Lebron James 2003 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor /50, the new "unicorn" vs. Exquisite

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

The basis of this argument is that the Gold Refractor/50 should be on equal footing as a Gold Prizm/10 that didn't exist in 2003...but if it did it should be equal to an Exquisite /99 Rookie Patch Auto but since it doesn't exist the Gold Refractor/50 will do it.

Nahhhh

I will say this, if someone wanted a copy of a Topps Chrome LeBron Rookie Card, I can choose from:

Base *
Refractor *
Black Refractor /500
X-Fractor /220
Gold Refractor /50
Printing Plates (4) /1

If I want an Exquisite Rookie Patch Auto

/99
/23
/25 Gold
/1 Rainbow

Also it has a jersey patch
Also is has an autograph

It'll never happen

That's kind of the point. You can't "choose" a Gold refractor /50, as there are none publicly for sale atm. Exquisite RPA 99's are hitting the auction block every other month (or at least it seems) - there is even one for sale now.

Not saying the Gold is equal to or worth more, but it does make you wonder what the value is given the increased difficulty in locating a copy someone is willing to part with, as well as the print run, iconic nature of TC, current craze/rush on golds, etc