Show off your 98/99 Fleer Classic '61 Cards!

siebertb · 02-04-2021, 09:21 PM

Did a quick search of threads and the only two dedicated to these cards were years old with photobucket photos that no longer existed, so I'm creating a new one.

I don't have any big names but have been picking them up for a year or two now when there are decent BIN prices or auctions.

Show yours off, I know there are some monsters out there! BGS 9 Jordan is on eBay now for 100K OBO if anyone has any extra spending money...

ninjacookies · 02-04-2021, 09:22 PM

Iconic.

RIP Lo.

webbahg · 02-04-2021, 09:28 PM

Untitled by webbahg, on Flickr

bjho852 · 02-04-2021, 09:36 PM

Sick cards.
I busted 2 complete boxes of the product, one of each at two separate occasions, and the best card that I got is the Grant Hill Electrifying. Never hit any Classic '61.

GeechQuest · 02-04-2021, 10:06 PM

Some of my favorite cards! Nice work!

frisbeesteve · 02-04-2021, 10:17 PM

I really like these as well, taking the already cool Vintage '61 parallel to another level with different holofoil colors depending upon the banner color behind the team name and logo.

siebertb · 02-04-2021, 11:54 PM

I'm 0/11 on HOFers, you guys are 2 for 2!

thenashcollecto · 02-05-2021, 01:33 AM

My favorite set.

cardnoob · 02-05-2021, 02:12 AM

I’m all in on this thread. One of my favorite sets

volblorx8634 · 02-05-2021, 02:55 AM

Great looking set. While I have no contributions, don't mind me while I sit back and admire all your cards.

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duron · 02-05-2021, 03:23 AM

So sick. The Jones might be my favorite.

lietuvalabas · 02-05-2021, 09:59 AM

i have an iverson, scan doesn't do the holofoil justice haha.

november90s by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/153647727@N08/]

oshmeehan · 02-05-2021, 10:21 AM

I had a couple of these in the mid-late 2000's.

Most notable one was Steve Nash jersey numbered 13/61. I remember when I bought it there was no mention of the serial numbering and I got it for like $30.

cardnoob · 02-05-2021, 10:46 AM

Ditto

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Originally Posted by duron

So sick. The Jones might be my favorite.

lietuvalabas · 02-05-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cardnoob

Ditto

yeah i'd probably say the jones photo is my favorite thus far...yes including over my own. they used too many close up shots on these, the jones actually shows some good in game action.

edit...that antoine walker too, its a hybrid of the 1961 fleer set and the 94-95 skybox emotion set all in one haha

volblorx8634 · 02-05-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lietuvalabas

yeah i'd probably say the jones photo is my favorite thus far...yes including over my own. they used too many close up shots on these, the jones actually shows some good in game action.

edit...that antoine walker too, its a hybrid of the 1961 fleer set and the 94-95 skybox emotion set all in one haha

Probably an obvious oversight on my part but I just noticed some cards used in game photography (even some of the close ups) and some used cropped player photos. Interesting design choice. I wonder the rationale behind that.

i4gotmyid · 02-05-2021, 02:26 PM

Where is that kobe classic guys...I know one of you is hiding it

Deadshot · 02-05-2021, 03:20 PM

I have 1

Oldschool42 · 02-05-2021, 03:56 PM

Great cards

siebertb · 02-05-2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by volblorx8634

Probably an obvious oversight on my part but I just noticed some cards used in game photography (even some of the close ups) and some used cropped player photos. Interesting design choice. I wonder the rationale behind that.

I like how the colored backgrounds pop with the holo on the top, but there are some great in-game action shots on these too!

thenashcollecto · 02-05-2021, 11:21 PM

Here’s mine if this uploads right.

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frisbeesteve · 02-07-2021, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by volblorx8634

Probably an obvious oversight on my part but I just noticed some cards used in game photography (even some of the close ups) and some used cropped player photos. Interesting design choice. I wonder the rationale behind that.

It's actually to mirror the original 1961-62 Fleer set, where the first 44 cards were more portrait style, and the last 22 cards featured in game action shots. Remember, basketball cards were not popular at all in 1961-62, which is why Fleer not only didn't run it back with another release the following year, but we didn't see mainstream basketball cards again until Topps came back in 1969-70.

I just love what Fleer/Skybox did with their 1998-99 base set, and the Vintage '61/Classic '61 parallels. Almost all of the regular base cards feature really nice action photography, but then the Vintage/Classic parallels for some of them look more like the simple portrait style of the first two thirds of the original 1961-62 set. Looking at the base set next to the Vintage '61 parallels is so much fun. I've got them in 8-pocket pages so that I can see them side by side:

siebertb · 02-07-2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

It's actually to mirror the original 1961-62 Fleer set, where the first 44 cards were more portrait style, and the last 22 cards featured in game action shots.

Yes, I totally forgot about this! And I agree, it's super cool that it's a parallel to the actual base set. Looks great.

rogermaris · 02-07-2021, 12:07 PM

Here's one I landed recently. The photography in this set is amazing. Jordan and Kerr admiring Rodman in his element:

lietuvalabas · 02-07-2021, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rogermaris

Here's one I landed recently. The photography in this set is amazing. Jordan and Kerr admiring Rodman in his element:

oh wow gorgeous...given the screwdown i can tell it was a BIN steal. i actually went out and had a few beers with rob last night. he lives 1 minute from the bar, i live 3 minutes haha. We discussed BIN steals and things over cold ones..what could be better?

02-04-2021, 09:21 PM	#1
siebertb Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,013 tron8808	Show off your 98/99 Fleer Classic '61 Cards! Did a quick search of threads and the only two dedicated to these cards were years old with photobucket photos that no longer existed, so I'm creating a new one. I don't have any big names but have been picking them up for a year or two now when there are decent BIN prices or auctions. Show yours off, I know there are some monsters out there! BGS 9 Jordan is on eBay now for 100K OBO if anyone has any extra spending money... __________________ Collecting 13/14 Pinnacle Clear Vision numbered parallels, Fleer Classic '61, 11/12 Past & Present SP Photo Variations, 19/20 Mosaic Basketball HOF Genesis Last edited by siebertb; 12-03-2022 at 02:13 PM.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,533	Iconic. RIP Lo. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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02-04-2021, 09:36 PM	#4
bjho852 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,120	Sick cards. I busted 2 complete boxes of the product, one of each at two separate occasions, and the best card that I got is the Grant Hill Electrifying. Never hit any Classic '61. __________________ Instagram (IG): bjho852

02-04-2021, 11:54 PM	#7
siebertb Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,013 tron8808	I'm 0/11 on HOFers, you guys are 2 for 2! __________________ Collecting 13/14 Pinnacle Clear Vision numbered parallels, Fleer Classic '61, 11/12 Past & Present SP Photo Variations, 19/20 Mosaic Basketball HOF Genesis

02-04-2021, 10:06 PM	#5
GeechQuest Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 10,779 GeechQuest	Some of my favorite cards! Nice work!

02-04-2021, 10:17 PM	#6
frisbeesteve Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,682 frisbeesteve frisbeesteve	I really like these as well, taking the already cool Vintage '61 parallel to another level with different holofoil colors depending upon the banner color behind the team name and logo.

02-05-2021, 01:33 AM	#8
thenashcollecto Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 481	My favorite set.

02-05-2021, 02:12 AM	#9
cardnoob Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,351	I’m all in on this thread. One of my favorite sets __________________ IG: cardnoob Owner of the worlds most slightly above average Eddie Jones collection

02-05-2021, 02:55 AM	#10
volblorx8634 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: OC Posts: 4,129 kd35durant	Great looking set. While I have no contributions, don't mind me while I sit back and admire all your cards. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ PC: Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Indians Looking for these cards: 1. 2018-19 National Treasure Tim Duncan Game Gear /10 (non-trim) 2. 2016 Kawhi Leonard Hoops Base Parallels (and Bird's Eye View Gold /10)

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duron Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 12,031 drewtang duron	So sick. The Jones might be my favorite. __________________ IG: Darz90sCardz PC: MJ/Penny

02-05-2021, 09:59 AM	#12
lietuvalabas Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,360	i have an iverson, scan doesn't do the holofoil justice haha. november90s by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/153647727@N08/]

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oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,136	I had a couple of these in the mid-late 2000's. Most notable one was Steve Nash jersey numbered 13/61. I remember when I bought it there was no mention of the serial numbering and I got it for like $30. __________________ FEAR THE DEER

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i4gotmyid Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 506	Where is that kobe classic guys...I know one of you is hiding it

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Deadshot Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 7,694	I have 1 __________________ He said he name was “E”, so I introduced myself as “G”...The license plate said “IMNBITZ” or “IMNBISZ” or something. - G YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuD3WYJ0rkpLqDdyavC2WA

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Oldschool42 Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,637	Great cards

02-05-2021, 11:21 PM	#21
thenashcollecto Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 481	Here’s mine if this uploads right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-07-2021, 12:07 PM	#24
rogermaris Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,204	Here's one I landed recently. The photography in this set is amazing. Jordan and Kerr admiring Rodman in his element: __________________ IG: @90swax