Where does Spectra fall among Panini products

tjforce · 07-13-2020, 11:24 AM

I'm trying to understand the football market a bit more and am wondering where Spectra ranks in the pecking order among Panini products.

I understand that Prizm/Optic/Select/Contenders are probably the top tier among the non-highend sets, but I was wondering if I could set some help in learning what's next, and where Spectra in particular falls.

Also, just for fun, what is generally considered Panini's least liked football release?

Thanks

TheFrenzy · 07-13-2020, 12:18 PM

Spectra is definitely a niche product.

It probably comes the closest to recapturing that 90s neon insert vibe, but there's still a nostalgia gap between Spectra and those cards.

So some collectors really dig the over-the-top eye-catching designs while others think its a bit gaudy. Plus the neon ink autographs can be really hard to read.

I wouldn't bust it for its long-term value, but they do look cool in a player collection and there are some inserts sets like that Hall of Fame autos that are universally loved and could have some serious long-term value.

Seahawks fan · 07-13-2020, 12:24 PM

It's topps equivalent is Bowman Sterling. I don't see much of a long term value other than the superbowl auto set.

heatdawg · 07-13-2020, 12:43 PM

Spectra is my favorite non top tier. It's not top tier but for me its first in line after tier 1. I think the on card autos are just amazing, even though lately I see a bunch of stickers. The older spectra had a lot of on card autos that I own

SleeperCards · 07-13-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Seahawks fan

It's topps equivalent is Bowman Sterling. I don't see much of a long term value other than the superbowl auto set.

Is that what it's supposed to be? I thought it was supposed to be Finest? I guess Sterling makes sense with the thick stock.

majestik101 · 07-13-2020, 01:02 PM

Spectra is great for singles. However I prefer Obsidian these days.

dolphinsdude · 07-13-2020, 01:28 PM

At first I didn't like the thickness of the inserts but now I really appreciate the eye appeal, especially the die-cuts.

nfcsaints · 07-13-2020, 08:04 PM

Outstanding “superfractor swirl” on the 1/1s and brilliant use of patches for the SSP stuff. Thickness, rainbow opportunity and inventive backgrounds (marble, nebula, etc) make it fun and “less typical” for a collector.....especially a player collector.

Seahawks fan · 07-14-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SleeperCards

Is that what it's supposed to be? I thought it was supposed to be Finest? I guess Sterling makes sense with the thick stock.

Finest for looks I guess but the pack format with expensive multiple hit packs is more Bowman Sterling. If you busted Sterling or Spectra you end up with a ton of hits but the box was so expensive 9/10 you don't make jack squat in return.

ld8759 · 07-14-2020, 12:07 PM

I love the Spectra parallels. I bought up some low #'d Brady,Gronk and Edelman's for the PC. I like the colors,especially with Brady in his Color Rush uni. Maybe it's a girl thing,but a little gaudy is okay with me.

07-13-2020, 11:24 AM	#1
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,496	Where does Spectra fall among Panini products I'm trying to understand the football market a bit more and am wondering where Spectra ranks in the pecking order among Panini products. I understand that Prizm/Optic/Select/Contenders are probably the top tier among the non-highend sets, but I was wondering if I could set some help in learning what's next, and where Spectra in particular falls. Also, just for fun, what is generally considered Panini's least liked football release? Thanks __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

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Seahawks fan Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 7,892	It's topps equivalent is Bowman Sterling. I don't see much of a long term value other than the superbowl auto set. __________________ Always looking for Kam Chancellor and Rare Marcus Trufant cards. I will buy or trade just message me.

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majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 44,859 majestik101	Spectra is great for singles. However I prefer Obsidian these days. __________________ If you reply with...."last one on eBay sold for this"...then you should have bought it on eBay. "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

07-13-2020, 08:04 PM	#8
nfcsaints Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 2,795 nfcsaints	Outstanding “superfractor swirl” on the 1/1s and brilliant use of patches for the SSP stuff. Thickness, rainbow opportunity and inventive backgrounds (marble, nebula, etc) make it fun and “less typical” for a collector.....especially a player collector. __________________ SUPERCOLLECTING Jim Everett and Henry Ellard Jim Everett (804/841 = 95%) Henry Ellard (524/602= 87%)

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ld8759 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,708	I love the Spectra parallels. I bought up some low #'d Brady,Gronk and Edelman's for the PC. I like the colors,especially with Brady in his Color Rush uni. Maybe it's a girl thing,but a little gaudy is okay with me. __________________ Rest in peace, Connor. Rest in peace, Leoneez.

07-13-2020, 12:18 PM	#2
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Spectra is definitely a niche product. It probably comes the closest to recapturing that 90s neon insert vibe, but there's still a nostalgia gap between Spectra and those cards. So some collectors really dig the over-the-top eye-catching designs while others think its a bit gaudy. Plus the neon ink autographs can be really hard to read. I wouldn't bust it for its long-term value, but they do look cool in a player collection and there are some inserts sets like that Hall of Fame autos that are universally loved and could have some serious long-term value.

07-13-2020, 12:43 PM	#4
heatdawg Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,489 heatbreaker	Spectra is my favorite non top tier. It's not top tier but for me its first in line after tier 1. I think the on card autos are just amazing, even though lately I see a bunch of stickers. The older spectra had a lot of on card autos that I own

07-13-2020, 01:28 PM	#7
dolphinsdude Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,148	At first I didn't like the thickness of the inserts but now I really appreciate the eye appeal, especially the die-cuts.