1998-99 Topps Finest Series 2 NBA Basketball 🏀 Complete Sets

1998-99 Topps Finest Series 2 NBA Basketball 🏀 Complete Set

The 1998-99 Topps Finest Series 2 is a premium release from the late 90s, revered by collectors for its iconic chromium finish and a strong checklist of star players and key rookies. This set is particularly notable for its "mystery" card design and the highly collectible refractors.

Description:

Set Composition: Series 2 is a continuation of the base set from Series 1. Series 2 contains the rest of the base set, which are cards 126-250 that features a number of star players and a significant rookie class that includes Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, and Mike Bibby.

Key Cards & Rookies: The set is anchored by several highly desirable cards, including:

• Kobe Bryant (#175): The most valuable base card in the set.
• Michael Jordan (#160): A highly sought-after card featuring the legendary player.
• Vince Carter (#221): A key rookie card for the future Hall of Famer.
• Dirk Nowitzki (#234): A highly valuable rookie card for the future NBA champion.

Design: The cards are known for their high-quality, reflective chromium finish that gives the card a distinct metallic shine. The "mystery" design of this set features a removable protective coating on the front of the card. When the coating is peeled off, it reveals a player's stats or a different design. This protective coating is a key part of the card's value, and a card with the coating still intact is often considered more desirable.