The 1998-1999 SP Authentic set was thoughtfully designed to appeal to collectors. The set can be described in one word: limited. The set is limited to only 120 cards. The set contains three simple sections. It begins with a ten-card Michael Jordan subset, a logical choice to honor his second retirement the previous season. But more interestingly, cards #1-10 correspond to each of his ten scoring titles.
Next comes an 80 card base and finally, 30 “rookie F/X” cards limited in production to 3,500 each. (WARNING!!! Please see our discussion on the Vince Carter rookie card missing the serial number and two with the same number here!!!) These final cards make completing sets a challenge.
The design is “limited” as well, a white background that eliminates the majority of the photograph, forcing the eye towards the player alone. To further highlight the player, the background has a matte finish while the player is left glossy. It’s this concise, simple nature that’s allowed these cards to remain popular with collectors who know a classy set when they see one.
Individual Cards:
- #7 Michael Jordan (Scoring Title #7, ’92-93)
- #95 Vince Carter Rookie
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