What are the Top 10 Topps Chrome RC's Out There

[gomaz]

Hoping for some help from our basketball experts here.

The first two are easy - Lebron and Kobe. But what others players round out the Top 10? Going all the way back to when they first appeared in the 90's.

Guys that come to mind for me are:
Duncan
Iverson
Nowitzki
Carter
Westbrook

But who else and what do you think?

 

[great8]

Curry
Durant
Shaq
Harden

 

[oasis]

i think those 10 count
but dont discount Michael Jordan

Paul Pierce
Dwade
Carmelo anthony

 

[Kol]

Shaq doesn't have TC RC.

Most of the guys listed are prob within the top 10 most wanted. Just keep in mind, from value/sp perspective the 09-10 guys are numbered....so are more sought after (Curry, Harden, Griffin.....even Derozan sells better than a lot of the others listed)

Right now, the hype train is on LBJ, Durant and WB....they have all doubled/tripled in price

 

[gomaz]

Curry
Durant
Shaq
Harden

Thanks Danny. Like kol says, I didn't think Shaq had a TC RC.

i think those 10 count
but dont discount Michael Jordan

Paul Pierce
Dwade
Carmelo anthony

MJ? Isn't his only RC 86 Fleer?

Shaq doesn't have TC RC.

Most of the guys listed are prob within the top 10 most wanted. Just keep in mind, from value/sp perspective the 09-10 guys are numbered....so are more sought after (Curry, Harden, Griffin.....even Derozan sells better than a lot of the others listed)

Right now, the hype train is on LBJ, Durant and WB....they have all doubled/tripled in price

Didn't know that about the 09-10 guys, thanks.

I picked up the Lebron last September for 1/2 of what they are selling for now. Just picked up the Westbrook for double what they were selling for then so I guess it balances out lol. Wanted the Westbrook because he's a great player and we were in the Wynn Spa's waiting room together a couple years ago during the AS break and then played in the same poker room too, but he was playing the high limit game...not me, lol.

So as far as Top 10 goes, these guys...

Lebron
Kobe
Westbrook
Duncan
Dirk
Carter
Durant
Curry
Harden
Pierce
Wade
Anthony
Griffin
Derozan?

That's 14.

What about Iverson, Nash, Ray Allen?

Who would be your Top 10?

 

[Kol]

nice pickups on the 2....WB and LBJ - WB is having a historic season and LBJ is the equivalent to Crosby....so all is good!!

Jordan Topps Chrome (NON RC) sell pretty well, even though it's only a base card....have no clue why, but that's the market.

As for Top 10 desired vs Top 10 value is a little different cause guys like Dirk, Carter, Iverson, Mcgrady, Duncan sell so cheap....I remember buying a Iverson at a show for $20usd last year.

Top 5 would be:
Curry
Kobe
Lebron
Durant
Westbrook

and you can prob fill the bottom 5 with any 5 from your list....what gets messy is when you start factoring refractors and colours....

Thanks Danny. Like kol says, I didn't think Shaq had a TC RC.



MJ? Isn't his only RC 86 Fleer?



Didn't know that about the 09-10 guys, thanks.

I picked up the Lebron last September for 1/2 of what they are selling for now. Just picked up the Westbrook for double what they were selling for then so I guess it balances out lol. Wanted the Westbrook because he's a great player and we were in the Wynn Spa's waiting room together a couple years ago during the AS break and then played in the same poker room too, but he was playing the high limit game...not me, lol.

So as far as Top 10 goes, these guys...

Lebron
Kobe
Westbrook
Duncan
Dirk
Carter
Durant
Curry
Harden
Pierce
Wade
Anthony
Griffin
Derozan?

That's 14.

What about Iverson, Nash, Ray Allen?

Who would be your Top 10?

 

[gomaz]

nice pickups on the 2....WB and LBJ - WB is having a historic season and LBJ is the equivalent to Crosby....so all is good!!

Jordan Topps Chrome (NON RC) sell pretty well, even though it's only a base card....have no clue why, but that's the market.

As for Top 10 desired vs Top 10 value is a little different cause guys like Dirk, Carter, Iverson, Mcgrady, Duncan sell so cheap....I remember buying a Iverson at a show for $20usd last year.

Top 5 would be:
Curry
Kobe
Lebron
Durant
Westbrook

and you can prob fill the bottom 5 with any 5 from your list....what gets messy is when you start factoring refractors and colours....

For me and my PC, I am only concerned with the Regular Topps Chrome RC's. The Refractors just make them out of range price wise and as a hockey guy first and foremost, the colors are parallels to me. So the regular card is what I target.

My eBay search is this: Topps Chrome PSA +(rc,rookie) -(refractor,refractors,xfractor,bgs)

I like your valued vs desired thought. For me, I want the Top 10 players who will firstly have a shot at the Hall of Fame and secondly, be remembered for their on and off the court performance and integrity.

I am not a fan of Durant. So likely will not pursue his card. Same with Iverson. But I loved Ray Allen. Curry and Kobe I will pursue but time has to be right as the prices are high.

Duncan, Dirk, Pierce, Nash, Allen are all on my list for various reasons. Perhaps Derozan because he's a Raptor.

Kol, what are our thoughts in terms of the say Top 10 in terms of desirability?

 

[Kol]

For me and my PC, I am only concerned with the Regular Topps Chrome RC's. The Refractors just make them out of range price wise and as a hockey guy first and foremost, the colors are parallels to me. So the regular card is what I target.

My eBay search is this: Topps Chrome PSA +(rc,rookie) -(refractor,refractors,xfractor,bgs)

I like your valued vs desired thought. For me, I want the Top 10 players who will firstly have a shot at the Hall of Fame and secondly, be remembered for their on and off the court performance and integrity.

I am not a fan of Durant. So likely will not pursue his card. Same with Iverson. But I loved Ray Allen. Curry and Kobe I will pursue but time has to be right as the prices are high.

Duncan, Dirk, Pierce, Nash, Allen are all on my list for various reasons. Perhaps Derozan because he's a Raptor.

Kol, what are our thoughts in terms of the say Top 10 in terms of desirability?

Right on. In the basketball world there are many collectors who love pre-panini products, hence the rise of toppschrome prices.

As for top 10 desired, prob more of the 90s vs the 00s. Ie although a derozan tc might be worth more than iverson/Allen/pierce, I would think the later are more desired for pc and for guys who have watched them play... I think you have the right list tbh. Centering is the key factor to keep in mind, and psa10 versions are much more desired vs bgs95....your simple eBay search will tell you the pricing is quite surprising.

The only other interesting thing to point out is 96-97 Topps Chrome cards...they will all eventually start turning green. It's how they were produced chemically....google Kobe Topps Chrome "hulk" and read about on it. No matter how you care for them, slabbed or not, they will turn green.

 

[Iceman]

Does Kevin Garnett have one?

 

[Kol]

Does Kevin Garnett have one?

No. Kevin Garnett has a Topps finest rc. First Topps Chrome is kobes rookie year and the last would be Currys rookie year

 

[newfiecomicguy1]

Steve Nash, Iverson and TMac should be on that list.

 

[gomaz]

Right on. In the basketball world there are many collectors who love pre-panini products, hence the rise of toppschrome prices.

As for top 10 desired, prob more of the 90s vs the 00s. Ie although a derozan tc might be worth more than iverson/Allen/pierce, I would think the later are more desired for pc and for guys who have watched them play... I think you have the right list tbh. Centering is the key factor to keep in mind, and psa10 versions are much more desired vs bgs95....your simple eBay search will tell you the pricing is quite surprising.

The only other interesting thing to point out is 96-97 Topps Chrome cards...they will all eventually start turning green. It's how they were produced chemically....google Kobe Topps Chrome "hulk" and read about on it. No matter how you care for them, slabbed or not, they will turn green.

Great info, thanks. Had no idea about the Kobe's going green. Do they all do that? And has it done anything to their value over the years?

 

[Kol]

Great info, thanks. Had no idea about the Kobe's going green. Do they all do that? And has it done anything to their value over the years?

Yes significant impact on value. I wouldn't even buy one for 25% of market if it has turned green. Some believers feel that they will not turn green if protected well (optimistic ppl)

I've owned and spoke with many ppl that will pc 96-97 chrome cards and based on what I've gathered, they will all turn green....some faster some slower

 

[oasis]

interesting about the "turning green"

Ill have to find my kobe and check it out.
Does this impact other releases that have the chromium finish?

 

[Kol]

interesting about the "turning green"

Ill have to find my kobe and check it out.
Does this impact other releases that have the chromium finish?

From what I understand, no. Greening only impacted 1996-97 the inaugural release

 

[jlemire]

Jer;

Im a little late to the party!! lol why didn't you ask me you know im the hoops guy!!
Top 10 IMHO

1. Lebron
2. Kobe
3. Dirk
4. Westbrook
5. Curry (brutal card design! stupid topps losing their license!)
6. Duncan (give this one a year and watch price!! mark my word.... *cough* Buyers Group *Cough*
7. Durant
8. Harden
9. Nash
10. AI

I may have missed some! HOWEVER if you include 12-13 and on Prizm (which has replaced Topps Chrome) add the following to your list

1. Leonard 12-13
2. Anthony Davis 12-13
3. KAT 15-16
4. Giannis 14-15
5. Ben Simmons 16-17

in no particular order.