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1997 Fleer (Flair Showcase) Basketball Card Overview: The 1997-98 Flair Showcase Row 2 #18 Kobe Bryant card is highly sought after by collectors, commanding strong secondary market interest. Tiered Release Complexity: Fleer’s 1997-98 Flair Showcase set is renowned for its tiered structural checklist. The base card itself had three versions (Row 2, Row 1, Row 0) representing distinct rarity tiers. The "Showstopper" Misconception: In this specific Fleer product line, "Showstopper," "Showtime," and "Showpiece" are not standalone insert sets for every player. Rather, these labels correspond to specific subsets (cards 61-80, 41-60, and 21-40) rather than standard player cards. If your Row 2 card features the "Showstopper" label on the back, it indicates the subset tier, which makes it a rarer pull out of packs. Being a coveted second-year issue of a legendary Hall of Famer, this card benefits from sustained, premium demand. VALUE: PSA 10:~$470-$655 PSA 9:~$190-_$310 PSA 8:~$90-$150