[bselje]

Out of the choices you gave, I'd say:
1 - Topps Chrome (Best bang for the buck, but only 1 auto and it'll probably be a bum)
2 - Finest (GREAT looking cards, but print runs are really high this year)
3 - Crown Royale (I only list this because you had it as a choice. Nice looking cards, but you will most likely get a redemption card for an auto you have a 50/50 chance of actually getting...a year from now)
I personally loved Topps Platinum this year, with Topps Prime a close second.

[gyrodata]

Thanks for all the advice, guys, I appreciate it! I think I'll grab a box of Topps Chrome when I get the chance...perhaps a Contender's later (since I never opened one of them either).