90s Basketball Card Pack Opening | Retail EXCLUSIVE HITS | 1996-97 Fleer Metal [S2 E22]

[@timwu5237]

Love the new practice of doing a close up on the cards! Keep it up

[@90sbballcards]

+Tim Wu thanks! I’m glad you liked the change! It’s a bit more work but it’s worth it if you like it

[@michaelstahl129]

I love Fleer Metal!! Beautiful cards!! Back in the 90s I bought a Michael Jordan scoring magnet from my LCS. It was a really great looking card and I was hooked on Fleer Metal. Still have the card in my PC.

[@90sbballcards]

+Michael Stahl agreed. Fleer Metal hasn’t disappointed collectors since it came out in 1995

[@Donnieburger80]

I wish I would've bought some fleer metal packs in 97. I got out of the hobby back then. Back into collecting. Mid to late 90s cards were awesome.

[@90sbballcards]

Yeah. One of those great hindsight is 20/20 situations. 1997 Fleet Metal wasn't a very popular product when it came out. Boy how times have changed

[@thegotgameshow2909]

Ayeee! I loved these kids as a kid. Brought back some great memories. :)

[@90sbballcards]

Yes. These were a staple for my collection as a kid. now they are all the rage.

[@thegotgameshow2909]

@@90sbballcards And for good reason.

[@bmac85north]

Man the cyber metal prolly most underrated insert set imo for series 2 and I just so happen to still have my kobe which is just sick looking with the robot like design in the background!! Think those were like 1:6 the kobe being much tougher and a hard grade like most this stuff!!

[@90sbballcards]

The Kobe is the best

[@JIMMBAY1]

Some nice cards!. Great video and content. I thank thee for sharing all...

[@90sbballcards]

Thanks!

[@stpcardcollector]

Great cards! Have a few of these sitting in my collection, but none of the big inserts. I think you may want to check your smoke detector battery. Sounded like one in the background beeping.

[@90sbballcards]

+stpcardcollector they are all awesome looking cards! Big inserts or base. Ya I noticed that when I was editing but I didn’t notice it during filming. I’ll have to look into it. Thanks.

[@georgeestrada7498]

As a 90s kid collecting cards kept out of joining a gang or getting into other stuff. Fleet metal where my favorite cards.

[@90sbballcards]

+George Estrada oh wow. I’m glad you found cards! It’s a great hobby. Fleer Metal was a staple for me too

[@gymlimberita715]

My relationship with Metal in the 90's was about the same as every other collector: Mid-tier pomp & gaud that offered a bit more than Topps. I never expected anything mind-blowing from these packs but I did buy them in bunches as they were affordable. And I'm glad I did bc these days Metal is kind of a legend, one that nobody expected.

[@90sbballcards]

+Ben champagne right. It’s crazy how these were “cheap” cards for kids then. Not so much now

[@g_luke1946]

WOW Metal Edge from PIP very nice....like your vids, cards from the 90s are legendary...regards from germany!

[@90sbballcards]

G_ Luke thanks. Wow. Germany has some great collectors!

[@themjpull4052]

love that insert MJ!

[@90sbballcards]

THE MJ PULL thanks. Steel Slammin’ is a sweet set

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

Those cards are cool I had a few back then

[@90sbballcards]

Yes, These are very popular especially now.

[@CameronGlass1]

nice pippen

[@90sbballcards]

+Cameron Glass thanks! I was surprised to say the least.

[@andrewmarks4640]

hey jake, in the simplest terms.....why is 97-98 fleer metal universe #23 creeping up in value? Is it comparable to a 93/94 scoring king? Is it a better made card that doesn't degrade like a SK? Is it the next version/upgrade after topps finest style cards?

[@90sbballcards]

Hey, great question. the simplest answer is because the base is the closest many people can get to the record setting PMG Green. With the popularity of PMGs now, he base version started to take off as well. but the prices can tend to have rather wild swings.

[@fnp802]

Hi. Your channel is awesome. 90s basketball is what I collect. Do you know if the 1995 maximum metal is in both hobby and retail boxes?

[@90sbballcards]

Thank you! Maximum Metal is 1:36 packs in Series 1 Hobby & Retail

[@fnp802]

Got it. Thank you. I appreciate you replying and engaging with your viewers unlike other content creators. Have a good day!

[@damonarvid3548]

You say the lenticular Molten Metal are typically in very good condition 5:00 but there are actually no PSA 10s and very few 9s.... could you clarify?

[@90sbballcards]

Pop counts aren’t always a great reflection of a cards’ typical condition. There are lots of cards that just aren’t graded often and sit with collectors for long periods of time. So this is based on looking at 100s cards in person and in photos. The lenticular cards are made with a plastic which is more resilient than cardboard

[@damonarvid3548]

@@90sbballcards I am guessing though that this is not the case for this specific lenticular. Remember, this is the ribbed type that scratches easily. I think there are minute surface imperfections on 99 percent of this already super rare pull.

[@90sbballcards]

@@damonarvid3548 no. That’s not correct. It’s a misconception that the ribbed surface makes these more susceptible to scratches. Remember these are made of hard plastic. Much like plastic acetate cards. Which scratches are possible. On those centering and the adherence of any foil is more common the cause of condition issues. These lenticular cards in this product utilize the same technology of the 2 lenticular sets that preceded it as well as 2 more in the same year and 1 more after this. The cause of condition issues were typically found on the backs of these cards. These lenticular cards and the multitude of other like it in fact tend to grade better than any cardboard cards produced in the era.

[@damonarvid3548]

@@90sbballcards Hm I'll defer but I will investigate further.... the 90s Kidd collector I got it from in Cebu was sure it was not only very rare, but almost never grades high. And just holding it in hand I see how difficult even a 9 would be. It's the cutting process they used on this particular card, more than anything. Edges are almost never clean. I would pray for a 9.5 on this one, but then there never has been a Molten Metal 1st series 9.5, so chances are not good.

[@damonarvid3548]

Request: Fleer Metal Universe 97-98 packs (not champions). Can't actually find any of those being broke on Utoob

[@90sbballcards]

I did open some of those for Baseball. As for the Basketball, I'd love to! I'm open to donations. Retail packs sell for about $120 each. Hobby packs sell for over $200 each. If someone can supply them I'd be happy to rip them and share ALL the details about that set.

[@jtakeo11]

Have the whole set!

[@90sbballcards]

Wow. Congrats

[@ghilbalquin4668]

sooooo nostalgic

[@90sbballcards]

Yup! The best 🙂

[@johnibasco9170]

The most ilove NBA card Fleer Metal

[@90sbballcards]

Fleer Metal sure is a crowd pleaser.

[@huehue6948]

Is this the set where you have the chance to get the red and gree pmg?

[@90sbballcards]

The parallel in this is the Silver Star Spotlight. The PMG Red and Green you mention are only in 1997-98 Metal Universe

[@barryrobinson6025]

Fleer metal prices are on crack all of sudden I sold Jordan last month for $45 dollars today I seen one sell for $500 and yes base 97-98 fleer metal universe Jordan

[@90sbballcards]

Barry Robinson ya it’s wild. Prices are SURGING!🤯