92 Bowman Rivera on top pack

Porkins

Hey fellas. With Mariano’s induction, it reminded me that I’ve had this item for a few years now.

92 Bowman jumbo pack, and while it may not show through well on the image, it is indeed Mr. Rivera resting on top. I got this from one of the miconelegacy BBCE board group rips some years ago.

I have no plans to sell, as I passively collect packs with stars on top, but I am still curious what the board thinks the value would be. I quickly poked around with a search and couldn’t find one, recently, anyway.

Thanks for any input

craig44

that is a cool find. I wonder if the value would be held back because you cannot clearly see Rivera on the front? maybe like getting a key rookie on the back of a wax pack?

ReggieCleveland

This is one of those things that's just so tough to gauge. It's something that comes up for sale so infrequently and also has a narrow market so you need would need to get lucky on an auction. If it were me, I'd put it up with a high B/O and be willing to wait 6 months. I think $350-$400 w/ B/O and then test the waters. Most people aren't going to be interested at that price but chances are that there will be one or two people that will "have to have it." It's a nice piece.

Arthur

ETA: I'd get it slabbed first.

Porkins

Thanks a lot, guys, I appreciate the input.

Interesting idea that could hold its value down relatively, Craig, I hadn’t thought about that.

Thanks for the thoughts, Arthur. It’s a mute point, as I don’t plan to sell it, but I’ve never subbed a pack, and I wonder aloud if PSA would even have a holder to fit this non-traditional packaged/sized jumbo?

FirstBeard

Very cool piece. Based on the prices now for a raw rivera, I'd say $175-250. The old rule for a rc showing used to be 3x the value of mint raw + pack cost. Not sure if that still holds true. Glad to hear you are holding onto it.

vintagefun

Sweet Pack! Pretty sure PSA would holder in a Cello Slab and fold flaps, but I’d defer to experts. The holder and notation of Rivera on front would help any resale and would prob be a low pop pack that may help even more in terms of value...even if that’s not the immediate goal. I think that would be a very liquid asset. Congrats!

Stone193

Ya know that you're getting old?

When an HOF'er RC is in a 1992 pack of cards.

Hiya Scott

That's really cool buddy.

Ya know. I think I remember that nobody wanted 92B when it first came out?

Thanx for sharing.

Porkins

Thanks for the kind words, guys, I do think it’s a pretty cool pack, and glad others appreciate it too.

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krisd3279

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ahopkins

Awesome pack to have. But this is what I hate about these packs: I like to see the player on top. I collect unopened cello and rack packs for the sole reason of being able to see the players on top. Nonetheless, congrats!

magicpapa

@Stone193 said:
Ya know that you're getting old?

When an HOF'er RC is in a 1992 pack of cards.

Hiya Scott

That's really cool buddy.

Ya know. I think I remember that nobody wanted 92B when it first came out?

Thanx for sharing.