1998-99 SP Authentic appears to be one of the better releases for the 1998-99 collecting year. Advertised as offering two autographs per box, the product is a mix of rookies and veterans that would appeal to a variety of collectors. The classic Sign of the Times autographs set is one that is still used today, […]
Month: April 2018
1998-99 O-Pee-Chee Chrome is essentially a slimmed down version of the main Topps release. These “chrome” style cards are shiny and each has an additional refractor set. unfortunately, unlike Topps, OPC Chrome does not offer any memorabilia or autograph hits, instead electing to offer only base and inserts. While some collectors may still be […]
1998-99 Pacific Revolution was another Pacific product that focused on inserts and base parallels, while ignoring memorabilia and autographs completely. While this would have mostly scared off big time collectors, it was the perfect product for those just getting started, as well as those on a budget. In addition, this release offered both :die-cut”, and […]
1998-99 Pacific Paramount is another standard Pacific product. As usual it focuses on inserts and parallels, while leaving out memorabilia and autographs completely. There is nothing about it that stands out from other Pacific products, but can still be a fun tear for younger collectors or those looking for a little 1990s nostalgia. Each box […]
1998-99 Pacific Omega is one of the better releases from the company. It doesn’t offer memorabilia or autographs, but does have some nice looking cards, as well as some one of ones. The Planet Ice Parallel is particularly interesting, as it uses a system of tiered rarity, ranging from #/100 to 1/1. Other interesting inserts […]
1998-99 Pacific Dynagon Ice is a classic Pacific product that focuses on inserts and parallels. Unlike many other products, this one offers printing plates, which was not a common inclusion during the late 90s. Even more unusual is the inclusion of both front and back plates. Other than the plates the product offers no memorabilia […]
1998-99 Pacific Crown Royale is an example of the standard Pacific product. It offers no memorabilia or autograph hits, but does have some nice insert sets that appeal to set builders. Each box also offers one Jumbo Cramer’s Choice cards, which are also available in serial numbered parallels. While this is clearly not a big […]
1998-99 Pacific Aurora is another small time product from Pacific, but is still the type of product that was popular in the late 90s. Each box contained a variety of inserts, including a collectible cube that had to be folded in order to assemble. There was also an extremely rare Martin Brodeur autograph chance, but […]
1998-99 Pacific Hockey is the base name brand for the company and offers a selection of cards that can be found in the other releases. like many Pacific brands, it doesn’t offer memorabilia or autographs, but instead relies on it collectibity for set builders and the rarity of hits such as Cramer’s Choice and Titanium […]
1998-99 Topps Gold Label was an oddball product that revolved around 1 central checklist. This main checklist accounts for the majority of the product, and comes in a variety of variations and tiers of rarity. This essentially means that there are multiple versions of the same base set, but that they are different enough that […]