variations but whatever – close enough.
Biggest lesson? Never trust “full set” sellers. That Anthony Richardson RPA everyone wants? Half the listings show the base version pretending it’s numbered. Save your cash til Panini gets their act together.
