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1991 desert shield packs?!

goudeygoldgoudeygold Posts: 701 ✭
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5180651050&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEBI:IT&rd=1


Now, is there any possible way to tell if this is legit, or a bunch of crap? I know its modern, but even i'm a little interested in those gold foil stamped boogers.

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  • bjork73bjork73 Posts: 2,246
    Well, they were distributed in pack form, so I suppose this could be a legit auction. The seller seems to have had happy customers with the Desert Shield packs he's sold before, so unless the seller is making highly convincing counterfeits and resealing them into regular Topps packs, I'd say the pack is for real.
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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,949 ✭✭✭✭
    I can vouge for this guy, I bought two packs from him before, and they were legit cards. I pulled a Nolan Ryan and other interesting semi-stars from just two packs. The cards were in great condition.
  • bhl2359bhl2359 Posts: 420 ✭


    << <i>I can vouge for this guy, I bought two packs from him before, and they were legit cards. I pulled a Nolan Ryan and other interesting semi-stars from just two packs. The cards were in great condition. >>



    "Vouge"? Huh? Is that similar to "vouching" for someone?
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,949 ✭✭✭✭
    Ahhh... so you knew what I meant but you're being a smart a$$... very nice.

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  • pandrewspandrews Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hooked on cronicks worked for me... >>



    hooked on chronic has always worked for me..
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  • yawie99yawie99 Posts: 2,575 ✭✭✭
    mr. andrews, you kill me. anytime there's a post with even a hint of the chronic wafting through it, you're right there within minutes. i like that.
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  • pandrewspandrews Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭


    << <i>mr. andrews, you kill me. anytime there's a post with even a hint of the chronic wafting through it, you're right there within minutes. i like that. >>



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  • DS1991TOPPSCardsDS1991TOPPSCards Posts: 127

    Well, they were distributed in pack form, so I suppose this could be a legit auction. The seller seems to have had happy customers with the Desert Shield packs he's sold before, so unless the seller is making highly convincing counterfeits and resealing them into regular Topps packs, I'd say the pack is for real.



    Well, I am hoping this is legit. I just sent a pack off to get graded. I do know several ebayers who were happy with their packs.
  • boggs301012boggs301012 Posts: 1,135 ✭✭
    I would be intrested in a pack. Pretty cool item. Cant be that many sealed I see this possibly being worth alot in a few years! To bad I have to save evey penny for the magic kindom in 2 weeks image
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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,949 ✭✭✭✭
    I have a buddy who carries three packs with him in his briefcase everyday. He got them when he served in the war. He won't take any amount of money for them, because they mean so much to him. Gotta respect that.
  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭
    Is there any way to determine these are Desert Shield cards from the wrapper? If not, then how does GAI know they are Desert Shield packs (aside from the submitter's declaration)?
  • DS1991TOPPSCardsDS1991TOPPSCards Posts: 127

    Correct me if I am wrong.... The package on a DS pack when turned over is solid white and the reg pack is clear or part of the back is clear.
  • BorstBorst Posts: 92 ✭


    << <i>Well, they were distributed in pack form, so I suppose this could be a legit auction. The seller seems to have had happy customers with the Desert Shield packs he's sold before, so unless the seller is making highly convincing counterfeits and resealing them into regular Topps packs, I'd say the pack is for real.



    Well, I am hoping this is legit. I just sent a pack off to get graded. I do know several ebayers who were happy with their packs. >>



    Wondering if you got the pack back yet and if you could post a pic? I thought the packs looked exactly like the regular issue packs, if they can tell difference and grade the packs I might buy a pack or two and grade them just to keep.

    I've always been interested in the Desert Shield cards and last winter I bought several collections (somewhere around 400 cards) with intention of making a set but decided not to. Probably sell them fairly soon, no superstars but do have a Mattingly and some stars and mostly commons and minor stars. Anyone know if these still sell for about $1 a piece for commons?
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