Series 003 – Sporty

This series of cards is highly coveted because they are not as common as the other regular series AND they use images from a photoshoot not previously released. I call this series Sporty but, call it whatever you want hahaha, there is no official name. So, this series comes in two variations as well but a quick note. The rare variation of this card is called an “etching variation.” Some people thought there was two types of rare card, an ‘etching’ version and a ‘checkered’ version. After consulting with some other collectors, it looks like there is only one variation. I have posted a pic of the front and back of the 003 cards in regular form. Below the group photo, a few individual scans of the rare variation for Taeyeon, Yoona and Yuri. I currently have 5 etching cards but will not be going for all 9. The rare variation of 003 series can be considered similar to 001, 004 and 009 in that they are quite rare. Collecting all 9 is possible but would be very difficult.