The Refractor Project

Philip J. Fry · Sep 19, 2014

Not sure how many people remember this, but here goes.

A few years ago, I started a new collection: to obtain 1 refractor per set released in the 1990s. Topps Finest, Bowman Chrome, etc. Inserts, subsets, parallels. If there's a refractor variant, I want to collect it.

Health issues put that on hold, and I honestly let the domain slide. A few weeks ago, luckily, I was able to re-register the domain and I began building the site. As of right now, the site is complete: the layout, design, etc. is exactly how I want it. The only part missing, of course, is the cards.

Anyway, to keep from boring everyone here: http://therefractorproject.com

I branched out to all 4 sports in the 1990s: baseball, basketball, football, and hockey. I encourage you to visit, bookmark, and leave feedback. I posted something similar on Facebook, and while I know that not everyone is there, I wanted to post it here.

I already received some great feedback on the site, and so I will re-scan the cards I have now to allow for a consistent viewing experience.

gt2590 · Sep 19, 2014

WOW, great stuff man!

Philip J. Fry · Sep 19, 2014

gt2590 said:
BTW, great stuff man!

Thank you

Honestly, I wasn't sure if it was allowed to begin with (didn't want to be spammy). That's fine, and I appreciate it

moxacaine · Sep 19, 2014

Cool stuff, I hope everything Is ok now with the health issues. It's great to see you back on.

goobmcnasty · Sep 19, 2014

Awesome project! Update your baseball sets so I can fill some spots!

Philip J. Fry · Sep 19, 2014

Thanks all! I've got some scanning to do this weekend

Philip J. Fry · Sep 20, 2014

Does anyone have tips on getting the best image quality of refractors? I started scanning last night and to be honest, I'm not happy with the results.

I'd like to show the cards with the rainbow effect you see in person when holding a refractor; but the scans I tested don't show at all. You can tell they're refractors, but it's not impressive.

Erich · Sep 20, 2014

Try to scan with the top open in a pitch dark room. I have heard of some luck scanning that way.

fordman · Sep 20, 2014

Use a dslr camera or at least a 10mp digital camera.

Sell me your Jay Bruce cards!

olerud363 · Sep 20, 2014

Nice! I always enjoy seeing collecting projects that aren't the usual player collections, prospects, etc.

Philip J. Fry · Sep 20, 2014

olerud363 said:
Nice! I always enjoy seeing collecting projects that aren't the usual player collections, prospects, etc.

Thanks! Yeah, I decided to try something different. Will be a long project, but worth it.

magicpapa · Sep 20, 2014

this any use to you??

Philip J. Fry · Sep 20, 2014

magicpapa said:
this any use to you??

If it's embossed, definitely. If not, I have a 97 Finest Silver 'Warriors' Chuck Knoblauch already. I appreciate the offer!

magicpapa · Sep 21, 2014

I believe it's embossed,player is raised up on the card............... if ya want it shoot me your addy

(Embossed is a 150-card partial parallel of the Silver and Gold fracture levels. Each card features the player's raised image. In addition the Gold Embossed cards have a die-cut "deckled" edge.

Each Embossed card is also available as a Refractor parallel. )

Philip J. Fry · Sep 21, 2014

magicpapa said:
I believe it's embossed,player is raised up on the card............... if ya want it shoot me your addy

(Embossed is a 150-card partial parallel of the Silver and Gold fracture levels. Each card features the player's raised image. In addition the Gold Embossed cards have a die-cut "deckled" edge.

Each Embossed card is also available as a Refractor parallel. )

Thanks man. This will be the toughest parallel variation to obtain I believe. Well, behind the 1998 Bowman Chrome Golden Anniversary Refractors /5.

magicpapa · Sep 21, 2014

Philip J. Fry said:
Thanks man. This will be the toughest parallel variation to obtain I believe. Well, behind the 1998 Bowman Chrome Golden Anniversary Refractors /5.

goobmcnasty · Sep 22, 2014

Philip J. Fry said:
If it's embossed, definitely. If not, I have a 97 Finest Silver 'Warriors' Chuck Knoblauch already. I appreciate the offer!

Definitely the silver embossed refractor.

The silver embossed have the "Superfractor" look. The gold embossed are die-cut and have the "XFractor" look to them.

goobmcnasty · Sep 22, 2014

As for scanning refractors, I've found the best way is not to scan them at all... Take a digital picture. Have light hit them from one angle, and take a picture.

bmp1971 · Sep 22, 2014

Do you need a Darnell McDonald 1996 RC refractor Bowman Chrome?

Philip J. Fry · Sep 22, 2014

bmp1971 said:
Do you need a Darnell McDonald 1996 RC refractor Bowman Chrome?

Sure do! Let me know what you want in return.

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