90-91 SkyBox Basketball Series II: I was getting bored with what's left at the local store so I went on Amazon and purchased unopened packs of basketball and football cards. Each was just under $10 and guaranteed at least 100 cards. With the photos you knew you were getting junk wax which I am good with. This Series II pack of SkyBox was a pleasant surprise. With the documentary on the last season of the Bulls dynasty filling the sports void right now, which I'm thoroughly enjoying, it was with great fun that I pulled the GOAT.
I've always liked the design on these for some reason. It's got 80's written all over it but I'm all in. I've busted a series II wax box before and I'm itching to do a series I break. The birthday is coming up so who knows. These guys were both workhorses under the basket in their time. It was a shame neither got a ring as they were traded prior to their respective clubs getting a championship.
You get a mix of cards from both series in these packs but these NBA Draft, team checklists and coach cards are unique to Series II. I really really like those team logo cards. I don't know what the heck I'd do with all of them but I'd figure it out. Probably end up in a binder.
I'm very happy with this pack. Like any packs from any year they can be hit or miss. This one is definitely a hit. It'll be fun showing off the other packs over the next month or so. Sir Charles makes an appearance as well below to round out this pack.
BREAKDOWN:
15 – Total Cards2 – Coaches
2 – Team Checklists
1 – NBA Draft
I got a bunch these floatin' around my closet in a shoebox somewhere. I loved these when they came out. Still do.
ReplyDeleteThese are always fun. I don't hesitate to grab these given the chance.
DeleteSuch a great pack! You might want to hold off on buying that box of series 1 for a bit, at least until the current MJ craze cools down, as those boxes are selling for over $30 right now, which is about 3x what they were going for just a couple of months ago.
ReplyDeleteGreat call. I did wonder why prices had spiked. That didn't even dawn on me. Duh
DeleteThat Jordan is such a cool card. It's kinda cool that it's finally receiving some love by basketball fans after 30 years.
ReplyDeleteI've seen that card a few times lately by chance so it was fun pulling one of my own.
DeleteI was also a big fan of this set at the time. less o now, just because the tan-ish brown border color isn't my cup of tea. But the logo cards are great.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not for everyone and not one I'd normally tend towards. But I thought it was so cool at the time...and still do.
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