Bowman's Best Atomic Refractor Appreciation Thread

Lone Wulf · 01-03-2022, 05:36 PM

The mid to late 90's had an explosion of great sets, chrome cards, refractors, atomic refractors, etc. We all love Topps Chrome, I personally always liked Topps Finest the most growing up as a kid, and all these years later I think it is the Bowman's Best sets and the Atomic Refractors that emerged as the coolest cards for the value out there, at least to me personally.

To start 2022 I just picked up the Duncan and McGrady Atomic rookies, so figured it was time to make an appreciation thread. KG is my main PC and I already had a lot of his and AI is probably my 2nd favorite player after KG, so had to get his rookie. There are a ton of others I would like to add to my collection as time goes on, one of my goals.

Let's see your sweet Atomic Refractors please :3

jzx1103 · 01-03-2022, 05:44 PM

My only Atomic left, Sold my Duncan 97 RC Atomic, and Kobe 97 Best Techniques Atomic during the boom.

Lone Wulf · 01-03-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jzx1103

My only Atomic left, Sold my Duncan 97 RC Atomic, and Kobe 97 Best Techniques Atomic during the boom.

Super nice. I would love to get the Paul Pierce rookie at some point. They started serial numbering them that year and it is definitely one of the more expensive ones, but it is so cool.

And yeah I can't blame people for selling during the boom. I just retuned to the hobby in 2021 so I had a big itch to get lots of cool stuff again, so I was a buyer rather than a seller.

sonic311 · 01-03-2022, 06:29 PM

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duron · 01-03-2022, 06:47 PM

Oh this thread gona be gud. Aside from the AI, Timmy and T-Mac rcs, my most wanted right now are the Penny/Webber Honor Roll and Penny Cuts Atomics. Would love to trade for them if anyone has either one.

regularp · 01-03-2022, 07:34 PM

I've sold all mine but the 1998-99 ones were always my favorite.

hawkfandan · 01-03-2022, 07:51 PM

Great cards. The 98/99 cards were my personal favorite as well.

Dame · 01-03-2022, 08:27 PM

kingofsnake · 01-03-2022, 08:47 PM

Only have a few left:

spurs50fan · 01-04-2022, 09:41 PM

Magicpenny · 01-04-2022, 10:24 PM

Someone post their Mirror Image Atomic refractors to /25, those are so freaking rare.

kkkz · 01-05-2022, 11:47 AM

bkcardcollector · 01-05-2022, 01:30 PM

That pierce is slick, I like how Vince (rc year) is guarding him. Here is mine! Have doubles of each.

Round Mound · 01-05-2022, 01:53 PM

4Rookie4 · 01-05-2022, 02:09 PM

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Love the Barkley's!

kkkz · 01-07-2022, 07:58 PM

mindcycle · 01-07-2022, 09:05 PM

Nice cards everyone! Definitely love me some atomic refractors.

frisbeesteve · 01-07-2022, 10:15 PM

Love the variety and assortment already shared in here! That LaFrentz is absolute perfection for a rookie card. Here are mine:

lietuvalabas · 01-07-2022, 11:01 PM

I have 2 of the kobe 1998-99 atomics /100 both psa 9s. Dunno how to post pics from my phone hah. One of these days

mindcycle · 01-08-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

Love the variety and assortment already shared in here! That LaFrentz is absolute perfection for a rookie card. Here are mine:

Great Robinson cards man!

Yeah the LaFrentz is almost like his popping out of the card, pretty awesome.

Nomad · 01-08-2022, 08:46 PM

I really enjoy the subtle atomic refractor effect with Class Acts, one of the earliest flash double sided 2-player inserts.

frisbeesteve · 01-09-2022, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mindcycle

Great Robinson cards man!

Yeah the LaFrentz is almost like his popping out of the card, pretty awesome.

Yeah, I really miss rookie cards that utilize in game action shots with some context like teammates and/or opposing players. Even in that same 98-99 set, a lot of the rookies look like they may or may not be playing in an actual game.

duron · 01-09-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

I really enjoy the subtle atomic refractor effect with Class Acts, one of the earliest flash double sided 2-player inserts.

Even though it’s not Bowman’s, I think we can make an exception here

kkkz · 01-10-2022, 12:00 AM

Maurice · 01-12-2022, 05:41 AM

Pulled the 2 back in the day

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01-03-2022, 05:36 PM	#1
Lone Wulf Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 332	Bowman's Best Atomic Refractor Appreciation Thread The mid to late 90's had an explosion of great sets, chrome cards, refractors, atomic refractors, etc. We all love Topps Chrome, I personally always liked Topps Finest the most growing up as a kid, and all these years later I think it is the Bowman's Best sets and the Atomic Refractors that emerged as the coolest cards for the value out there, at least to me personally. To start 2022 I just picked up the Duncan and McGrady Atomic rookies, so figured it was time to make an appreciation thread. KG is my main PC and I already had a lot of his and AI is probably my 2nd favorite player after KG, so had to get his rookie. There are a ton of others I would like to add to my collection as time goes on, one of my goals. Let's see your sweet Atomic Refractors please :3

01-03-2022, 05:44 PM	#2
jzx1103 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,568	My only Atomic left, Sold my Duncan 97 RC Atomic, and Kobe 97 Best Techniques Atomic during the boom. Last edited by jzx1103; 05-01-2023 at 06:39 PM.

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sonic311 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paramount, CA Posts: 956 colima311	$Name: 1997-98 Bowman's Best Techniques Atomic Refractors #T2 Michael Jordan 1b.jpg Views: 1412 Size: 276.5 KB$ $Name: 1997-98 Bowman's Best Techniques Atomic Refractors #T4 Kobe Bryant.jpg Views: 1431 Size: 439.1 KB$ __________________ Beckett BGS Registry https://registry.beckett.com/myregistry

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duron Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 12,095 drewtang duron	Oh this thread gona be gud. Aside from the AI, Timmy and T-Mac rcs, my most wanted right now are the Penny/Webber Honor Roll and Penny Cuts Atomics. Would love to trade for them if anyone has either one. __________________ IG: Darz90sCardz PC: MJ/Penny

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regularp Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,171	I've sold all mine but the 1998-99 ones were always my favorite.

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mindcycle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 5,043	Nice cards everyone! Definitely love me some atomic refractors. Last edited by mindcycle; 01-07-2022 at 09:14 PM.

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frisbeesteve Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,682 frisbeesteve frisbeesteve	Love the variety and assortment already shared in here! That LaFrentz is absolute perfection for a rookie card. Here are mine:

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lietuvalabas Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,360	I have 2 of the kobe 1998-99 atomics /100 both psa 9s. Dunno how to post pics from my phone hah. One of these days

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Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	I really enjoy the subtle atomic refractor effect with Class Acts, one of the earliest flash double sided 2-player inserts.

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Maurice Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 257	Pulled the 2 back in the day