UD has made there last NFL Properties Approved cards.

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NFL Properties Announcement - No Renewal for UD

Just a quick heads up, but UD was unable to renew its football card license with NFL Properties for the 2010 NFL season.

A formal press release will be forthcoming from the NFL, but just wanted you to know about it.


And just in case you’re looking for a statement from UD, here’s a quote that you can attribute to Richard McWilliam, Upper Deck’s CEO and Founder:

“Over the past year, Upper Deck has attempted to negotiate a new licensing deal with NFL Properties. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were not able to reach agreeable terms, and therefore will not be issuing any NFL Properties-licensed trading cards for the 2010 season. Upper Deck will continue to focus on its exclusive license agreement with the Collegiate Licensing Company and co-exclusive agreements with NHL Enterprises and the NHL Players’ Association, as well as its multiple entertainment licenses.”

-Terry

Terry Melia
Public Relations Mgr.
The Upper Deck Company

Well Now its just Panni as top player this yr. Lets see what they do now.

 

[Bounty13]

Glad to see the lies, bait and switch, and redemptions finally bite them in the ***. While they had a good run, I think their outlook for the growth and stability of the hobby was lost by greed and profits. Not sure why Topps was cut out as well. I fear for Panini because what they showed us last year was very mediocre rehashing of the same old designs.

...anyone have any startup cash to be the fourth card company?

 

[lumm0x]

Upper Deck definitely is not flawless but this is not a good thing. Hockey has had to live with 5 years of Upper Deck exclusive and it has been terrible for the hobby. No competition makes companies lazy, unimaginative and less interested in making customer service a priority.

Panini has not been terrible their first season under the belt. I look forward to seeing what they put together for hockey this coming year but I feel sorry that this is the only option in football now.

 

[Bounty13]

While I agree this is terrible for the hobby, can't say they didn't deserve it. How many times in the past 5 years have people been upset with something stupid UD did and said 'lets boycot?'

I fear this is very damaging for the hobby. But if there is a lockout in 2011, the NFLPA will be hurting for money and will give everyone and their cousin a license in 2012.

 

[Poopy Pants]

I bet Topps will be back in the game in 2011.

 

[Krusin]

Things change

We adapt

How many more blows can they take? This one was worth a few more nails.

 

[lumm0x]

So UD has only a co-exclusive in hockey in the upcoming season and can't do football, baseball or basketball?

 

[sffanmike25]

I liked what I got out of Panini this year, but would like to see an improvement in making their brands more unique from one another. Hopefully they are up to the task.

 

[sffanmike25]

So UD has only a co-exclusive in hockey in the upcoming season and can't do football, baseball or basketball?

I think UD did something with the NCAA licensing recently (for football). So that probably locks me in maybe 3-4 cards.

 

[Poopy Pants]

I am looking forward to Exquisite Collegiate Collection.

 

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Well this is a big chance for panini to really dive in and up there game .

heres my wants
1 Better designs that differ from set to set. Not this same ol crap from 09 .

2 Better photography more poses used . Also fit the whole picture on the card .

3 Maybe work on cutting out the 30 different inserts per set . We only need 3 max .

4Try to get more on card auto's for higher end sets or for the top rc's . with less parties involved this should be a bit easier at rookie premier.

5 Less redemptions.

 

[ar1888]

They reupped with the NFL players Assc. last week. I think they still will have football cards, they just will not be able to have the team names and logos on them.

 

[pgwtamu]

kinda like what they did with baseball......there will be a lame *** attempt at football cards.....