What do you think are some of the most beautiful modern cards?

[ScooterD]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

I love the overall look of these:

And his larger twin brother...

[Jasonheff]

Originally Posted by Remmons22

Value aside, the Acuna bat down is a nice looking card.

The Sapphire version is my favorite modern card




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[REGGIE206]

Originally Posted by ScooterD

And his larger twin brother...

That is awesome!

[WhacksPacks]

2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire imo

[pewe]

Definitely stadium club













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[JUNKWAX]

To me the best looking cards ever produced are some of the early sets of Fleer Flair and Topps Gold Label. To think those cards were produced in the '90s and then look at what we get today is really sad. I have been stock piling some to build sets with and once I feel like I have about 75% of them I will start to put them together. I quit collecting around 1993 and had no idea what I had missed out on until nearly 20 years later.

[kooky4cards]

1989 and 1990 Upper Deck, 1993 Pinnacle, most Stadium Club sets

[IntergalacticSp]

1997 E-X 2000. I couldn't get enough of the translucent acetate shadowbox design when I was a kid.

[VandyCards]

2018 Topps Independence Day Parallels are so well done.

Actually, nearly all the 2018 Topps parallels are.

[66_Fiat]

2013 Archives Gallery of Heroes (Stadium Club reprints from late 90's/early 00's)
2013 Topps Cut to the Chase and Sapphire parallels /25
2011 Anniversary parallels (Hope, Diamond, Cognac)
2015 TSC Triumvirate
1991 Score Rifleman/K-Man inserts

[griffan15]

Originally Posted by JUNKWAX

To me the best looking cards ever produced are some of the early sets of Fleer Flair and Topps Gold Label. To think those cards were produced in the '90s and then look at what we get today is really sad. I have been stock piling some to build sets with and once I feel like I have about 75% of them I will start to put them together. I quit collecting around 1993 and had no idea what I had missed out on until nearly 20 years later.

Was wondering if anyone was going to mention the late 90s Gold Label. They are stunning.

[HRBELLI2017]

Then these newer ones look great as well.

[BabaORiley]

Originally Posted by Jasonheff

The Sapphire version is my favorite modern card




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I concur.

ETA:
Let me expand on this a bit:
a) bat down
b) sapphire color really works with the Navy Braves jersey and the sea of shades of dark blue/purple ripple throughout the card thanks to the fans' clothing getting the Sapphire treatment
c) 2018 really displayed topps color parallels well, so adding the chrome/sapphire really does wonders here

[Archangel1775]

Those Stadium Club cards are nice.

[REGGIE206]

Originally Posted by VandyCards

2018 Topps Independence Day Parallels are so well done.

Yes! I agree! I forgot to add this card:

[kkart]

Originally Posted by Haigo

[IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG]

Personally a huge fan of Chrome especially Sapphire.

Those really pop in the black One Touch cases.

[mouschi]

One of my favorite things is taking pictures of purty baseball cards. Here are a few of my latest (they are from the 90s-on, so not sure if they qualify for new or not to you!) They aren't my favorites, but the latest ones I've taken pics of:

[gmarutiak]

After looking at several breaks of the new Topps Baseball's Finest, I'd like to nominate them, especially the black and gold refractors. Beautiful cards.

[CoachBruno]

I loved the 1997 Flair Showcase set when it came out and I still find them gorgeous.

For photography, Stadium Club simply can't be beat.

I still contend that the Diamond Anniversary parallel from 2011 Topps is one of the most beautiful parallels I've ever seen. While I'll agree completely that most recent Independence Day parallels (lead by 2018's design) are nicely done, this year's parallel design in general is too subtle. Topps, PLEASE bring back the full front, faceted foil from 2011 for next year!

[PuddleMonkey]

I'm old so my tastes aren't likely to match many here. It doesn't mean you guys are wrong, but you are.

[hatchd]

I'm going to assume you don't consider 90s/early 2000s modern. If you do I have a whole gang of cards to post. But here are a few of my newer favorites:

This is like the 52T Mantle or 89UD Griffey but better because it's an action shot. Hands down the "best" modern card out there



I love Heritage Black Refractors, especially this 2008 since it mimics the 59 design, which contains my favorite Cardinals RC - Gibson:



This card just mimics a classic old school pose and looks great:




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[TheRainMan72]

Originally Posted by SGC300ier

I'll disagree on this one. I have owned 2 and sold them both because to me, nothing appealing about it besides the value.

That's what makes our hobby great!

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Agreed... drawn to bat down due to value not appearance. Prefer the rainbow foil in appearance over bat down but we know which one has the hobbies eye


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