Holiday Gifts1 min read

What is a good Christmas gift for a kid who loves sports?

The Snapshot TeamMakers of custom trading cardsLast reviewed:

Quick answer

Their own trading card. Kids who collect cards of their heroes almost never have one of themselves: their photo, name, number and stats, printed on real card stock in a magnetic display case. One card is $17.99, and a box of five, enough for a season's best moments, is $31.99.

Key takeaways

  1. A card of the kid, not a pro, is the one they cannot find in a pack.
  2. One card is $17.99; five cards are $31.99 with free US standard shipping on orders of $30 or more.
  3. A holographic finish adds $2.99 a card, capped at $14.99 a box.
  4. Christmas order-by date with standard shipping: Monday, December 14, expected by Wednesday, December 23.

Why their own card wins

Gear gets outgrown and video games get finished. A card of the kid at their sport captures one season at one age, and it looks like the cards they already trade. It gets shown off at practice, and parents tend to keep it long after.

Ideas by age

Match the format to the kid.

  • Ages 5 to 7: one big, bright card with their name in large letters, or a MEGA print for the bedroom wall at $49.99
  • Ages 8 to 10: five cards from their season, one per highlight, with real stats on the back
  • Ages 11 and 12: a holographic card with an edition number, so it feels like a rare pull
  • Teens: a slab, the display case collectors use for their best cards, at $39.99

Siblings and teammates

One Rookie Box can hold different cards, up to 18, so siblings can share one order with a card each. For a whole team, a Bulk Box prints copies of one design, 25 for $37.99, which suits a team photo card handed out at the holiday party.

Getting it under the tree

Design takes about a minute once you have a good photo. Place the order by Monday, December 14 with standard shipping and it is expected by Wednesday, December 23. After that, when available, Priority and Overnight orders placed before the same-day cut-off on a business day ship that same day.

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Questions

More questions

What do you get a 9 year old boy who loves sports?

A set of cards from his own season: game photos, his number and real stats on the back, in a box he can bring to practice. Five cards are $31.99.

What do you get a girl who loves sports?

Proof she is the star. A card of her at her sport, or a holographic version of her best photo, beats another jersey.

Can I make cards for a kid who plays more than one sport?

Yes. Give each sport its own card; one Rookie Box can hold up to 18 different cards.

Do the cards fit normal sleeves and binders?

Yes. They print at the standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch trading card size, so sleeves, top loaders and binder pages all fit.