2021 Wild Card Alumination NIL Football Forum

I have looked at a lot of 2021 wild card alumination nil collegiate football "dead aim" cards and would appreciate it if someone could tell me specifically the difference between the ones numbered ANDA vs those numbered ANSG. Is it hobby vs retail? Is it the gold "dead aim" logo vs the silver logo? Is one type more scarce than the other? From all the research I've done, it still doesn't seem clear to me. Any information that would help clear up my confusion would be appreciated. 

AJS

Even though some are "Cracker Barrel" exclusive and others are "Premium Blaster" exclusive, I believe the main difference in the "ANDA" and the "ANSG" is the outer, surrounding background. That is, "ANSG" have the silver background, whereas "ANDA" have the "rust" (orange/brown) background.

Example:
"ANSG" (silver) [1]

"ANDA" (gold) [2]

[1] https://www.comc.com/Cards/Football/2021/Wild_Card_Alumination_NIL_Collegiate_Edition_-_Dead_Aim_-_Cracker_Barrel_Cobalt_-_Holo-Lux_Red/ANSG-4/Cameron_Rising/21645765

[2] https://www.comc.com/Cards/Football/2021/Wild_Card_Alumination_NIL_Collegiate_Edition_-_Dead_Aim_-_Premium_Blaster_Gold_-_Gold/ANDA-4/Cameron_Rising/23189543

I never would have figured that out in a million years. Is that from your observation or is it stated somewhere? Also, do you know if there is a way to visually distinguish between a holo-lux vs a non holo-lux dead aim besides the card obviously stating "holo-lux" in the upper right? Such as a mosaic pattern in the color immediately surrounding the player for a holo-lux card The reason I ask is because I have a JJ McCarthy cobalt blue ANSG-15 dead aim card that is a misprint error without the foil dead aim logo and #/# in the upper right and without his foil name at the bottom center. I don't know if it is a holo-lux or a non holo-lux error but I suspect it is non holo-lux since there is no mosaic pattern in the color immediately surrounding the player. Thanks for your insight on the ANDA vs ANSG and on any other further insight on holo-lux vs non holo-lux.

AJS

From my recollection, Wild Card has been negligent in providing details about their cards, including checklists, differentiation, and other aspects.

Regarding the distinction between "holo-lux" and non-"holo-lux" cards, you are correct. Cards categorized as "holo-lux" indeed have stamping and feature a "mosaic"-like pattern in the player's background. You can see this in the reference images I previously posted. Notice the "ANSG" (holo-lux) card has a parallel pattern in the player background, whereas the "ANDA" card presents a plain or solid color background. There could potentially be other indicators, but without a physical card in hand, I cannot confirm this.

I agree that your JJ McCarthy card does not fall into the "holo-lux" category, as it lacks the characteristic "mosaic"-like pattern in the player background.

Wow, I can't thank you enough for helping me understand the dead aim cards. I again looked at the misprint card of jj and it does have a mosaic pattern around the player which changes in the light as you shift the card from side to side. As you stated the non holo-lux cards are a solid color with no changes upon shifting. Regarding Wild Card checklists, I totally agree with you. Their website lists are not very helpful. Their lists have no numbering for the backs of their cards and no details or explanations on differentiation of the different types of dead aim cards. You've been a great help. Thank you.

AJS