Old School 98-99 Topps Chrome Box Break

[BennyA]

So I bought this to keep sealed as I think these are kind of undervalued at the moment with Dirk, VC and Pierce and the potential for the numbered Apparitions refractors, but the wrap was loose and that was the only excuse I needed to crack it open. The cards stuck together a little bit, but peeled away easy and I couldn't see any damage resulting from that. Average box but I was still pleased with the trip down memory lane. Some cards were horribly off center, but the good RC's and inserts were all not too bad. I'll try to get some pictures up later.

Results:

Notable RCs: Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison, Jason Williams
Base Refractors: Alonzo Mourning, Nazr Mohammed RC (1:12)
Champion Spirit: Michael Jordan, Ron Mercer (1:12)
Back2Back: Hakeem, Mutombo (1:12)
Season's Best: Hakeem, D. Robinson, Keith Van Horn, Bobby Jackson (1:6)
Season's Best Refractor: Zydrunas Ilgauskus (1:24)
Apparitions: Hakeem (Hakeem hot box)(1:24)
Coast to Coast: Kerry Kittles (1:24)
Instant Impact: Stephon Marbury (1:24)

Really wanted a Dirk, but no luck. Was happy to hit one of the good RC's with Vince Carter as my 14 year old self would have killed for that card back in the day. Pulling a Jordan out of old wax is always sweet even if it isn't worth anything. Thanks for the look. Now I have to buy a few more to put back (we'll see if they survive).

[TheVolta]

Awesome! Sounds like this was a blast to break. Thanks for sharing.

[Beavers98]

Yeah that Vince Carter was huge back then... Remember pulling one at a show back then and feeling pumped!!


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[duron]

Thanks for sharing.

My friend opened a box of this a couple years ago and pulled the Duncan Instant Impact refractor, really sharp set (even the non-refractors).

[buckunteer]

I'm about 99% sure I need that ilgausakus for my set chase of the SB refractors. Would love to trade for it!

[cornelljw]

fun break