Amazing 90s/2000s insert topic - football time!

[tramers]

 

[ffgameman]

Have a nice one coming in in about a week:

1996 Finest Steve McNair bronze refractor (BV $40)

 

[SouthSideSluggers]

 

[ffgameman]

I remember when I pulled a Griffey like that years ago....booked like $45 at the time if I recall correctly.

 

[ffgameman]

Thanks to Bill Menard I added three great inserts to the Titans collection. I don't have any scans yet, but I will get those up next Thursday.

1999 Contenders SSD Speed Red Eddie George
1999 Contenders SSD Season Ticket Blue Eddie George

Both have a great "refractor-like" finish. Aside from my autographs and rookies these are two of my favorite George cards.

He also sent a 2006 Finest Drew Bennett Gold Refractor /49. Thanks Bill!

 

[ffgameman]

Got this rare one:

1996 Finest Bronze refractor Steve McNair BV $40

And these from Bill Menard. They have a very refractor-type appearance and are two of the best-looking FB cards I have.

1999 Contenders SSD Power Blue Eddie George

1999 Contenders SSD Speed Red Eddie George

 

[AUTaxMan]

Here are some 1998 Takeo Spikes inserts:

1998 Collector's Edge First Place 50 Point /150

1998 Fleer Tradition Heritage /125

1998 Revolution Rookies and Stars Gold /50

1998 UD Choice StarQuest/RookQuest Gold /100

1998 Upper Deck Encore Gold /125

 

[AUTaxMan]

And here are some Frank Sanders:

1995 Absolute Quads

1996 Zenith Rookie Rising

1996 SP Focus on the Future

1997 Flair Legacy Row 1 /100

1997 Flair Legacy Row 0 /100

1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green /15

1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Gold /30

1997 Playoff Contenders Red /25

1997 SkyBox Impact Rave /150

1997 Ultra Platinum Medallion

 

[AUTaxMan]

And a few more:

1998 Collector's Edge Masters Gold /100

1998 Fleer Brilliants Gold /99

1998 Playoff Prestige Hobby Gold /25

1998 Score Showcase Artist's Proofs One of One

1998 SkyBox Thunder Rave /150

1998 Stadium Club Printing Plates Black

1998 Topps Gold Label Class 1 Red /100

1998 UD Choice Prime Reserve /100

1998 Ultra Platinum Medallion /99

1998 Upper Deck Bronze /100

 

[jaderock]

I found a couple others I already have scanned.

^^^^
Simply the best concept - what a beautiful set they put out in 1995-2000

 

[Groat]

It's been interesting to browse this thread, as I wasn't collecting during most of these times. I can't help but wonder how it would go over if card companies released sets that look like this today. At the very least it would be better than another mediocre retro set.

 

[Card Magnet]

Ooo, I'll play. Not sure how I missed this the first time around. Not sure of values, but I just like their look. More to come later.

And old school 1999 One of One :

 

[jaderock]

Here are some 1990's favorites:

Top 3:
1. 1997 Score Hobby Reserve Collection (has fuzzlike starburst in background...people often mistake the base "Hobbyt Reserve" as the parallel "Reserve Collection." This 1:11 pack parallel is one of the toughest sets to complete - a virtual impossibility!

2. 1997 Crown Royale Pro Bowl Die Cuts <<< that's called innovation!

3. 1997 ex2000 Essential Credentials (#/100) - the holographic starburst border is a real eye catcher

Middle 3:

4. 1998 Pacific Aurora Championship Fever Copper (Bronze) Parallel (#/30) - Impossible to find!

5. Since I've never seen a SOLID GOLD verison, here's the next best coin available: From 1997 Pinnacle Mint Solid Silver Coin

6. Topps Gold Label Red Label Parallels (#/100, #/50 and #/25). Although the fronts were confusing to identify which was which, these serial numbered Reds are still in demand

Bottom 3:

7. 1998 Playoff Contenders EXCHANGE redemptions...seldom seen or offered! The Ticket set are the hardest to find as only 8 sets were turned in for stamping.

8. 1998 Playoff Honors Shields were da Bomb until the concept was oversaturated with the 1999 Honors Shields - done in 3 parallels Red (#/200), Silver (#/100) and Gold (#/25). This one is from 1999.

9. 1998 Fller Brillants 24KT Gold Parallel (#/24) - another fun low #d card to chase a decade ago!

Enjoy

 

[jaderock]

For Parallel Sets, these two were fun to chase and complete:

1996 Select Ceftified
Top Row: Base, Red, Blue
Middle Row: Premium Base, Mirror Red (estimated at 90 print run), Mirror Blue (60 print run)
Bottom Row: Artist Proof 1 of 500, Mirror Gold (35 print run), Premium Red Mirror (20 print run)

1997 Contenders Die Cut Pennants Base and Blue Foil Border Parallels - each card had six different felt colors: Red, Orange, Black, Blue, Green and Purple.

Enjoy!

 

[AUTaxMan]

Here's a recent pickup for the college uni collection:

 

[KOBEARODLT]

Here's a recent pickup for the college uni collection:

when i was younger those press pass diecuts were my favorite

 

[Card Magnet]

I love this thread, there's some awesome inserts that I haven't even seen/heard of before.

Time for a little Michael Irvin.

 

[SouthSideSluggers]

These were in every 720 packs I think...hard to find.

Still a great looking card

 

[AUTaxMan]

I love the baseball version so much, I am going to revive this thread with a few new pickups:

 

[deceptikon1978]

Nice, forgot about this thread.

A couple Raves and a Crusade...

Maybe I will dig out some other stuff and get pics up tonight.