2016 Select Footy Stars (Series 1)

[Matt26]

I do not understand this company's product development.

The Predictor idea is good, but why they couldn't number this to like 50 or something I don't know.
Takes the fun out of everything when you know there'll be 248 other copies of the card (another thing I don't understand about Select; card number #001???), which is way too high.

I will relish the day when Select will do at least something similar to Panini. Stupid, 1:2 pack parallel cards should be replaced with 1:Box numbered parallels or something like that. Which is why I don't collect AFL anymore; with Panini & Upper Deck, I know there'll be lots of fun in my break, and lots of good hits. In Select, the best hit in a case is normally worth $20.

I know this wont make much difference, but numbering parallels is very, very expensive to do.

The issue is that there isn't a lot of people who can do this sort of stuff. If you look at Panini, they have invested in the infrastructure to have a couple of machines that solely do serial numbering (they have the work to keep it fully utilised). In Australia, there isn't a huge need and you would struggle to find someone who could do this for you at a reasonable cost.

It's a bit like collating and packaging cards.....only 1 maybe 2 people who can do it locally here in Australia. There just isn't the scale of work to have people specialising in this type of work.

If you do it, it has to be in big enough quantity to bring down the cost, but for a handful of cards, way too expensive.

 

[Matty76]

@No1CavsFan - I can completely understand the first part of your post re: the Brownlow predictors being numbered to 50. I am also surprised that there are 250 in total.

However, I'm very much an "Old School" type of collector and my view is that I would rather see 250 (well, 249 if we are honest ) collectors have the opportunity to own a Nathan Fyfe, Gary Ablett, Patrick Dangerfield etc Brownlow signature card than 50 (again...or 49!). I know that this is probably a hugely unpopular view with those looking to obtain maximum value from case breaks, box breaks, trading/selling and indeed within their own collection.

The first footy set I properly collected was 1994 Select - I just had a quick look back, 10 players signed 500 cards EACH!! Holy mackerel!!

 

[GoMoto]

Some food for thought.
If there were only 50 of each brownlow predictor, how many would make it into the collector community? With the kids buying them the number would be less than 30. Also take into considering Series 1 have not sold out for several years, so there will be plenty of winning predictors still in packets.

Another note:
There is NO PRICE RISE! and we are getting more bang for buck! - Don't complain this is a good thing regardless what the signature card is numbered out of.
A medal embedded in a card has not been done before. - This is also a good thing!

 

[Rachel]

Does anyone know how much the folder will be this year and does it come with the 2 packets again?

 

[aflcards2015]

Is there any information on the app this year

 

[Matty76]

Is there any information on the app this year

@Billyhoyle kindly contacted Select on our behalf last week and they said that they would be making an announcement in the next week or so and to watch their social media feeds for further information.

 

[Billyhoyle]

@Billyhoyle kindly contacted Select on our behalf last week and they said that they would be making an announcement in the next week or so and to watch their social media feeds for further information.

Sorry guys I thought something would be out already. I'll see if they can give me the ok to post something.

Ps . Would anyone like to win a box or two of footy stars? Keep your eyes peeled!

 

[no1noyp]

Apology for the ignorance, but i never played this one before. Which Apps i should be downloading for? Thanks

From memory John I think it was only available on iPad/iPhone/iPod platforms via the iTunes app store. I seem to remember people with android platforms asking the question on Select's Facebook page and being disappointed with the response!

 

[Matty76]

Apology for the ignorance, but i never played this one before. Which Apps i should be downloading for? Thanks

John, we are waiting for an announcement that they will/won't be going ahead with it. It is generally released to coincide with the release date of the physical cards. I downloaded mine on my iPad in the last two years and it worked using either the "iPad only" or "iPhone only" search options in the app store.

@Billyhoyle is waiting on a reply from Select before posting any more info about it on here.

 

[Billyhoyle]

Info from select re:app

We have received a number of inquiries regarding the status of the AFL Select App.

We have decided not to release an App in 2016. While we were excited to bring our cards to life via the App, our number one priority is our physical card products and this is our short-term focus. We wish to ensure continued innovation and to maintain the highly collectable nature of our products. Several key changes have already been introduced for Series 1, with more to follow in Series 2 and in the years to come.

Overall the response to the App was extremely positive, with both the 2014 and 2015 versions achieving a 4½-star rating in the App Store. We are also extremely proud that the App achieved Bronze at the 2014 IAB MIXX awards in the Branded Mobile Application category.

We’ll continue to review how best we can integrate our cards into the digital space, whether that be via an App or simply a greater social media presence.

The 2014 and 2015 App will remain in operation however the fantasy element featured in the 2015 App will not operate in 2016.

Don’t forget to Like and Follow our social media feeds for lots of cool prizes and competitions this year.

Thanks for your support
The Team from Select
Select - The Collectors Choice

 

[rhinks]

So no fantasy comp!! Spewing I was looking forward to that.

 

[Matty76]

That is incredibly disappointing and in my opinion extremely short-sighted. That said, you can't please everyone I guess.

Thanks for passing on the information @Billyhoyle. The one advantage for me is that I can save my money for series 2 now

 

[drama5]

Booooourrns

 

[thePACisback]

And the one thing that made them popular last year, they took away this year...

Reason 14 why Select have bored me out of this hobby (Yea, I count)

I understand everyone has different pleasings and so on, but with their lack of autographs, rarity and customer service, I'm not collecting AFL Cards actively until Select start being good again.

 

[BLOWN8]

I really enjoyed the app last year. Didn't play at all the year before but last year was great. Was even lucky enough to win a set of captain sigs. Bit disappointed there's no app this year but to be honest, if the cards are better and they start giving the collectors more of what they want then I'm happy. I like the sound of the line in that statement that reads 'key changes in series 1 with more to follow in series 2'. Please god let it be game used cards.

 

[Bondy]

Back to bagging Select (not directing that at anyone in particular, just seems to happen a lot here)

The Series One looks like a hit to me, I'll take that over an App any day.

 

[rhinks]

Ok.. so we all know what we are getting now. Can we buy on Wednesday or will they ship on Wednesdy so Thursday more realistic. Can't wait to pull some of the Brownlow Predictions.

 

[adz2332]

any flyer yet? checklist?

 

[Rachel]

any flyer yet? checklist?

 

[poita]

So no promos this year? This series looks pretty good to me, but no flyer / promos in the mail is a mistake.