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The Other Top 25: The 25 Most Important Releases of the last 25 Years You Haven’t Heard Of
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The Other Top 25: The 25 Most Important Releases of the last 25 Years You Haven’t Heard Of
Test Issues, Promos, Prototypes, and Errors)
The 1980-Present card boom has produced many desirable rookie cards and rare regional issues. But many items have escaped collectors' radars- this list hopes to bring some of those to light.
25.1986 Sportsflics Prototypes Dave Winfield- Sportsflics’ entrance into the card industry was preceded, like most companies, by a prototype version of their first offering used to presumably gain a license from MLB. Two different versions of the Windfield exist- one with a biographical back and one with statistics. The former is the harder to located.
24.1981 Coca Cola Yankees Prototype Reggie Jackson-In 1981, Topps produced a series of limited team sets for Coca Cola similar in design to their regular issued cards. Apparently dropped from the checklist, was the New York Yankees. Only three different cards have surfaced from this subset, with the Reggie Jackson being the most in demand.
23.1990 Donruss Previews Nolan Ryan- This set’s importance is most notably for introducing the baseball card ‘promo fad’. Two cards from a set of twelve were given to dealers purchasing Donruss product and feature different poses than those used in the regular 1990 issue as well as a completely different back. Compared with the release of subsequent preview releases, these are tremendously scarce.
22. 1991 Donruss Previews Nolan Ryan- The last year these preview cards from Donruss really held any value. Released in the same manner and format as the 1990 previews, the Nolan Ryan remains the chase card for collectors.
21. The ‘Other 1989 Fleer Errors’- Overshadowed by the infamous Billy Ripken ‘Rick Face’ error are two very scarce releases from the 1989 Fleer set. Three different versions of the Randy Johnson rookie card exist- the rarest, has the words Marlboro on a scoreboard in the background. Variation 2 shows a crude attempt to black out the lettering, where variation 3 has been completely blacked out. This card has finally started to get some recognition on Ebay where it trades between $20-150. The other error has received almost no attention- the Jeff Treadway card appears with and without a ‘Target’ just above his head. Presumably this was the first error caught in this set (which features many gaffes) and most likely less than 2% of the cards contain this folly.
20.1991 Stadium Club Promo Nolan Ryan- Stadium Club introduced premium photography to the card industry and this promo set introduced Stadium Club. All of the backs from this 50 card set feature an 1986 Topps Traded card of Jose Canseco. Nolan Ryan is easily the most popular from this set which was produced, it is believed, in the area of 400-700 sets.
19. 1990 Leaf Preview Ken Griffey- Released to introduce Donruss’ premium Leaf brand into the hobby, this 12 card set is identical to the 1990 release with the exception of a white ‘Special Previews Card’ overlay on the back. The Griffey is easily the most desirable card from this promotional set.
18. 1990 Donruss Aqueous Test Cal Ripken- A lot of debate has surrounded this set- is it a legitimate test issue or a stamped set produced by a collector? The fact that copies didn’t surface in the hobby until 1999 would seem to support the latter but subtle differences do exist in the cards- the lack of a period after the “INC” in the copyright line, for example. It is estimated that 1500-2500 examples exist of each card with Ripken being one of the most popular.
17. 1993 Flair Promo Nolan Ryan- 8 different promo cards were produced to introduced the Flair card line. All of the cards are similar in design to the regular 1993 issue but are numbered ‘000’. This subset is considered one of the rarest promo releases of the 1990’s.
16. 1989 Topps Heads Up Test Ken Griffey and Mark Mcgwire- someone at Topps must have had a sense of humor. How else could cardboard cutouts of baseball player heads with suction cups on the back have seemed like a good idea? The set, which was eventually released to the public in 1990 was a flop. Unopened boxes can be readily had. However, the test issue which preceded the first set remains at the top of most player collector wantlists. The Griffey rookie along with McGwire gather the highest prices.
15. 1989 Topps Double Header Proof Don Mattingly- The double-header cards are actually mini plastic stand-up replicas of the 1989 Topps cards back to back with a player’s first Topps card. This was the only year of release for this unpopular and strange set and unopened boxes can still be had for under $10. However, prior to its release, Topps produced yet another test issue featuring Mets and Yankees players. The test issue uses 1988 Topps cards.
14. 1992 Fleer Promo Kirby Puckett- 100 copies of this card were distributed at the 1991 FanFest event- marking the first time a card company would produce a special release for a fan event. The Puckett differs slightly from the regular issue card- absence of 1991 stats and a SAMPLE stamp on the back of the card.
13. 1988 Topps Cloth Pete Rose- Topps returned to an old and popular format with the release of a ‘Cloth’ version of their 1988 cards. They must have thought better of it because an official release never came to fruition. The ‘cards’ come with blank backs and are missing the ‘sticker adhesive’ to affix them in an album.
12. 1980 Donruss Prototype Reggie Jackson and George Brett- Donruss produced this small prototype set similar in design to their 1981 release in anticipation of the end to Topps’ monopoly over the baseball card world. The cards, when they do turn up, can be found in three-card panels in varying sizes with blank backs.
11. 1984 Topps Proof Nolan Ryan- These proofs are blank backed and the smaller image of the ballplayer on the front of the card is firmly in the frame (rather than jutting out like in the regular issues). 66 different cards from the regular Topps set can be found in proof format with the Nolan Ryan remaining the most desirable.
10. 1980 Topps Test Coin Reggie Jackson- presumably another test issue, this could be regarded as a precursor to the Topps Metal miniatures produced in the mid-1980s. These coins can be found in both bronze, silver and gold colors and feature a players image in a silver dollar type format.
9. 1985 Topps Mini Nolan Ryan- This set is one of the more challenging test issues of the 1980’s. 10% smaller in size than the regular Topps cards and printed on white stock paper, the cards can also be found with blank and printed backs. The blank backs are much more desirable.
8. 1989 Leaf Blue Chip Mark McGwire- Though produced as a test set version of the 1989 Grand Slammers set, the Blue Chip version did not turn up in the hobby until 2001. They feature a ‘Leaf/Blue Chip’ logo in the lower left corner and are printed on heavier stock. A dozen cards have surfaced from this scarce set with the McGwire commanding the highest premium.
7. 1990 Topps George Bush- Topps produced 100 copies of this card on behalf of President George Bush SR. The card, which shows Bush from his Yale baseball playing days, did make its way into the hobby in limited numbers through special collector packages.
6. 1982 Topps “Blackless” Nolan Ryan- Approximately half of the 1982 Topps cards appear without the black facsimile signature on the front. It is unclear as to whether this was caused by faulty pre-production work or simply a ‘dry ink’ press. 100 of each card was estimated to have slipped through quality control with the Nolan Ryan remaining the strongest in demand.
5. 1982 Fleer Proof Carl Yastremski and Tom Seaver- The proofs are far scarcer than the Test cards also produced in 1982. They are blank backed (and apparently cut from press sheets).
4. 1982 Fleer Test Cal Ripken- Fleer ran 100 sheets of this test set in order to try out a new paper stock. The cards are blank backed with various name/picture combinations found. The Ripken rookie makes two appearances in this set- listed as Dave Ford and listed correctly as Cal Ripken. Most cards are identical to their 1982 Fleer counter-parts but some never before seen photographs do grace this ultra tough release.
3. 1993 Finest Promo Nolan Ryan Refractor- The 1993 Finest Refractors were the first (and arguably the best) insert set to emerge out of the 90’s. 241-242 copies of each card in this subset were produced, a number that is astonishingly high by today’s standards. However, this set continues to garner high bidding- a testament to its popularity. However, few collectors are aware that a ‘test’ set was produced to promote this series. This special set included both regular and refractor versions of a small collection of players, including the ever popular Nolan Ryan. The refractor version of his promo card has fetched anywhere from 750-1500 on the open market and remains a ‘white elephant’ on many player and set collector lists.
2. UD Ichiro promo 1995 Collectors Choice- These were handed out at, of all places, an NBA exhibition game held in Japan and were only given to members of the media. It remain’s Ichiro’s first 'American' card release by 6 years and his scarcest. How many have made it back to the US is unclear but given Ichiro’s meteoric popularity on both sides of the Atlantic, you’ll need to get a second mortgage to own one(if you can find someone willing to sell).
1. 1980 Pepsi Cola All Stars Mike Schmidt- Only three sets (in sheets) were produced by Topps for Pepsi officials in order to secure a card deal. Two of the sheets made their way into the hobby (and were cut up) with the third presumably destroyed. These cards are identical to the 1980 Topps issue but feature a Pepsi logo on both the front and back of the card. With only 1-3 copies of each card in existence, you are unlikely to find one anytime soon. The Schmidt is valued in the SCD catalog at $3500.
If anyone has scans they'd like to share or can think of other cards that should be in this list, post it here!
Test Issues, Promos, Prototypes, and Errors)
The 1980-Present card boom has produced many desirable rookie cards and rare regional issues. But many items have escaped collectors' radars- this list hopes to bring some of those to light.
25.1986 Sportsflics Prototypes Dave Winfield- Sportsflics’ entrance into the card industry was preceded, like most companies, by a prototype version of their first offering used to presumably gain a license from MLB. Two different versions of the Windfield exist- one with a biographical back and one with statistics. The former is the harder to located.
24.1981 Coca Cola Yankees Prototype Reggie Jackson-In 1981, Topps produced a series of limited team sets for Coca Cola similar in design to their regular issued cards. Apparently dropped from the checklist, was the New York Yankees. Only three different cards have surfaced from this subset, with the Reggie Jackson being the most in demand.
23.1990 Donruss Previews Nolan Ryan- This set’s importance is most notably for introducing the baseball card ‘promo fad’. Two cards from a set of twelve were given to dealers purchasing Donruss product and feature different poses than those used in the regular 1990 issue as well as a completely different back. Compared with the release of subsequent preview releases, these are tremendously scarce.
22. 1991 Donruss Previews Nolan Ryan- The last year these preview cards from Donruss really held any value. Released in the same manner and format as the 1990 previews, the Nolan Ryan remains the chase card for collectors.
21. The ‘Other 1989 Fleer Errors’- Overshadowed by the infamous Billy Ripken ‘Rick Face’ error are two very scarce releases from the 1989 Fleer set. Three different versions of the Randy Johnson rookie card exist- the rarest, has the words Marlboro on a scoreboard in the background. Variation 2 shows a crude attempt to black out the lettering, where variation 3 has been completely blacked out. This card has finally started to get some recognition on Ebay where it trades between $20-150. The other error has received almost no attention- the Jeff Treadway card appears with and without a ‘Target’ just above his head. Presumably this was the first error caught in this set (which features many gaffes) and most likely less than 2% of the cards contain this folly.
20.1991 Stadium Club Promo Nolan Ryan- Stadium Club introduced premium photography to the card industry and this promo set introduced Stadium Club. All of the backs from this 50 card set feature an 1986 Topps Traded card of Jose Canseco. Nolan Ryan is easily the most popular from this set which was produced, it is believed, in the area of 400-700 sets.
19. 1990 Leaf Preview Ken Griffey- Released to introduce Donruss’ premium Leaf brand into the hobby, this 12 card set is identical to the 1990 release with the exception of a white ‘Special Previews Card’ overlay on the back. The Griffey is easily the most desirable card from this promotional set.
18. 1990 Donruss Aqueous Test Cal Ripken- A lot of debate has surrounded this set- is it a legitimate test issue or a stamped set produced by a collector? The fact that copies didn’t surface in the hobby until 1999 would seem to support the latter but subtle differences do exist in the cards- the lack of a period after the “INC” in the copyright line, for example. It is estimated that 1500-2500 examples exist of each card with Ripken being one of the most popular.
17. 1993 Flair Promo Nolan Ryan- 8 different promo cards were produced to introduced the Flair card line. All of the cards are similar in design to the regular 1993 issue but are numbered ‘000’. This subset is considered one of the rarest promo releases of the 1990’s.
16. 1989 Topps Heads Up Test Ken Griffey and Mark Mcgwire- someone at Topps must have had a sense of humor. How else could cardboard cutouts of baseball player heads with suction cups on the back have seemed like a good idea? The set, which was eventually released to the public in 1990 was a flop. Unopened boxes can be readily had. However, the test issue which preceded the first set remains at the top of most player collector wantlists. The Griffey rookie along with McGwire gather the highest prices.
15. 1989 Topps Double Header Proof Don Mattingly- The double-header cards are actually mini plastic stand-up replicas of the 1989 Topps cards back to back with a player’s first Topps card. This was the only year of release for this unpopular and strange set and unopened boxes can still be had for under $10. However, prior to its release, Topps produced yet another test issue featuring Mets and Yankees players. The test issue uses 1988 Topps cards.
14. 1992 Fleer Promo Kirby Puckett- 100 copies of this card were distributed at the 1991 FanFest event- marking the first time a card company would produce a special release for a fan event. The Puckett differs slightly from the regular issue card- absence of 1991 stats and a SAMPLE stamp on the back of the card.
13. 1988 Topps Cloth Pete Rose- Topps returned to an old and popular format with the release of a ‘Cloth’ version of their 1988 cards. They must have thought better of it because an official release never came to fruition. The ‘cards’ come with blank backs and are missing the ‘sticker adhesive’ to affix them in an album.
12. 1980 Donruss Prototype Reggie Jackson and George Brett- Donruss produced this small prototype set similar in design to their 1981 release in anticipation of the end to Topps’ monopoly over the baseball card world. The cards, when they do turn up, can be found in three-card panels in varying sizes with blank backs.
11. 1984 Topps Proof Nolan Ryan- These proofs are blank backed and the smaller image of the ballplayer on the front of the card is firmly in the frame (rather than jutting out like in the regular issues). 66 different cards from the regular Topps set can be found in proof format with the Nolan Ryan remaining the most desirable.
10. 1980 Topps Test Coin Reggie Jackson- presumably another test issue, this could be regarded as a precursor to the Topps Metal miniatures produced in the mid-1980s. These coins can be found in both bronze, silver and gold colors and feature a players image in a silver dollar type format.
9. 1985 Topps Mini Nolan Ryan- This set is one of the more challenging test issues of the 1980’s. 10% smaller in size than the regular Topps cards and printed on white stock paper, the cards can also be found with blank and printed backs. The blank backs are much more desirable.
8. 1989 Leaf Blue Chip Mark McGwire- Though produced as a test set version of the 1989 Grand Slammers set, the Blue Chip version did not turn up in the hobby until 2001. They feature a ‘Leaf/Blue Chip’ logo in the lower left corner and are printed on heavier stock. A dozen cards have surfaced from this scarce set with the McGwire commanding the highest premium.
7. 1990 Topps George Bush- Topps produced 100 copies of this card on behalf of President George Bush SR. The card, which shows Bush from his Yale baseball playing days, did make its way into the hobby in limited numbers through special collector packages.
6. 1982 Topps “Blackless” Nolan Ryan- Approximately half of the 1982 Topps cards appear without the black facsimile signature on the front. It is unclear as to whether this was caused by faulty pre-production work or simply a ‘dry ink’ press. 100 of each card was estimated to have slipped through quality control with the Nolan Ryan remaining the strongest in demand.
5. 1982 Fleer Proof Carl Yastremski and Tom Seaver- The proofs are far scarcer than the Test cards also produced in 1982. They are blank backed (and apparently cut from press sheets).
4. 1982 Fleer Test Cal Ripken- Fleer ran 100 sheets of this test set in order to try out a new paper stock. The cards are blank backed with various name/picture combinations found. The Ripken rookie makes two appearances in this set- listed as Dave Ford and listed correctly as Cal Ripken. Most cards are identical to their 1982 Fleer counter-parts but some never before seen photographs do grace this ultra tough release.
3. 1993 Finest Promo Nolan Ryan Refractor- The 1993 Finest Refractors were the first (and arguably the best) insert set to emerge out of the 90’s. 241-242 copies of each card in this subset were produced, a number that is astonishingly high by today’s standards. However, this set continues to garner high bidding- a testament to its popularity. However, few collectors are aware that a ‘test’ set was produced to promote this series. This special set included both regular and refractor versions of a small collection of players, including the ever popular Nolan Ryan. The refractor version of his promo card has fetched anywhere from 750-1500 on the open market and remains a ‘white elephant’ on many player and set collector lists.
2. UD Ichiro promo 1995 Collectors Choice- These were handed out at, of all places, an NBA exhibition game held in Japan and were only given to members of the media. It remain’s Ichiro’s first 'American' card release by 6 years and his scarcest. How many have made it back to the US is unclear but given Ichiro’s meteoric popularity on both sides of the Atlantic, you’ll need to get a second mortgage to own one(if you can find someone willing to sell).
1. 1980 Pepsi Cola All Stars Mike Schmidt- Only three sets (in sheets) were produced by Topps for Pepsi officials in order to secure a card deal. Two of the sheets made their way into the hobby (and were cut up) with the third presumably destroyed. These cards are identical to the 1980 Topps issue but feature a Pepsi logo on both the front and back of the card. With only 1-3 copies of each card in existence, you are unlikely to find one anytime soon. The Schmidt is valued in the SCD catalog at $3500.
If anyone has scans they'd like to share or can think of other cards that should be in this list, post it here!
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James
1990 topps george bush, 1986 sportflics winfield, 1985 topps mini nolan ryan..
I've heard of all of them (less familiar with the issues that came out later than '91). I have the following:
25 (have Winfield Bio back but not Stat back, also have Schmidt and Joe Dimaggio...the little card)
24 (have all three player cards + Yankees header card)
23 (have full set)
22 (have full set)
20 (have full set)
19 (have full set)
18 (have about 210 different...missing 63 cards including the Ryan...grrrr)
16 (have 3 full sets + singles)
15 (have 2 full sets of '89 Mets/Yankees doubles headers + set of '88 Mets/Yankees proofs in unopened packs...no Mattingly in proofs)
13 (have about 30 singles including Clemens AS...missing the Rose....grrrr again)
12 (have two sizes of the 3-card strip...small and medium...missing the large)
11 (have full set except for Ryan and R. Henderson...did I mention grrr?)
9 (have full set...the stat backs are much more desireable IMHO...blank backs are rarer)
7 (have one)
4 (have almost complete set...missing Lenn Sakata/Eddie Murray card and Cal Ripken/Cal Ripken card...have Cal Ripken/Dave Ford)
I can post scans of any of the above. Here's the Bush card:
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<< <i>
24.1981 Coca Cola Yankees Prototype Reggie Jackson-In 1981, Topps produced a series of limited team sets for Coca Cola similar in design to their regular issued cards. Apparently dropped from the checklist, was the New York Yankees. Only three different cards have surfaced from this subset, with the Reggie Jackson being the most in demand. >>
Is this the same card with Reggie as an Oriole that Keith Olbermann pruchased for $7000 or so?
By the way, this is a great post by jwasserman. I have forgotten about many of these issues as I shifted focus to older cards. Thanks for agreat
Keith Olbermann purchased the 1977 Topps Reggie Jackson proof showing him in an Orioles uniform (edited to be correct like Perry said below and to make me sound less stoopid).
Larry Fritsch has an endless supply of the 1981 Coke Yankees cards (Jackson is $100, Gossage is $30, Cerone is $20, all three for $99 (????), header card is $50)
Bob
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<< <i>Is this the same card with Reggie as an Oriole that Keith Olbermann pruchased for $7000 or so?
By the way, this is a great post by jwasserman. I have forgotten about many of these issues as I shifted focus to older cards. Thanks for agreat >>
i thought that was a 77 Topps reggie as an oriole that went for $7000.. ?
thats an amazing collection! especially the minis. do you specialize in tests and proof sets?
<< <i>bob,
thats an amazing collection! especially the minis. do you specialize in tests and proof sets? >>
Test issues maybe (not really proof sets). I try to collect everything issued in the period from 1951 through 1991 that appears in the Standard Catalog. I haven't gone after team issued sets as much which probably account for about 2/3 of the sets issued in that time period (I'll leave that job to my kid), but everything else is fair game. I also haven't moved much before 1957, so I have a long way to go (both money wise and quantity wise).
Bob
P.S. Perry...that was a 1989 Mets/Yankees Doubleheader Henderson, not an '88. Henderson wasn't one of the ones issued in '88. Here's example packs from '88 and '89 (the '88 was also available in a clear see-through pack):
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James, I am sure you are aware of it, but will mention it to make sure.
I used to own one of the proofs like yours. Sold it a while back, but,
if you note, those proofs are unlike the regular card in that Boggs hat
is INSIDE the box, instead of out of the box (the small inset picture).
Tony
AKA KalineFan
I am looking for the"hat" outside the box. I was aware these were the inside the box version. These came from a topps vault auction. In the pictures
James
<< <i>
i thought that was a 77 Topps reggie as an oriole that went for $7000.. ? >>
I outbid Mile High at $6K with 20 seconds left, then Olbermann sniped my high bid.
In regard to the 1980 Pepsi, are these the same that were offered by the Topps Vault about six months ago? Marc got the Schmidt, I the Palmer (sold it) and Foster and other board members got other players.
Toppsvault only had the 1980 Pepsi Proofs.
They were actually produced - so there is theoretically three examples of each card out there in non-proof format. I say theoretically because I believe only one of the sheets was actually cut and ultimately got distributed to the hobby. I only know of one person who owns a single example from that set - never heard or seen any others.
All the sets you list are from baseball . Are there any sets from basketball and football you could add to the list or even make a seperate list for . example being (1988 Pro Set test set ) .
looking for 1988 Fournier estrellas stickers , 1985 Prism Jewel stickers , anything Jesse Owens .
i can think of a few sets in other sports- 1968 Topps Test and 1972 Comspec for Basketball, 1988 Pro Set Promos for football; 1971 Bazooka (impossible issue) for hockey
jim,
sadly, what little i know is restricted to baseball...
<< <i>Jwasserman ,
All the sets you list are from baseball . Are there any sets from basketball and football you could add to the list or even make a seperate list for . example being (1988 Pro Set test set ) . >>
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I don't collect that stuff but still interesting.
Great collection Bob - you and Bishop have the best collections!!!
mike
Shane
<< <i>nice bump >>
Agreed, a fantastic read. I'd be interested in hearing opinions from others in regards to additional releases not included in the article. Of course I would add the Charlotte Police 1980 issue of Cal while with the Charlotte O's.
Ripken in the Minors * Ripken in the Minors Facebook Page
<< <i>Has anybody ever seen any of the 1989 Leaf Blue Chips? I have wanted to see what they look like for a long time since Im trying to find the McGwire >>
I was unable to find mine (not a McGwire) just now to provide you a scan. They look exactly like the Grand Slammer cards from the same year except they say Blue Chip instead of Grand Slammer.
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<< <i>I was unable to find mine (not a McGwire) just now to provide you a scan. They look exactly like the Grand Slammer cards from the same year except they say Blue Chip instead of Grand Slammer. >>
Thanks! If you do end up finding it, please scan. The Grand Slammer set came in 5 different color combo's, I wonder if these do too?!?! That would be horrible trying to find all 5 variations
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<< <i>I can post scans of any of the above. >>
I'd be curious to see the 1980 Donruss Prototype Reggie Jackson/George Brett panel.
you don't happen to have an extra ozzie from the 1988 cloth set do you?
i have only seen one for sale and for some reason i didn't buy it... kick self...
1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
<< <i>I'd be curious to see the 1980 Donruss Prototype Reggie Jackson/George Brett panel. >>
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Thanks for posting a scan. I'd never seen them let alone heard of them.
Not sure how accurate this is, but this is what i read on a recent auction regarding the 1980 Donruss Prototypes:
These cards were sent to some grammar schools in the Memphis, Tennessee area for the kids to look at and see if the children liked the design. These cards were the very first baseball cards that were ever printed (IN THE WINTER OF 1980) by Donruss. There were less than a thousand sets printed. A set consisted of three cards, Reggie Jackson, George Brett and a blank card to see if the kids liked the border. They are blank back. The pictures of Jackson and Brett are in the 1981 set, but the red and blue flags on the border are not. The red and blue flags made it onto a few of the cards (STEVE CARLTON AND STEVE STONE CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS CARDS) in the 1981 set. The test sets were printed in 3 different sizes, regular size ( 2 1/2" X 3 1/2"), mini size ( 2" X 2 3/4") and Action All Star size ( 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"). The regular size and mini size were distributed in a 3 card panel and most of the Action All Star size cards were cut into individual cards. There were more regular size cards printed than the mini or the Action All Star size. In 1983 Donruss made the larger Action All Stars for the first time, although the design changed.
Hope this helps
<< <i>frankhardy,
you don't happen to have an extra ozzie from the 1988 cloth set do you?
i have only seen one for sale and for some reason i didn't buy it... kick self... >>
No, sorry. I only have one. Those are the only ones that I have ever seen. I've never even seen any for auction, though I have not looked all that much.
Shane
Bob, thanks for sharing scans, I love seeing this stuff.
So, does anyone have the 88 doubheader Gary Carter they want to part with?
Abe
<< <i>What a God awful design by Donruss. Anyway, intresting stuff guys. Are any of the 1989 Upper Deck baseball prototypes worth anything, I thought there were about 2 or 3 different types?? >>
For a while people (me included) were paying a premium for the different variations (position of the hologram), but I don't think that's true anymore. An eBay auction for 34 of the Joyner prototypes closed last week at $31. They go for a few bucks apiece.
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2001 Fleer Triple Crown Albert Pujols Royal Green version
i have seen 1 PSA copy of this card and it was mislabeled, it was the regular version, not the royal green...
i have yet to see this actual card, and i dont believe it exists, although PSA pop report shows it does...i believe all were mislabeled...
i will pay $50 to anyone who can validate this cards existence.....
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<< <i>I found some of my Blue Chip cards (Donruss version). >>
ut oh. Does that mean there is a Leaf version as well?
<< <i>ut oh. Does that mean there is a Leaf version as well? >>
Yup. The Leaf version is the only one mentioned in the SCD book. I didn't know about the Donruss version until I saw the eBay auction. I would imagine the pricing would be about the same for either set.
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PM sent with same question as below.
Those 89 Donruss Blue Chip cards are not listed in the SCD catalog (or at least, I could not find them). Are there any Cardinals in that set?
Shane
D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
<< <i>How many cards are in the 1980 Topps Pepsi set and the 1989 Donruss Blue Chip set and how much are each typically? Say, I could do 1980 Topps Pepsi and 1981 Topps Coke sets; pretty interesting combo, eh?
You might not ever see the Donruss Blue Chips again. I have been looking for the McGwire for a LONG time, and never even seen any other player either.
<< <i>How many cards are in the 1980 Topps Pepsi set and the 1989 Donruss Blue Chip set and how much are each typically? Say, I could do 1980 Topps Pepsi and 1981 Topps Coke sets; pretty interesting combo, eh?
That would be an interesting combo. Good luck with that one.
There are 22 different cards in the '80 Topps Pepsi set, 12 in the '89 Donruss (or Leaf) Blue Chip set. I think there are plenty of the Donruss/Leaf Blue Chip cards out there, but they NEVER seem to come up for sale. The ones I bought on eBay got very little interest from bidders. The Topps Pepsi cards (non proofs) will cost you an arm and a leg. Standard Catalog price for '89 Leaf set is $1,200. Standard Catalog price for '80 Topps Pepsi set is $16,000.
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Marlboro
Redish Box --Print flaw?
Greenish Box --print flaw ?
Box over words
Total Blackout
also there are a few other errors that possibly could be rarer in the set. Checklist with positions and Parrish handwritten i and a few more . I have never seen these. Plus 2 others (name escapes me) I was just informed of.