Monday, March 24, 2008

Always Be Collecting: 1996 Fleer


1996 Fleer

Base Set: 600 cards (one series)
Parallels: Tiffany: 600 cards (one-per-pack)
Inserts:
  • Checklists: 10 cards (1:6)
  • Golden Memories: 10 cards (1:10)
  • Lumber Company: 12 cards (1:9, retail exclusive)
  • Postseason Glory: 5 cards (1:5)
  • Prospects: 10 cards (1:6)
  • Road Warriors: 10 cards (1:13)
  • Rookie Sensations: 15 cards (1:11)
  • Smoke 'n Heat: 10 cards (1:9)
  • Team Leaders: 28 cards (1:9, Hobby exclusive)
  • Tomorrow's Legends: 10 cards (1:13)
  • Zone: 12 cards (1:90)
Notable Cards: Mike Sweeney RC (big frickin' deal)
Other Notes:
  • After the visual disaster that was 1995 Fleer, '96 opted for a classic full-bleed look with a unique matte finish.
  • Wrappers changed to fin-sealed coated waxpaper.
  • First one-per-pack parallels.
  • Still an insert in each pack, and randomly seeded "Hot Packs."
Packaging: 36 pack, 11-card waxboxes.
Full Set: $80 (NmMT)


1996 Fleer Update

Base Set: 250 cards
Parallels: Tiffany (one-per-pack)
Inserts:
  • Diamond Tribute: 10 cards (1:100)
  • Headliners: 20 cards (1:20, retail exclusive)
  • New Horizons: 20 cards (1:5, Hobby exclusive)
  • Smooth Leather: 10 cards (1:5)
  • Soaring Stars: 10 cards (1:11)
Notable Cards: Tony Batista, Mike Cameron and Chris Singleton RCs were actually worth something.
Other Notes:
  • Encore subset consists of non-traded, non-rookie, superstars.
  • Diamond Tribute inserts are still worth something.
Packaging: 36 pack, 11-card waxboxes.
Full Set: $30 (NmMT)

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