Pavel Bure
Date of Birth: 3/31/1971
Rookie Card Year: 1990-91
Investment Rating: 6.0
Overview
Pavel Bure hockey cards and autographed memorabilia have an international collecting base. Bure was part of the NHL's "Russian Invasion" of the early 1990s as the dismantling of the former Soviet Union started to take place. This resulted in several Russian players entering the NHL. Bure had been a star for the feared Central Red Army before being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1989.
The Pavel Bure rookie card is in 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey, which has both English and French versions.
His first autographed card was printed in 1992 by Classic. It features him with his brother, Valeri, who also played in the NHL. The known print run of the card is 6,000 copies. His first official NHL autograph card is from 1996-97 Be A Player.
Pavel Bure's first memorabilia card can be found in 1996-97 Upper Deck Hockey. It is a game-used jersey card.
Demand for Pavel Bure's autographed memorabilia spans the globe. His amazing speed and gifted scoring ability made him a fan favorite wherever he played. Signed sticks and pucks are some of the most desired pieces. Items related to the Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup appearance in 1994 carry a slight premium.
Pavel Bure Rookie Card Checklist
1990-91 Upper Deck Pavel Bure RC #526
Bure's card pictures him while he was still a member of the Soviet national team. It's interesting to note the early version of the now-famous Young Guns notation on the bottom right of the card. For those looking for Pavel Bure rookie cards in packs, it's part of the High Series.
1990-91 Upper Deck French Pavel Bure RC #526
The only distinction between the French and US versions are the language. This is visible on the front top-right corner where "Left Wing" has been translated to "Ailier Gauche." There was huge demand for 1990-91 Upper Deck French when it first came out, however any premium has significantly disappeared.
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Autograph Guide
Pavel Bure Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide
Below you will find an example of what Pavel Bure's authentic signature looks like. This can be used as a first point of reference for determining the legitimacy of autograph memorabilia, but is not a substitute for having your items authenticated by a well-respected professional autograph authentication company. Some of the trusted sources within the sports memorabilia market include the following companies: PSA, JSA, and Mounted Memories.
Pavel Bure Cut Signature Exemplar:
Pavel Bure Key Signature Attributes: An authentic Pavel Bure signature autograph will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics. Regardless of the type of item or when it was signed, look for the following signature features:
- This is a rushed and hard-to-decipher signature.
- The first letter is a "P." It doesn't have any distinct loop and is simply an oblong oval with overlapping lines as seen above.
- The next letter is a "B". However, it is written very narrowly with no real discernible humps.
- The remaining letters are indecipherable.
- The presence of an elongated oval with pointed ends is present.
- The pen lifts and an exaggerated "u"-like character is then written.
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