1995-96 Topps Finest Series 1 & 2 🏀 Complete Set

1995-96 Topps Finest Series 1 & 2  🏀 Complete Set

The 1995-96 Topps Finest set is a highly influential release in the history of modern sports cards. It's a premium product from a pivotal era, known for its iconic chromium finish and a landmark rookie class that includes some of the biggest names from the 1995 NBA Draft. A complete set of both Series 1 and Series 2 is a significant collection for any basketball card enthusiast.

Description:

• Set Composition: The complete set consists of 252 cards, with Series 1 containing 140 cards and Series 2 containing the remaining 112 cards.

• Key Cards & Rookies: The value of a complete set is heavily anchored by the rookie cards from the 1995 NBA Draft class. The most valuable rookie cards in this set are:

  • Kevin Garnett (#244): The most desirable rookie card in the set, a future Hall of Famer and NBA champion.

  • Rasheed Wallace (#248): A key rookie card of a dominant defensive player.

  • Jerry Stackhouse (#245): A key rookie card of a prolific scorer.

  • Antonio McDyess (#247): A key rookie card of a high-flying power forward.

• Star Power: The set also includes key base cards of established superstars:

  • Michael Jordan (#229): A highly sought-after card featuring the legendary player.

  • Shaquille O'Neal (#32): A key card of the dominant center.

• Design: The cards are known for their premium, reflective chromium finish and a unique "mystery" card design where a removable protective coating on the front of the card conceals a part of the design or stats. Cards with the coating still intact are generally considered more valuable and are a key factor for collectors when assembling a complete set.