Show Something Off - 90's Only

[AbraCalabro]

Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

I really appreciate that Rob! I'm trying to make time to share more than I used to, as I used to do more lurking and less sharing. It's not always easy to find the time, but it is rewarding to make friends along the way, whilst both learning more about the hobby as well as hopefully helping others to do the same. I appreciate the full spectrum of hobby offerings - old cards and new, low end base cards and rare higher end cards, common/semistar players to superstars/HOF/GOATS. To me, it all comprises a historical recounting of many players and eras of a great and exciting sport. Looking at cards and thinking about the evolution of the game, as well as its hobby is a lot of fun. Sure, not all cards are equally amazing, but there sure are a lot of neat cards that don't always get the time of day because they're not high up on the list for prospectors or investors. I only hope to serve as an inspiration to others, to share cards that they like and that mean something to them. If they will share a few words about those cards in addition to pictures, then that is even better!

Today's share represents all five of the Admiral's Electric Court Gold parallels from 1995-96 Upper Deck. The holofoil details that these cards sport versus their base and even basic Electric Court versions, are stunning. The last card (#349) was photographed twice with different holofoil reactions in order to present a nice rectangular collection of the photos:

1995-96 Upper Deck Electric Court Gold David Robinson Nos. 154, 168, 310, 323 and 349 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

Amazing captures, beautiful display of colors here.

[the mesiah]

[Rob 23]

Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

I really appreciate that Rob! I'm trying to make time to share more than I used to, as I used to do more lurking and less sharing. It's not always easy to find the time, but it is rewarding to make friends along the way, whilst both learning more about the hobby as well as hopefully helping others to do the same. I appreciate the full spectrum of hobby offerings - old cards and new, low end base cards and rare higher end cards, common/semistar players to superstars/HOF/GOATS. To me, it all comprises a historical recounting of many players and eras of a great and exciting sport. Looking at cards and thinking about the evolution of the game, as well as its hobby is a lot of fun. Sure, not all cards are equally amazing, but there sure are a lot of neat cards that don't always get the time of day because they're not high up on the list for prospectors or investors. I only hope to serve as an inspiration to others, to share cards that they like and that mean something to them. If they will share a few words about those cards in addition to pictures, then that is even better!

Today's share represents all five of the Admiral's Electric Court Gold parallels from 1995-96 Upper Deck. The holofoil details that these cards sport versus their base and even basic Electric Court versions, are stunning. The last card (#349) was photographed twice with different holofoil reactions in order to present a nice rectangular collection of the photos:

1995-96 Upper Deck Electric Court Gold David Robinson Nos. 154, 168, 310, 323 and 349 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

Yeah I was lurking on here for years before I started posting but eventually figured I would make an effort to pitch in my 2 cents as well, a forum is only as good as what its members make it.

Electric court golds are one of my favourite parallels, underrated considering how big the set is making for tough odds to pull a particular player.

[frisbeesteve]

Originally Posted by Rob 23

Yeah I was lurking on here for years before I started posting but eventually figured I would make an effort to pitch in my 2 cents as well, a forum is only as good as what its members make it.

Electric court golds are one of my favourite parallels, underrated considering how big the set is making for tough odds to pull a particular player.

Truer words have not been spoken here! I also agree on the Electric Court Gold parallels being very nice (a lot of great action shot photographs that get the upgraded holofoil treatments) and underrated. Some of them can prove almost impossible to find. That Jordan is a beaut!

Today's share comes from a one-and-done experiment from Upper Deck called Hologrfx. The effects on these cards is pretty neat, and I'm not sure I can think of any other cards that really look like these. Here are the base and the AUsome (gold) side by side:

1999-00 Upper Deck HoloGrFX Base and AUsome David Robinson No. 50 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

[duron]

Originally Posted by the mesiah

Sweeet. I just picked one up too, quick question....

The BAD serial numbers / business card coa mean they are from the legit, pack pulled redemptions, correct? I've read that the ones with foldout coas were from the ud store.

[cardnoob]

Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

Truer words have not been spoken here! I also agree on the Electric Court Gold parallels being very nice (a lot of great action shot photographs that get the upgraded holofoil treatments) and underrated. Some of them can prove almost impossible to find. That Jordan is a beaut!

Agreed on the Elextric Court Golds!

[Chain]

One of the earliest NBA autograph sets.

I'm only missing the Walton to complete the set, but I'm not really trying to complete it.

The Mikan, Frazier, Jones, Monroe, Gervin, and Reed are their first NBA autograph cards.

[duron]

^ Would love to get the Frazier at some point.

[frankie350]

Someone said something 90s? Hope you enjoy this one!

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[charly41]

great card -congratulations

Originally Posted by frankie350

Someone said something 90s? Hope you enjoy this one!

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[frisbeesteve]

Originally Posted by frankie350

Someone said something 90s? Hope you enjoy this one!

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I love buyback autos, and the photograph on that Dice is awesome! Here's one of mine with a great action shot as well, although the card doesn't lend itself to an autograph quite as well due to the dark background:

2013-14 SP Authentic Buyback Signatures 1997-98 SP Authentic No. 127 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

[frankie350]

Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

I love buyback autos, and the photograph on that Dice is awesome! Here's one of mine with a great action shot as well, although the card doesn't lend itself to an autograph quite as well due to the dark background:



2013-14 SP Authentic Buyback Signatures 1997-98 SP Authentic No. 127 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

That is an awesome Robinson. The Mcdyess is actually not a Buy Back, it was pack inserted. Here is a pic from an old Beckett.

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[frisbeesteve]

Originally Posted by frankie350

That is an awesome Robinson. The Mcdyess is actually not a Buy Back, it was pack inserted. Here is a pic from an old Beckett.

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Thank you for the correction, I learn something new every day! From looking at COMC, it looks like the other picture you shared is the actual card back, where I would have guessed that was a separate "authentication" card inserted into the same pack. Interesting!

[frankie350]

Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

Thank you for the correction, I learn something new every day! From looking at COMC, it looks like the other picture you shared is the actual card back, where I would have guessed that was a separate "authentication" card inserted into the same pack. Interesting!

Yes, it is the actual card back, seems weird since the card looks just like the base from the set. They were easily mistaken for base since pictures are a bit dark and the auto can be overlooked at first glance. I still love buy backs, have a few in the auto pc.

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[buckunteer]

From my Dream Team auto PC....did somebody say 90s buybacks???



BGS 1-8 Clyde buyback by Steven Seeberg, on Flickr

[frankie350]

Originally Posted by buckunteer

From my Dream Team auto PC....did somebody say 90s buybacks???



BGS 1-8 Clyde buyback by Steven Seeberg, on Flickr

Now that is awesome!

Keep those buy backs rolling:

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[frisbeesteve]

The only other two buybacks that I have from the 90s:

2013-14 SP Authentic Buyback Signatures 1996-97 SP Authentic No. 102 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

And this one, where I really wish they hadn't bought back a miscut copy of the card! It's still a special one though, as I actually pulled the regular version of this card back in 1997 when the E-X2000 product was current, and which is still in my collection today.

2013-14 Fleer Retro Buyback Autographs 96-97 E-X2000 Net Assets No. 16 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

[kenji003]

Originally Posted by buckunteer

From my Dream Team auto PC....did somebody say 90s buybacks???



BGS 1-8 Clyde buyback by Steven Seeberg, on Flickr

What a lovely Drexler from 96 sp! Here is my Penny!

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[buckunteer]

That Net Assets buyback is sweet, didn't know that existed! And 95-96 SP is easily one of my favorite base sets of all time. That or 1997 SPx, gotta be my two favorite, period. I know I'm violating the rules here by posting a second picture today, but I do have one other 95-96 SP buyback auto....



IMG_0612 by Steven Seeberg, on Flickr


Boom

[frisbeesteve]

Loving the 90s buyback mania in here, punctuated with that Bulls dude that some think was pretty decent. I also love the 95-96 SPA cards in general, and hope to add Admiral’s buyback from that year eventually.


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[frankie350]

Originally Posted by buckunteer

That Net Assets buyback is sweet, didn't know that existed! And 95-96 SP is easily one of my favorite base sets of all time. That or 1997 SPx, gotta be my two favorite, period. I know I'm violating the rules here by posting a second picture today, but I do have one other 95-96 SP buyback auto....



IMG_0612 by Steven Seeberg, on Flickr


Boom

This.

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[buckunteer]

Originally Posted by frankie350

This.

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Haha much appreciated. It's by FAR the best card in my collection, both as my personal favorite and from a value standpoint. I don't have any other card that would come even close to 4 figures. I was fortunate to grab a modern MJ auto (/25 with a GU piece) about 6 years ago for $700, sold it for 4x that amount about 8 months ago to be able to afford this one. Love it!

[lbailey]

[frisbeesteve]

^^Nice Gold Signature! I remember opening 1994-95 Collector's Choice series 1 packs, and enjoying the Silver Signature parallels that came one per pack. Even though I knew the cards were obviously not actually autographed, I enjoyed getting to see what each player's signature generally looked like, and successfully built the series 1 Silver Signatures set. It was a bit disappointing to see Upper Deck not even attempt to get the rookie signatures for series 2, where each rookie's card has their team name in handwriting instead of their name.

In trying to stay with the 1994-95 Collector's Choice theme, I'll share a card that I'd love to know more about where it actually originated from. It's clearly a derivative of the regular base card from the set, but was it actually put out by Upper Deck, or is it an aftermarket production? European or Asian release? If anybody has any more information on this card, or knows of other players being produced like this, I'd love to know more!!! In the meantime, hopefully some can enjoy some of the "ahead of its time" effects on this beauty:

1994-95 Collector's Choice Promos David Robinson No. 50 by peaceful_garden, on Flickr

[Bobbyplaza133]

1998 Upper Deck Hardcourt High Court Rookie