2013 Topps Chrome #120
Puig took the league by storm in 2013, and his cards followed. Once the hobby's next big thing, his erratic play and off-field troubles left collectors holding the bag.
2022 Topps Chrome #35
Once called a generational talent, Wander’s cards exploded out of the gate. But off-field allegations tanked his market nearly overnight, turning modern grails into paper losses.
2021 Prizm #336
After a strong rookie year and heavy collector demand, Mac's cards plummeted following poor play and benchings. What started as a Brady heir narrative quickly turned cold.
2007 Topps Chrome #TC210
Armed with elite size and a huge arm, Russell went #1 overall. But weight issues, preparation concerns, and poor results made his card crash one of the hobby's most brutal busts.
2007 Topps Chrome #131
Drafted #1 overall ahead of Kevin Durant, Oden was billed as the next dominant big man. Chronic injuries limited him to just 105 NBA games. Once a prized chase, his rookie card now serves as a somber "what if."
2014 Topps Chrome #150
Heisman winner. Media magnet. First-round pick. Johnny Football had it all—except staying power. Off-field issues derailed his career fast, and collectors were left holding cardboard of a fallen star.
2010 Topps Chrome #C10
One of the most polarizing athletes ever, Tebow's card hype was real. Despite playoff magic, he couldn’t hold an NFL job. His Chrome rookie was once a must-have; now it’s a footnote.
2001 Bowman Chrome Draft #BDP1
Once a can’t-miss ace for the Cubs, Prior’s dominance was undone by injuries. His rookie cards were once among the hottest in baseball—now they’re reminders of wasted potential.
2020 Prizm #268
Selected #2 overall and hyped alongside LaMelo and Edwards, Wiseman's injuries and fit issues derailed his stock fast. Once a top Prizm chase, his hobby relevance is fading quickly.
2020 Topps Chrome #60
Touted as a five-tool phenom, Robert was one of the most graded players of 2020. Injuries and inconsistency have cooled his market significantly since that rookie-year peak.
1991 Upper Deck #1
One of the most hyped pitching prospects of the early '90s, Van Poppel was so hot that collectors hoarded his Upper Deck RC. He never came close to meeting expectations.
2003 Topps Chrome #113
Drafted ahead of Carmelo, Wade, and Bosh, Darko is the most infamous bust of the 2003 class. Collectors once chased his Chrome rookies—now they chase the players taken after him.
2012 Prizm #25
During Linsanity, his cards exploded—overnight stardom meant PSA 10s selling like hotcakes. His time in the spotlight was short-lived, but hobby history won't forget the frenzy.
2012 Topps Chrome #27
Drafted #3 overall, Richardson was a top fantasy and hobby pick in 2012. Collectors poured into his Chrome rookies, expecting dominance. Instead, he fizzled out fast, and card values never recovered.
1989 Upper Deck #711
While Griffey headlined the set, Walton was the reigning NL Rookie of the Year and a serious hobby chase in 1989–1990. Collectors stocked up, expecting greatness. His career cooled fast, leaving his cards as a relic of early Upper Deck speculation.