People don’t realize how SP these were and how hard they are to find in good condition. Centering was a problem this year. Check out the cost of a PSA 10 Nowitzki rookie. I thought thought this Pierce had a chance as a PSA 10. Unlucky.

I used to not like these reprint refractors but after seeing a few autographed in matching-color paint pens (this card and other similar ones like the Gretzky rookie), they are starting to grow on me. They aren’t crazy expensive, they spark some nostalgia and they actually kind of rare, too! (Looking at pop reports to get an idea).

Topps

Rookie

The 2003-04 rookie class had LeBron, Carmelo, Wade and Bosh. It was STACKED! This is a beautiful example of Carmelo’s chrome rookie refractor. One of this best rookie cards well-centered and in fantastic condition.