need some help on this older set

[recchifan]

hey guys i am a little confused on an older parallel set and need some help with some clarification

the set and cards in question are the following

can someone tell me how to tell the difference between teh two cards.

i had what i seemed to believe the regular artist proof in hand and then bought the special, but to my eye they seem to be the same card?? anyone have a scan of the difference or that knows how to tell them apart??


1996-97 Score Artist's Proofs 26 Mark Recchi
1996-97 Score Special Artist's Proofs 26 Mark Recchi

 

[Hama]

The Special APs were received by the dealers who redeemed the cards for the winners that year. On the top of the circle would be Dealer's Choice IIRC

 

[drearick]

The only difference between the regular Artist Proof and the "Special" Artist Proof is the thickness of the card stock ... other than that they look exactly the same. It is very obvious when you are holding them, but you can't see any difference in pictures.

And, as Hama said, there was also a "Dealer's" Artist Proof which did have some extra wording around the "Artist Proof logo" on the front of the card.

 

[recchifan]

okay i do have the dealers artidat proof aswell and can tell teh difference with the wording but the reg.. AP and the special AP therefor the only differnce between them would be the thickness?? kinds of like a regular jersey card and a patch card but not as thick i would imagine