Which card would you pick? BRADY refractor v. BRADY refractor

CaptainUgly · 10-18-2018, 02:27 PM

I've been collecting and selling Tom Brady Refractors for quite some time. I generally prefer lower numbered parallels to the early, higher numbered parallels, even though the 2002's sell for more money. What is your preference? For this example, choosing between these two: (Assuming they are equal in grade or equal in raw condition)

2002 Topps Chrome Black Refractor /599
2004 Topps Chrome Black Refractor /100

Onepocketj · 10-18-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainUgly

I've been collecting and selling Tom Brady Refractors for quite some time. I generally prefer lower numbered parallels to the early, higher numbered parallels, even though the 2002's sell for more money. What is your preference? For this example, choosing between these two: (Assuming they are equal in grade or equal in raw condition)

2002 Topps Chrome Black Refractor /599
2004 Topps Chrome Black Refractor /100

I don't even have to say my preference.

CaptainUgly · 10-18-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

I don't even have to say my preference.

True...but we all know you are a huge collector of 2002 Brady cards.

MeteoriteGuy · 10-18-2018, 02:44 PM

I would go 2004 /100. The 2004 and 2005 black refractor /100s are much harder to find then they should be.

3124508 on COMC · 10-18-2018, 03:32 PM

I'd pick the Brady refractor.

Siberian13 · 10-18-2018, 03:37 PM

The 2004 one looks better.

KevJo · 10-18-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3124508 on COMC

I'd pick the Brady refractor.

Aahaa!

Kevin

heatdawg · 10-18-2018, 03:44 PM

the 04 has more eye appeal. that is how I would pick ;P

bamafan3559 · 10-18-2018, 05:24 PM

I don't like the 2004 design, so I would get the 2002 (if I could afford it).

TheVolta · 10-18-2018, 05:35 PM

For me, 2002... I prefer the design and the photo.

Cavaliercards · 10-18-2018, 05:36 PM

2002 easily

CubKings · 10-18-2018, 05:58 PM

I like the 02 design and photo better, but I also like the rarity of the 04. So I may go that way for that reason.

88horsepower · 10-18-2018, 06:01 PM

Love the 2002 design far more.

twisty571 · 10-18-2018, 07:19 PM

I prefer the 02'.

MFaulkCollector · 10-18-2018, 09:44 PM

04 was the first year of /100 numbering on the black vets..... so that has a nice appeal when comparing to the iconic rc's which all have a /100 run as well

i'd buy the 04 without hesitation, i think it looks better and will end up much more valuable in the future

JWBlue · 10-18-2018, 10:15 PM

2004 is sharp. Unique.

hostilecarrot · 10-18-2018, 10:41 PM

Neither.

Do they have one of him dropping that catch against the Eagles last year or one of him holding a deflated football? I’d consider buying something like that.

CaptainUgly · 10-19-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hostilecarrot

Neither.

Do they have one of him dropping that catch against the Eagles last year or one of him holding a deflated football? I’d consider buying something like that.

I don't mind you not collecting Brady cards...it helps put a few more cards in my collection.

Josh611 · 10-19-2018, 10:54 AM

No clue which is which, but the left one looks better IMO

Brian48 · 10-19-2018, 02:56 PM

Not a fan of either. I'd go with the scarcer one if I was still collecting.

View Poll Results: 2002 Brady Black Refractor v. 2004 Brady Black Refractor
2002 Topps Chrome Brady Black Refractor /599	22	48.89%
2004 Topps Chrome Brady Black Refractor /100	23	51.11%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

10-18-2018, 02:27 PM	#1
CaptainUgly Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cali Posts: 933 stevethackeray75	Which card would you pick? BRADY refractor v. BRADY refractor I've been collecting and selling Tom Brady Refractors for quite some time. I generally prefer lower numbered parallels to the early, higher numbered parallels, even though the 2002's sell for more money. What is your preference? For this example, choosing between these two: (Assuming they are equal in grade or equal in raw condition) 2002 Topps Chrome Black Refractor /599 2004 Topps Chrome Black Refractor /100 Attached Thumbnails

10-18-2018, 02:44 PM	#4
MeteoriteGuy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 4,827 MarkBostick	I would go 2004 /100. The 2004 and 2005 black refractor /100s are much harder to find then they should be. __________________ Always looking for low numbered Tony Gonzalez cards.

10-18-2018, 05:35 PM	#10
TheVolta Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,695	For me, 2002... I prefer the design and the photo. __________________ NO STICKERS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/138305299@N04/page1

10-18-2018, 05:36 PM	#11
Cavaliercards Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 30,798 cavaliercards	2002 easily __________________ Always Buying: Vintage and Tobacco Cards Follow us on Twitter AND Instagram: @Cavaliercards

10-18-2018, 03:32 PM	#5
3124508 on COMC BODA Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,081	I'd pick the Brady refractor.

10-18-2018, 03:37 PM	#6
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 68,458 shiller13	The 2004 one looks better.

10-18-2018, 03:44 PM	#8
heatdawg Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,489 heatbreaker	the 04 has more eye appeal. that is how I would pick ;P

10-18-2018, 05:24 PM	#9
bamafan3559 Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN Posts: 1,198 bamafan3559	I don't like the 2004 design, so I would get the 2002 (if I could afford it).

10-18-2018, 05:58 PM	#12
CubKings Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 6,517	I like the 02 design and photo better, but I also like the rarity of the 04. So I may go that way for that reason. __________________ NBA: Marbury, Jordan, Kobe, Westbrook, KD, AI, Jazz MLB: Chicago Cubs, Stanton, Aramis Ramirez, Sosa NFL: Minnesota Vikings, Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson https://sportscardalbum.com/u/cublife

10-18-2018, 06:01 PM	#13
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,335	Love the 2002 design far more. __________________ https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/showcase/rookies/88horsepower-childhood-baseball-rookies-collection/imagegallery/15549

10-18-2018, 07:19 PM	#14
twisty571 Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 8,783	I prefer the 02'.

10-18-2018, 09:44 PM	#15
MFaulkCollector Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,890	04 was the first year of /100 numbering on the black vets..... so that has a nice appeal when comparing to the iconic rc's which all have a /100 run as well i'd buy the 04 without hesitation, i think it looks better and will end up much more valuable in the future

10-18-2018, 10:15 PM	#16
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,643	2004 is sharp. Unique.

10-18-2018, 10:41 PM	#17
hostilecarrot Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,381	Neither. Do they have one of him dropping that catch against the Eagles last year or one of him holding a deflated football? I’d consider buying something like that.

10-19-2018, 10:54 AM	#19
Josh611 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,877	No clue which is which, but the left one looks better IMO __________________

10-19-2018, 02:56 PM	#20
Brian48 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 2,244	Not a fan of either. I'd go with the scarcer one if I was still collecting.

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