First Buzz: 2022-23 Bowman University Chrome basketball cards

[Mattsurewood]

Originally Posted by Joshi City

If I were to venture a guess, there is no difference and what is going on eBay are ones that were listed as "parallel" but are really just base autographs. On the official excel spreadsheet for the set, the entire autograph set is called "BOWMAN CHROME PROSPECTS AUTOGRAPH PARALLEL" which is the base autograph with no serial number. The "parallel" on the redemption card seems to mean nothing and is just confusing both buyers and sellers.

I think the confusion was in the wording on the redemption cards for sure..to me,"Autograph Parallel" meant 'base parallel autograph' to the base SSP card 101, where "Autograph Parallel Green" or whatever would be the colored/numbered parallels..if there would have been "Autograph Parallel Refractor" redemptions, those would have been the /499 Refractor autos that were coming out of packs for other players..

All that being said, I think it is safe to assume that there is NO /499 numbered refractor autos, as there were no refractor redemptions, and that there were probably 4-500 of these "base autos" along with the colored redemptions. A few other points:

1. I have NOT HEARD of the 1/1 Superfractor redemption being pulled, and because of the green inscription chase, no one is mentioning if it has happened, there is no buzz about it..is it still out there somewhere in packs?
2. The Topps Now draft night autos were turned around FAST, I have not seen any of the /10, /5, /1 inscribed cards "live" yet, although there is a blue/49 on eBay that he inscribed "#1"...I'd like to see what the inscribed ones say.
3. It's cool they got everything out in time for the National

[Metalbreath]

Originally Posted by Mattsurewood

I think the confusion was in the wording on the redemption cards for sure..to me,"Autograph Parallel" meant 'base parallel autograph' to the base SSP card 101, where "Autograph Parallel Green" or whatever would be the colored/numbered parallels..if there would have been "Autograph Parallel Refractor" redemptions, those would have been the /499 Refractor autos that were coming out of packs for other players..

All that being said, I think it is safe to assume that there is NO /499 numbered refractor autos, as there were no refractor redemptions, and that there were probably 4-500 of these "base autos" along with the colored redemptions. A few other points:

1. I have NOT HEARD of the 1/1 Superfractor redemption being pulled, and because of the green inscription chase, no one is mentioning if it has happened, there is no buzz about it..is it still out there somewhere in packs?
2. The Topps Now draft night autos were turned around FAST, I have not seen any of the /10, /5, /1 inscribed cards "live" yet, although there is a blue/49 on eBay that he inscribed "#1"...I'd like to see what the inscribed ones say.
3. It's cool they got everything out in time for the National

Thanks that was my suspicion as well. Bit the bullet a while back and acquired a "parallel" auto that was advertised as /499. If they are limited to under 500 I would still be happy. I have to say however, they look really good. Also cool that even though not an NBA jersey, I like that it is a French professional uni and carries the 1st Bowman logo.

[dunkindutchmen]

Originally Posted by Joshi City

If I were to venture a guess, there is no difference and what is going on eBay are ones that were listed as "parallel" but are really just base autographs. On the official excel spreadsheet for the set, the entire autograph set is called "BOWMAN CHROME PROSPECTS AUTOGRAPH PARALLEL" which is the base autograph with no serial number. The "parallel" on the redemption card seems to mean nothing and is just confusing both buyers and sellers.

I doubt that. The base auto is different from the parallel. There's likely to be a refractor version, and that's the one that will be to /499.

[Metalbreath]

I think I figured out the confusion. Of all the searches you look at of redemption cards, the only one that says "base" is Inception. It appears that Bowman University Chrome only does have the parallels..

[mc1]

Originally Posted by dunkindutchmen

I doubt that. The base auto is different from the parallel. There's likely to be a refractor version, and that's the one that will be to /499.

Any of those shown up yet?

[dunkindutchmen]

Originally Posted by mc1

Any of those shown up yet?

No, but only a couple of the overall card have been listed.

[cms11]

IMO this is Scoot's nicest looking card so far.

[dunkindutchmen]

Originally Posted by cms11

IMO this is Scoot's nicest looking card so far.

That's real nice. /499 right?

[glassofwater]

Originally Posted by cms11

IMO this is Scoot's nicest looking card so far.

Wow, that card could be a game changer. The base car was originally logoless How did Topps get the rights to use nba g league logo?

[glassofwater]

Originally Posted by cms11

IMO this is Scoot's nicest looking card so far.

Can you scan the back? Please

[alexzhao]

I have about 700 of these things including autos, inserts, and parallels (no Wemby). Anyone interested in buying the lot?

[cms11]

Originally Posted by glassofwater

Can you scan the back? Please

Unfortunately it's not mine, I grabbed it off the Topps website.

https://ripped.topps.com/2023-nba-draft-prospect-hunt/

[bhundley]

Just got an email from Topps saying that my redemption will be shipped this week. Target delivery of 8/4.

[cjmccreary]

Originally Posted by bhundley

Just got an email from Topps saying that my redemption will be shipped this week. Target delivery of 8/4.

Wemby or Scoot?

[Allamericancard]

Originally Posted by cjmccreary

Wemby or Scoot?

I'd imagine wemby because I have a Scoot redemption and nothing so far

[bhundley]

Originally Posted by cjmccreary

Wemby or Scoot?

Wemby, sorry for the lack of clarity.


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[Uncbuddha]

Being able to have players in their college uniforms is a big deal for this set. Personally I’m pumped to pick up all of my Heels. Will be interesting to see over time if the “1st bowman” designation begins to matter since these cards are now licensed.

[BayAreaChris]

Here’s the deal on the green Wemby autos, one that says first card even signed.

https://promotion.topps.com/ultimate...or-experience/

Kinda cool but also kind of weird.

[cms11]

Originally Posted by cms11

IMO this is Scoot's nicest looking card so far.

Finally bought a redemption (parallel #/499) for this after seeing that his Inception and Bowman's Best auto's have him in the Ignite uniform. Of the 3, this one is by far the nicest IMO.

[dunkindutchmen]

Anyone know when they might actually ship the Scoot redemptions?

[cjmccreary]

Got a shipping notice today for mine

[dunkindutchmen]

Originally Posted by cjmccreary

Got a shipping notice today for mine

Thanks!

[cms11]

Originally Posted by cjmccreary

Got a shipping notice today for mine

Mine too.

Pre-Shipment

Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item

AUBURN, WA 98001

October 4, 2023, 2:42 pm

[cms11]

First one is on eBay (not mine).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404533792893

[yankeesfan13]

Can someone help me please understand the true checklist of parallels for the base set? I am trying to rainbow a player but the checklists I see online don't match what I am finding on Ebay.

For example, Red Shimmer is actually /10 but the checklist says /5. I also think there are 3 purple variations instead of just the two listed? I also see a blue lava listed on Ebay which was not on the list.

Some of this may be people listing confusing names for the same card, but I feel like I can mostly see the differences.