question 2001 bowman chrome ichiro refractor two kinds??

[joey12508]

maybe this is dumb. whats the difference between the u.s. and japanese refractor. also which is rarer? thanks.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

One is in English type, one is in Japanese type. Both were printed in equal quantities; the total quantity of both equals any other 2001 Rookie refractor.

 

[joey12508]

is there a visible difference? how do you tell which is which?

 

[JEA2880]

The back of the Japanese version is in Japanese, the back of the US version is in English. If you have one, you'll immediately know which one it is.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

is there a visible difference? how do you tell which is which?

On the back, all of the language is either English or Japanese. The front is identical, I believe.

 

[joey12508]

thanks so much. i was looking on ebay at both, but none showed the back.
thanks again.