5 Iconic Patrick Ewing Cards From Super Collector Vinny Di Meglio

Vinny Di Meglio’s Patrick Ewing collection stands out

Collectors approach the hobby in many different ways, but few do it with the kind of single-player focus shown by New Jersey collector Vinny Di Meglio. His collection centers on New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, and it now includes more than 1,420 distinct Ewing cards.

That kind of dedication gives a useful look at both the player collecting side of the hobby and the market for some of Ewing’s most desirable cards. Among the many cards in Di Meglio’s collection, five stand out for their rarity, grading scarcity, and public sale history.

1998 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems /50

One of the most recognizable cards in the group is the 1998 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Patrick Ewing, numbered to 50. Di Meglio’s copy is graded PSA 7.

According to PSA population data cited in the source, there are no recorded grades higher than PSA 7 for this card. PSA has only seven PSA 7s, four PSA 6s, and one PSA 5 on record, meaning just 12 of the 50 copies have been graded by PSA.

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Card Ladder data in the source notes that the highest public sale of a PSA 7 took place on May 19, 2024, when it sold for $13,000 through Fanatics.

1998 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Starquest Gold /100

Another key card in the collection is the 1998 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Starquest Gold Patrick Ewing, numbered to 100. Di Meglio owns a PSA 9 copy.

The source says the raw version of this card typically sells in the $60 to $100 range, while graded examples can command much stronger prices. The PSA population is extremely small, with just one PSA 10, two PSA 9s, and one PSA 8.

Card Ladder data cited in the article shows no recorded sales for the PSA 10. The highest public sale of a PSA 9 occurred on November 30, 2025, and sold for $7,200 through Fanatics.

1999 Skybox Premium Star Rubies /45

Di Meglio’s 1999 Skybox Premium Star Rubies Patrick Ewing is graded PSA 8 and is numbered to 45.

This card also has a very limited graded population. The source lists one PSA 9, two PSA 8s, two PSA 7s, and four PSA 6s.

Card Ladder data in the article says the highest public sale of any graded version of the card came on September 17, 2026, when a BGS 8 sold for $2,760 through Fanatics.

2015 Panini Excalibur Kaboom

The 2015 Panini Excalibur Kaboom Patrick Ewing is another highlight from Di Meglio’s collection, with his copy graded PSA 9.

In raw form, the source says the card generally sells for $225 to $300. The graded population is also relatively small, with seven PSA 10s, 11 PSA 9s, and one PSA 8.

Card Ladder data shows the highest public sale of a PSA 9 came on January 29, 2026, when it sold for $3,000 through eBay. The highest public sale of a PSA 10 came on July 5, 2026, at $6,300.

1997 Skybox E-X2001 Essential Credentials Future

The final card in the group is the 1997 Skybox E-X2001 Essential Credentials Future Patrick Ewing, graded PSA 8. Di Meglio’s copy is part of a card that remains highly sought after among Ewing collectors.

The source says raw copies generally sell for $175 to $350. The graded population is tiny, with only one PSA 9, three PSA 8s, and four PSA 7s.

Card Ladder data cited in the article shows the highest public sale of a PSA 8, with no recorded public sales of PSA 9s, came on August 17, 2023, when it sold for $4,509 through Goldin.

Why this Patrick Ewing run matters

Di Meglio’s Patrick Ewing collection shows how a super collector can help preserve a player’s cardboard legacy. By focusing on one player and tracking rare inserts, low-pop parallels, and key grading data, collectors like Di Meglio help bring attention to cards that might otherwise be overlooked.

His collection also highlights how the market can vary dramatically depending on grade, scarcity, and public demand. In several of these examples, the graded versions have sold for far more than the raw cards, especially when the population data shows only a handful of copies in high grade.

For hobbyists interested in Patrick Ewing cards, these five examples offer a strong snapshot of the range available across late-1990s inserts and premium modern-era chase cards, along with the kind of scarcity that continues to drive collector interest.