3 Sneaky Cards With Value, Part 2: 2007 Topps Chrome Michael Vick, Diamond Kings Modern Art and Steve Gleason

Sneaky Cards With Value is a series where I share cards that look like nothing special but turn out to have a story, or some value. Each part covers three of them. You can find every part on the Sneaky Cards With Value page.

Here are three more sneaky cards that don't appear valuable but have value. Be on the lookout for these while you're digging through value boxes. My name is Chris, and I'm a low end card seller with over 37,000 transactions on eBay and 100% positive feedback. You can watch the video above or read the breakdown below.

Which cards in this part have sneaky value? The short answer

• 2007 Topps Chrome Michael Vick. A base card that still sells for over $100.
• 2021 Panini Diamond Kings Modern Art. Super rare and hard to find. A Kirby Puckett did over $200.
• 2006 Topps Total Steve Gleason. His only card, a rookie shared with two other players. Around $20.

A quick note on prices: the values below are what these cards were going for when I filmed the video, based on eBay sold comps. Prices move, so always check recent sold listings before you buy or sell.

Why is the 2007 Topps Chrome Michael Vick card worth so much?

Back in 2007, Michael Vick had the controversy with the dogs, and Topps tried to pull his card from the product. Some of the cards were still released, so you'll see that even today his base card sells for over $100. When I filmed this, a 2007 Topps Chrome Michael Vick (#TC111) had sold for $179.

What is 2021 Diamond Kings Modern Art?

The second card is a 2021 Panini Diamond Kings Modern Art. These were case hits of some sort: super rare, super hard to find. They aren't numbered, so they're easy to overlook if you don't know them. Most recently when I filmed this, the Kirby Puckett did over $200 ($225).

Is the 2006 Topps Total Steve Gleason his only card?

The third is a 2006 Topps Total Steve Gleason. It's his only card, and it happens to be a rookie he shares with two other players (Colby Bockwoldt and Jason Craft). It goes for around $20. Gleason is best known for blocking a punt in the Saints' first game back in the Superdome in 2006, and later for his work raising awareness of ALS.

Part 2 sneaky cards at a glance

Why I keep an eye out for sneaky cards

Knowledge is king when you're digging through value boxes, dime boxes and collections. Most of what you pull is going to be commons, but cards like these look just like the rest of the stack. If you know what to look for, you can pull them out instead of passing them by. If you're just getting into digging, here's how I'd start flipping sports cards from value boxes at card shows.

Sneaky cards Part 2 FAQ

Why is the 2007 Topps Chrome Michael Vick worth money?

Topps tried to pull Vick's card from 2007 Topps Chrome after his dogfighting controversy, but some were still released. Even today his base card sells for over $100.

Are 2021 Diamond Kings Modern Art cards rare?

Yes. They were case hits of some sort and are super hard to find. A Kirby Puckett sold for over $200.

What is Steve Gleason's rookie card?

2006 Topps Total. It's his only card, and he shares it with two other players. It goes for around $20.

Quick takeaways

• The 2007 Topps Chrome Michael Vick base card still sells for over $100 because Topps tried to pull it.
• 2021 Diamond Kings Modern Art cards are rare, unnumbered and easy to overlook.
• Steve Gleason's only card is a shared 2006 Topps Total rookie worth around $20.

What other sneaky cards do you know of? Let me know on Instagram or TikTok, and keep an eye out for the next Sneaky Cards With Value.

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