Now this is one of the reason that the 1990s were so popular. Rare, innovative inserts like the platinum portraits were amazing. Using laser technology they created these amazing cards for the skybox metal set. I missed the boat early on and never secured a Jordan or Kobe. I was able to get a nice Kevin Garnett in this nice penny hard away as part of my collection.

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the audacity it takes to feature Tony Clark and his 6 career stolen bases in a set called "Base Shredders"?

This is the single E-X card I got in my skybox Metal Universe Box. Man. They are still cool. I don’t know much about Evan Stewart, but it make me really want to find a vintage E-X box to buy. I can’t afford the 1997-98. But maybe a year or two after that. How much do those vintage boxes run? Where can I get one? I’d love to rip a box, just for fun, or an 96-2000 era box of Flair Showcase. Anyone have any leads on good deals? I’d love to go Jamabalaya, or Legacy hunting. As long as it doesn’t break the bank! Let me know if you have any leads!

I never pull anything. Ever. But I also don’t typically buy wax anymore but I thought this was a fun, cheap rip. First box in years. So back in the day, I never pulled a PMG or credentials or ruby. None of the high end parallels (save for the one 1996-97 Joe Smith Autographics…which was about $90 at the time). This Chris Gotterup is #10/100. It probably worth $5-10. But still fun to be able to pull one, regardless.