Troy Aikman
Quarterback · Dallas Cowboys
1995 Collector's Edge - Excalibur Die-Cuts #10
Year & Era
1995 — Junk Wax Era (late)
Card Type
Die-Cut Parallel/Insert
Grade
Raw — Appears EX-MT 6
Rarity
Uncommon; part of a larger die-cut subset, though not a short print by modern standards.
Overall Assessment
A classic example of mid-90s hobby innovation featuring an NFL legend; great for personal collections but lacks significant resale upside.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears EX-MT 6
Centering Assessment
Front: N/A (Die-cut design); Back: Centering varies by cut, but looks adequate for this era.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; potential for light scuffing on the acetate-style coating, but looks clean in photo.
Corner Condition
Very Good/Excellent; notable white chipping and rounding on the bottom right and left corners.
Edge Condition
Excellent; the intricate die-cutting shows some roughness and white chipping typical of the foil stock.
Print Quality
Good; typical 90s foil/tech stock with high saturation and specialized cutting patterns.
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $8.00 USD (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows slightly more corner wear than high-grade PSA examples, which are difficult to find due to the fragile edges.
Authentication Tips
Check for the correct thickness of the heavy cardstock and the 'Collector's Edge' holographic-style finish.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; wear is consistent with authentic 1995 factory production.
Provenance Notes
Produced during the mid-90s boom when companies used high-tech die-cutting to compete with standard cards.
Historical Context
Aikman was the leader of the 90s Cowboys dynasty; 1995 was the year of their third Super Bowl win of the decade.
Market Trends
Stable; Aikman is a Hall of Famer, but non-rookie cards from this era have high supply.
Investment Potential
Low; primarily a nostalgia piece for Cowboys fans or character-set collectors.
Similar Cards
1995 Collector's Edge Emmitt Smith, 1995 Pinnacle Zenith Z-Team, 1995 Topps Finest Die-Cuts.
Display & Preservation
Store in a specialized die-cut top loader or a magnetic one-touch to prevent corner chipping.
Interesting Facts
Collector's Edge was known for unique packaging, including boxes that looked like miniature footballs or locker room equipment.