In the ‘ultra-modern’ collecting period we’re in now, as it’s being called, most products, even the lower end products, have a seemingly endless number of parallels, along with numerous insert sets that usually have several parallel versions of those inserts. It can be overwhelming to keep up with, at times, for the team and player,… Read More Keeping It Simple
Taking a look back at the Big Shots insert set from 1997-98 Ultra basketball.… Read More Who Wants the Ball? 1997-98 Ultra Big Shots
1996-97 was a huge year for basketball cards. Huge draft class, first year of Topps Chrome, some other iconic sets like EX-2000, Metal, and I think Skybox Premium goes into that category. It was the only Kobe rookie I actually pulled from a pack in my childhood. It was the first year of Autographics as… Read More Under the Magnifying Glass – 1996-97 Skybox Premium Close-Ups
First off, 1996-97 Ultra is an iconic set in the 90s in my mind, for several reasons. The draft class is phenomenal, the set is condition sensitive, has tough to find parallels, and the inserts are great (see All-Rookie, Court Masters, Scoring Kings, the list goes on). I opened a few packs of this set… Read More The Court is Their Checker Board – 1996-97 Ultra Board Game
The 1999-00 Fleer Feel the Game sets were some of the earliest basketball game used card sets released. The Fleer Focus versions inserted at just 1 in 288 packs. At those odds, I am surprised that the Grant Hill card pictured above has a high book value of only $20. These can be had at… Read More Pickup of the Week, 1999-00 Fleer Focus Feel the Game
The Set: 1999-00 Topps Series 1 36 packs per box, 11 cards per pack Series 1 base set contains 110 base cards, 10 rookies inserted 1 in 5 MVP Promo, 1 in 336 packs Record Numbers, 1 in 12 packs Season’s Best, 1 in 12 packs Patriarchs, 1 in 22 packs Picture Perfect, 1 in… Read More Wednesday Wax: 1999-00 Topps Series 1 Hobby
The Set: 1999-00 Stadium Club Chrome True Colors Set Odds: 1 in 8 packs Key Cards: Shaquille O’Neal $2.50 Allen Iverson $2.00 Why I Like It: The True Colors insert set is meant to highlight some of the game’s clutch performers. It’s tough to find a more attractive insert set these days. I am… Read More Insert Set Flashback: 1999-00 Stadium Club Chrome True Colors
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