My vote as well - Hot Numbers or a Meltdown the 1995/96 line up for both is Flair or Skybox are my favourites. Sold 3 of each and totally regret.


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Hot numbers is... hot.

Electrifying could be a good option, too.

I like Hooperstars and 97 Thrill Seekers as a couple underloved inserts. Also 96 Finest Gold Refractor and 95 Flair Hot Numbers are two cool cards sitting around $2k

[QUOTE=Zedlaw;18066611]I like Hooperstars and 97 Thrill Seekers as a couple underloved inserts. Also 96 Finest Gold Refractor and 95 Flair Hot Numbers are two cool cards sitting around $2k[/QUOTE]

I had the Hooperstars but sold it a while back to fund an anniversary trip- still want it back haha

It's usually the other way around, but be warned that the Hooperstars looks like ass in person. Pics are deceiving.

Stuff like the 97-98 MJ Thrill Seekers on the other hand... still one of my favorite cards in the pc.

I agree w/ Zedlaw and buckunteer on HOOPerstars. Such a dope card. I pulled it as a kid and it was the one card from my childhood besides my Kobe Topps Chrome RC I always wanted back. Even when basketball cards were kind of an afterthought for me. Was able to finally buy one back during the pandemic.

I'm surprised you don't like the HOOPerstars in person duron. I have it ranked personally as one of the top 20 inserts from the 90's. Not in the Top 10, but still.

[QUOTE=patientgambler;18067554]I agree w/ Zedlaw and buckunteer on HOOPerstars. Such a dope card. I pulled it as a kid and it was the one card from my childhood besides my Kobe Topps Chrome RC I always wanted back. Even when basketball cards were kind of an afterthought for me. Was able to finally buy one back during the pandemic.

I'm surprised you don't like the HOOPerstars in person duron. I have it ranked personally as one of the top 20 inserts from the 90's. Not in the Top 10, but still.[/QUOTE]

Obviously it’s just my opinion, but it always seemed much more vibrant to me in pictures. I don’t like how “flat” the foil is. I guess that’s pretty vague but I’m always disappointed when I assume a design is something it’s not.

Reminds me of when I finally got a Championship Galaxy in hand and realized only the silver portion was etched foil.

[QUOTE=duron;18067624]Obviously it’s just my opinion, but it always seemed much more vibrant to me in pictures. I don’t like how “flat” the foil is. I guess that’s pretty vague but I’m always disappointed when I assume a design is something it’s not.

Reminds me of when I finally got a Championship Galaxy in hand and realized only the silver portion was etched foil.[/QUOTE]

Oh in that case I agree with you. They kind of cheaped out on the foil, it has a similar if not same foil finish as one of the other insert sets they put out that year (Dish 'n Swish). They could've made the card even cooler by adding some etched foil. The flat type of foil does allow the holofoil to shine through though.

Anyone have the odds for MJ 92 fleer team leader i checked beckett already no real odds there just that it was only found in rack packs ?

[QUOTE=duron;18067624]Obviously it’s just my opinion, but it always seemed much more vibrant to me in pictures. I don’t like how “flat” the foil is. I guess that’s pretty vague but I’m always disappointed when I assume a design is something it’s not.

Reminds me of when I finally got a Championship Galaxy in hand and realized only the silver portion was etched foil.[/QUOTE]

Im dying to hold one of the championship cards in hand.

Alternatively looking for someone on instagram that has a video of it.

[QUOTE=Shaz;18077451]Im dying to hold one of the championship cards in hand.

Alternatively looking for someone on instagram that has a video of it.[/QUOTE]

Underwhelming in hand

[QUOTE=Shaz;18077451]Im dying to hold one of the championship cards in hand.

Alternatively looking for someone on instagram that has a video of it.[/QUOTE]

I’ll post a clip of it on my page. Been adding nothing but videos lately just to try to give a better sense of various cards.

[QUOTE=cardrcomeback;18077535]Underwhelming in hand[/QUOTE]

It really is. And yet somehow still nicer than Hardware which is twice as tough to hit. I think Metal Universe Championship as a whole is really overrated outside of the Championship pmgs (nicest pmgs imo).

Trophy Case is the nicest insert of the product, wish there was a Jordan.

[QUOTE=Spigosa23;18077430]Anyone have the odds for MJ 92 fleer team leader i checked beckett already no real odds there just that it was only found in rack packs ?[/QUOTE]

The 1992-93 Fleer Team Leaders were inserted into five of every six first series 42-card rack packs. A Larry Johnson Signature Series insert card replaced a Team Leader in every sixth rack pack.

[url]https://www.beckett.com/basketball/1992-93/fleer-team-leaders/[/url]

[QUOTE=duron;18077657]I’ll post a clip of it on my page. Been adding nothing but videos lately just to try to give a better sense of various cards.



It really is. And yet somehow still nicer than Hardware which is twice as tough to hit. I think Metal Universe Championship as a whole is really overrated outside of the Championship pmgs (nicest pmgs imo).

Trophy Case is the nicest insert of the product, wish there was a Jordan.[/QUOTE]

Sorry I was referring to hardware - I would love to see these in a video or in hand.

I agree that the galaxy is underwhelming too but hardware is a lot rarer and very expensive. Not sure why they went with a dull finish rather than a refractor finish or something that pops more.

[QUOTE=Shaz;18078526]Sorry I was referring to hardware - I would love to see these in a video or in hand.

I agree that the galaxy is underwhelming too but hardware is a lot rarer and very expensive. Not sure why they went with a dull finish rather than a refractor finish or something that pops more.[/QUOTE]

Ah ok, yea I don’t have any Hardware. Dull but expensive indeed, I still want to add the Penny eventually just because I think it’s the best photo used in the set.

They probably just blew their proverbial wad already with standard 97-98 Metal Universe.

Are any of you Jordan guys on Instagram? I just signed up, I’m jwp7210, please follow as I finally start uploading some collection pics & we can connect. I’m a long-time lurker of this thread & the basketball forums. Cheers!

[QUOTE=nin5k72;18139898]Are any of you Jordan guys on Instagram? I just signed up, I’m jwp7210, please follow as I finally start uploading some collection pics & we can connect. I’m a long-time lurker of this thread & the basketball forums. Cheers![/QUOTE]

Followed, I collect mostly jordan, ig @rpryana.

[QUOTE=mj2kb;18140178]Followed, I collect mostly jordan, ig @rpryana.[/QUOTE]
Your stuff is incredible. I need that Playmakers Theatre! I used to have one and sold early. So disappointed on that one.

Does anybody know if all 23 of the Michael Jordan 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Autos are accounted for?

[QUOTE=Woodsy074;18208393]Does anybody know if all 23 of the Michael Jordan 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Autos are accounted for?[/QUOTE]

I'd imagine a few are still hanging out there — assuming the boxes weren't dumped along the way. Decided to do a quick Google search and managed to locate images of all but 7 with the /23 serial: 1, 2, 3, (4), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, (10), (11), (12), 13, (14), 15, (16), 17, 18, 19, (20), 21, 22, 23

The () around a number means it wasn't tracked down in my quick search. Guessing a few are still raw and were never photographed. 18 total have been graded by BGS and PSA.

My white whale

[QUOTE=Kenfancypants;12829748]If you look at the list, the [B]rarest top 12[/B] (why not include the remainder 2?) non serial numbered inserts/parallels excluding patches/jersey/auto are:

#12 - 1996/97 Finest Gold Refractor 1:5,184
#11 - 1997/98 Skybox Golden Touch 1:5,400
#10 - 1997/98 Metal Championship Hardware 1:5,400
#9 - 1997/98 Ultra Ultrabilities Superstar 1:5,760
#8 - 1997/98 Ultra Star Power Supreme 1:5,760
#7 - 1997/98 Hoops Frequent Flyer Upgrade 1:7,200
#6 - 1997/98 Stadium Club Triumvirate Illuminator 1:9,216
#5 - 1997/98 E-X2001 Jambalaya 1:10,800
#4 - 1996/97 Z-Force Big Man On Court Z-Peat 1:11,200
#2/#3 - 1996/97 Ultra Platinum Medallion Series 1 1:27,000 Series 2 1:15,000

[B]#1 - 1997/98 Ultra Stars Gold 1:28,800[/B][/QUOTE]

I finally picked up the Ultra Stars Gold last night at Goldin Auction. I should have acquired it two years ago along with the Jambalaya but better late than never. These went as high as 100K but have dropped to 60K recently.

Total graded pop (PSA and BGS) of-

Jambalaya: 145
Ultra Stars Gold: 79
PMG Red: 59

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2nCM3Ar][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52268367293_d1a1eb8551_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2nCM3Ar]Jordan 1997 Ultra Stars Gold[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/144335251@N08/]icollector23[/url], on Flickr

Pretty sure there is a tougher MJ insert based on the above-mentioned criteria. I am building the set.

Perhaps Z-Force Super Rave Series 2 1:56,000. Not sure why the OP was deleted but someone quoted it on page 2-

[url]https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpost.php?p=13069941&postcount=38[/url]

Nothing major, just something outside the fine print. 1999-00 Upper deck MJ final floor, 12 cards, 1:2500 each, so 1:30,000