Question about 2015 Topps Chrome

dashcol · 09-05-2015, 09:16 AM

I have looked throughout the board for the answer to my simple question and couldn't find it, hopefully you guys can give me a quick answer.

Yes I do know how GOOGLE works but couldn't find anything.

Basic question, refractors used to be labeled as such and it seems like they aren't any more. Prism refractors are easy to tell and color refractors are easy as well but regular refractors is the only way to tell is to look at them and see which ones seem to refract light better?

If that is true seems like some may go unnoticed or some may be referred to as refractors when they aren't. I looked as well and the codes on the back are all the same as well.

Thanks for helping

SSsportsCARDS · 09-05-2015, 09:21 AM

Yep, only way to tell is by looking.

RollTribe · 09-05-2015, 10:13 AM

I think Topps overlooked some things in this set. It would be better if base refractors had the same design as the auto refractors (with the silver borders). They really should have "refractor" written on the back of the card somewhere.

RetailPhenom · 09-05-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RollTribe

I think Topps overlooked some things in this set. It would be better if base refractors had the same design as the auto refractors (with the silver borders). They really should have "refractor" written on the back of the card somewhere.

Gotta love the bottom line. Topps CEO "How can we save money on production?" Design staff "Leave Refractor off the back, should save us a couple bucks." Topps CEO "Brilliant!"

whitesoxfan3579 · 09-05-2015, 10:36 AM

I understand when refractors first came out in '93 you do not see the word "refractor" on the card. Nowadays, especially considering the amount of buying and selling that occurs online, it is very frustrating not to see refractor cards labeled as such.

blackandgold · 09-05-2015, 11:04 AM

It is frustrating that they don't have refractor on the back. To me this is the best Topps chrome design to date so far

dashcol · 09-05-2015, 11:40 AM

Yes so frustrating. Normally I just put the set together so if one slips by that is a refractor and not the base then so be it.

This time in the three boasters and one hanger I bought I didn't get anything good, but when going through them again to sort them I noticed my Joc Pederson RC was actually the SP variation and I believe it to be a refractor not a base.

I don't go after master sets just base sets, so this card should be traded/sold but the difference between a refractor and a base is significant enough in price for me to need to know the difference before I move it.

Oh well pretty sure it's refractor so that's how I will move it

smanzari · 09-05-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dashcol

Yes so frustrating. Normally I just put the set together so if one slips by that is a refractor and not the base then so be it.

This time in the three boasters and one hanger I bought I didn't get anything good, but when going through them again to sort them I noticed my Joc Pederson RC was actually the SP variation and I believe it to be a refractor not a base.

I don't go after master sets just base sets, so this card should be traded/sold but the difference between a refractor and a base is significant enough in price for me to need to know the difference before I move it.

Oh well pretty sure it's refractor so that's how I will move it

If I remember correctly, I think all photo variations are refractors- so that should help you in your uncertainty with the Joc!

dashcol · 09-05-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

If I remember correctly, I think all photo variations are refractors- so that should help you in your uncertainty with the Joc!

Awesome thanks for the help!

bwalter1 · 09-05-2015, 01:29 PM

Is the topps code on the back different? I don't have any to check.

dashcol · 09-05-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

Is the topps code on the back different? I don't have any to check.

No they are all the same so they even stopped that. I looked at base, refractors, prism refractors, purple, green, sepia, and pink. All the same code. The inserts have different codes that's about it.

Makes me upset because I absolutely love this set this year!

coachnip13 · 09-05-2015, 03:42 PM

I turned on my phone spotlight and ran it over each card. The rainbow effect makes it pretty clear when you do it that way.

Hallco · 09-05-2015, 04:27 PM

I saw a video with some guy explaining that it is supposed to be a "subtle rainbow".

coachnip13 · 09-05-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallco

I saw a video with some guy explaining that it is supposed to be a "subtle rainbow".

Yep. When you angle them or put them under a direct bright light the rainbow is hard to miss.

Peties Army · 09-05-2015, 07:15 PM

They did the samething in football in 2014. It is hard to tell at first but once you see a few. At first I didn't know which were which. Now I can pick them out real fast.

ToppsCollector1 · 09-05-2015, 07:30 PM

That happens with a few cards every once in a while but apparently its common with this set.

However the Variation photos typically dont have Refractors

ck6599 · 09-05-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blackandgold

It is frustrating that they don't have refractor on the back. To me this is the best Topps chrome design to date so far

I feel completely the opposite.......this years design for baseball and football is the worst I've ever seen......ugly, unattractive, and really tough to look at. Just like some of my ex girlfriends.

09-05-2015, 09:16 AM	#1
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,710	Question about 2015 Topps Chrome I have looked throughout the board for the answer to my simple question and couldn't find it, hopefully you guys can give me a quick answer. Yes I do know how GOOGLE works but couldn't find anything. Basic question, refractors used to be labeled as such and it seems like they aren't any more. Prism refractors are easy to tell and color refractors are easy as well but regular refractors is the only way to tell is to look at them and see which ones seem to refract light better? If that is true seems like some may go unnoticed or some may be referred to as refractors when they aren't. I looked as well and the codes on the back are all the same as well. Thanks for helping __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

09-05-2015, 09:21 AM	#2
SSsportsCARDS Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 5,780 ss_sports_cards	Yep, only way to tell is by looking. __________________ Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun is shining. -Satchel Paige 1st John 4:10

09-05-2015, 11:40 AM	#7
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,710	Yes so frustrating. Normally I just put the set together so if one slips by that is a refractor and not the base then so be it. This time in the three boasters and one hanger I bought I didn't get anything good, but when going through them again to sort them I noticed my Joc Pederson RC was actually the SP variation and I believe it to be a refractor not a base. I don't go after master sets just base sets, so this card should be traded/sold but the difference between a refractor and a base is significant enough in price for me to need to know the difference before I move it. Oh well pretty sure it's refractor so that's how I will move it __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

09-05-2015, 07:30 PM	#16
ToppsCollector1 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago IL, USA Posts: 12,525 ToppsCollector1	That happens with a few cards every once in a while but apparently its common with this set. However the Variation photos typically dont have Refractors __________________

09-05-2015, 10:13 AM	#3
RollTribe Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,404 910cards 1337cards	I think Topps overlooked some things in this set. It would be better if base refractors had the same design as the auto refractors (with the silver borders). They really should have "refractor" written on the back of the card somewhere.

09-05-2015, 10:36 AM	#5
whitesoxfan3579 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 2,007 alaa6385-53jvwf	I understand when refractors first came out in '93 you do not see the word "refractor" on the card. Nowadays, especially considering the amount of buying and selling that occurs online, it is very frustrating not to see refractor cards labeled as such.

09-05-2015, 11:04 AM	#6
blackandgold Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lockport La Posts: 9,072 guidry2732	It is frustrating that they don't have refractor on the back. To me this is the best Topps chrome design to date so far

09-05-2015, 01:29 PM	#10
bwalter1 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,098	Is the topps code on the back different? I don't have any to check.

09-05-2015, 03:42 PM	#12
coachnip13 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Siesta Key, FL Posts: 9,643	I turned on my phone spotlight and ran it over each card. The rainbow effect makes it pretty clear when you do it that way.

09-05-2015, 04:27 PM	#13
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	I saw a video with some guy explaining that it is supposed to be a "subtle rainbow".

09-05-2015, 07:15 PM	#15
Peties Army Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 19,441 buddywilshire2003	They did the samething in football in 2014. It is hard to tell at first but once you see a few. At first I didn't know which were which. Now I can pick them out real fast.