1997-98 Fleer Ultra Series 1 vs 2

[Megabet]

Which is the better series box to buy here? Guess concerning the masterpieces.

[Miasma]

Series I for sure. You have Kobe, Jordan, and the Duncan and McGrady rookies. Insert wise, Ultra Stars is in series I, and the gold Jordan could net you thousands. Series II isn't shabby, either. There's a 98 Greats version of both Kobe and Jordan that you could potentially get in a masterpiece version, and the Jordan and Kobe Court Masters and Star Power Supreme are both in there. I've only seen one box on ebay in a while.

[Megabet]

Thank you for this writeup!

[Italy61587]

Series I for sure. You have Kobe, Jordan, and the Duncan and McGrady rookies. Insert wise, Ultra Stars is in series I, and the gold Jordan could net you thousands. Series II isn't shabby, either. There's a 98 Greats version of both Kobe and Jordan that you could potentially get in a masterpiece version, and the Jordan and Kobe Court Masters and Star Power Supreme are both in there. I've only seen one box on ebay in a while.

It's the platinum medallions that are the valuable ones. Golds might be 1 per pack

[Miasma]

It's the platinum medallions that are the valuable ones. Golds might be 1 per pack

There are no Ultra Stars Platinum. There are the regular version and the gold version. The gold is the first 10% print run. I'm not referring to Medallion cards. His main question was regarding the 1/1 Masterpieces anyway.

[Miasma]

Thank you for this writeup!

No problem.

[Italy61587]

There are no Ultra Stars Platinum. There are the regular version and the gold version. The gold is the first 10% print run. I'm not referring to Medallion cards. His main question was regarding the 1/1 Masterpieces anyway.

Sorry my mistake

[xavieronly1]

I would not buy this product unless I am ok with sticky cards.

[Miasma]

I would not buy this product unless I am ok with sticky cards.

There's always a concern there. I'm probably 60/40 sticky when buying glossy 90's product. Fortunately, the inserts seem to be less at risk than regular base cards.

[Megabet]

So there are 1/1 masterpieces in series 2 as well ?

[duron]

So there are 1/1 masterpieces in series 2 as well ?

Not sure. The Trading Card Database (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/) Is such a great site, but they lump all the inserts into a single list for any given set year. Wish they indicated which series they belong to.

My friend's literally looking to buy a series 2 box right now once I confirmed that Star Power Supreme and Court Masters are in there. He hates buying single cards.

[ReignManLives]

I don't think anyone mentioned, Series 1 has Ultrabilities Starter/All-Star/Superstar.

[JMarchand1981]

Is there any way to find out the odds on a product this old?