1996-97 Topps Stars Basketball Forum

So today I noticed that the Card of the Day is from 1996 Topps Stars.  I have also noticed that the name of this set has been changed to 1996-97 Topps Stars.  I see a comment from Billy stating that the year for this release "should" be 1996-97 instead of just 1996.  

I would like to see if we can come to a unified decision on how this set should be listed.  The reason I am concerned about this is because I have my entire collection organized based on the order that the TCDB has my sets in my collection.  This way it is much easier for me to locate specific cards.  Now that this has been changed from 1996 to 1996-97, my cards are now out of the correct order and I need to reorganize them to reflect the change.

The thing is, I am pretty sure Beckett and other sources list this set as 1996, even though it may not be completely accurate.  However, wouldn't we want our checklists here to be uniform with the rest of the hobby world?  I mean, we don't list Stadium Club here as "Topps Stadium Club" strictly because no other sources refer to it that way other than the packaging from Topps.

I would really like to see if we can get a consensus that we can all agree on because until then, my collection is going to have this loose end that is really going to bother my OCD. lol 

Soooo, 1996 or 1996-97 officially?  

Basketball and hockey should always account for the over lap into the next year in my opinion . It gets confusing when trying to search for players by year when both formats are used. 

The double year makes sense to me

Please forgive me. I have stated many times that I am not big with basketball. But I see an opportunity to play Devil's Advocate here and I'm gonna take it!

If the set was released in 1996, shouldn't it be 1996, because it isn't a current year set? Current season hockey and basketball sets should have the split year in my opinion, but if the set wasn't released for the 1996-97 season and was instead released in 1996, shouldn't it be listed as such?

Again, throwing some thoughts out there. I have no opinion one way or another myself, but I enjoy these discussions.

Jason

PS sorry for any typos. I'm on my phone. 

http://www.tradingcarddb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/2573/cid/6422117/1996-97-Topps-Stars-NNO-Fan-Favorites-Ballot

I'm okay with the change to 1996-97. Read the first few lines on the back. 

1996 is correct.  This set does not cover a season, it covers careers. It is a set of former players/stars. It doesn't document the prior season nor the upcoming/current season.

And that's why I love baseball.....no overlap in years.

As always, C2C has solid logic.....however as SunDevil points out the manufacturer labels the set 1996-97. Unless the ballot card is an ERR then I say you go what is printed on the card / packaging.

The card is always right......unless it's wrong.

Hmm, I wish someone would make an executive decision about this.  Basically, I agree with C2Cigars.  Also in my opinion, we should have it match other hobby sources and publications.  I'm curious also as to what Billy's input on this is as I think it is his comment that led to the set year being changed.  I realize some may feel that it should be 1996-97 due to certain factors, but should we really be listing it differently than everywhere else?

Only Admin could make an executive decision. We can only offer opinions.

I would add that the set was released too honor the 50th season, which was 1996-97, so in that sense, it was a set for that season.

I would also add that I don't care at all either way.