2000 Upper Deck Yankee Master Collection

Gemmy10

New broken up set #481. First one I have seen in 7 months.

As of 06/11/05 there are 102 Broken Up sets which I have accounted for:

1) # 002
2) # 006
3) # 012
4) # 015
5) # 019
6) # 021
7) # 024
8) # 026
9) # 027
10) # 028
11) # 029
12) # 041
13) # 046
14) # 050
15) # 057
16) # 058
17) # 069
18) # 086
19) # 089
20) # 097
21) # 100
22) # 105
23) # 106
24) # 113
25) # 114
26) # 118
27) # 120
28) # 124
29) # 125
30) # 126
31) # 136
32) # 146
33) # 154
34) # 159
35) # 165
36) # 166
37) # 171
38) # 172
39) # 190
40) # 200
41) # 206
42) # 217
43) # 222
44) # 226
45) # 227
46) # 229
47) # 230
48) # 232
49) # 235
50) # 236
51) # 242
52) # 244
53) # 245
54) # 251
55) # 255
56) # 256
57) # 262
58) # 265
59) # 267
60) # 269
61) # 271
62) # 272
63) # 273
64) # 274
65) # 275
66) # 281
67) # 283
68) # 284
69) # 286
70) # 292
71) # 295
72) # 296
73) # 297
74) # 305
75) # 309
76) # 311
77) # 319
78) # 325
79) # 327
80) # 328
81) # 333
82) # 337
83) # 352
84) # 362
85) # 371
86) # 383
87) # 388
88) # 389
89) # 404
90) # 405
91) # 421
92) # 425
93) # 427
94) # 435
95) # 440
96) # 466
97) # 468
98) # 475
99) # 481
100) # 483
101) # 486
102) # 490

N162Collector

Gemmy10....didn't that collection MSRP at around five grand? I bet a bunch of people took a bath on that one.

Gemmy10

Actually it retailed for $6,000. YIKES. Many, including myself paid between $3,000-$4,000. And several people including myself took a bath. My only consolation is I have Set #7 which should carry some premium and I have one of the rarest Mystery Cards, Thurman Munson's "Cut" Signature card. I might be wrong but someday if they continue to break them up, the remaining sets will go up in value again.

Axtell

<< <i>Actually it retailed for $6,000. YIKES. Many, including myself paid between $3,000=$4,000. And several people including myself took a bath. My only consolation is I have Set #7 which should carry some premium and I have one of the rarest Mystery Cards, Thurman Munson's "Cut" Signature card. I might be wrong but someday if they continue to break them up, the remaining sets will go up in value again. >>



Munson cut signatures are more and more common.

The sports card companies sure are smart marketing to yankee fans...they know they'll always have plenty of people willing to dump thousands into a supposed 'scarce' product.

Gemmy10

<<Munson cut signatures are more and more common>>

Munson didn't sign much when he was alive. It's is very hard to find legitimate sigs. Just ask Joewoowoo about fakes.

My signature is a 10+ wouldn't you say? Knowing you, you will probably say the sig is sloppy.

RipublicaninMass

Nice sig, waaaay better thatn the "..MAN MUNSON" which was posted he last week!

Gemmy10

Yeah, I saw that one that joewoowoo posted. How sloppy it was.

joestalin

Yeah you would think that a bunch of Munson stuff would show up, but it really hasn't. There can't be more than 8 or so since
2000. I don't think he is ever in legendary cuts. I know there is some product out where he shares a card with Joe Morgan..OUCH

Gemmy..I never knew you had set 7, thats really amazing...have you ever put it out into the market just to see what it might get?

Are the cards wrapped? I would love to see the #7 Mantle!

Kevin

Gemmy10

Kevin, you might have misunderstood me. I don't have a Mickey Mantle "Cut" Signature card #7/7. What I do have is Set #7/500. All the cards have a laser engraved 7 except for the "Mystery" card which is unique. The Mahogany Box is also #7 to match the cards.

joestalin

yeah I know, but aren't he base cards also numbered all 7/XXX??

Kevin

Gemmy10

Yes, my set comes with the same 36 cards #7/500 except for the engraved number (10 Game Used Bat cards and 26 WS cards). So for instance, set #500 has all 36 cards with #500 as well as the box.

I didn't get Set #7 by accident as it had been opened and it came with the Munson "Mystery" card. It was a double bonanza and that is why I bought it. My Munson card is #2/2

Gemmy10

Hey Kevin, you are into modern stuff. Do you think that since these sets have been broken up they have appreciation potential in the future (at least to get back to what I paid. LOL)? A lot were broken up initially but they have slowed over the last few years. My theory has always been that kids who wanted a set but their parents couldn't afford one might want to buy one when they grow up and can afford one. There are 4 Derek Jeter cards in every set, 3 WS cards and a Game Used Bat card.

Stone193

Gemmy
First, that Munson card is perfection! And having the #7 set is really cool.

If most of the sets wind up being broken there is the appearance that the remaining "un"broken sets would be worth more. But, that's strictly a statement on supply with respect to scarcity. But, if no one really wants the set, the "demand" side of the equation is not met and the set will stay right where it is.

As you track the breakups, when it gets down to like 100, put out a full page ad in SCD that you are buying unopened sets. When they call, just say that your quota has been met already but "thanx for calling" - why? The appearance of the ad will "spark" tremendous interest in the set and people will think they are missing something! Thus, the price/demand will go up!

Again, great Munson.
mike

Gemmy10

<<Again, great Munson>>

Thanks. Mike. I have 3 sets. I plan on passing one each to my 2 kids when they are older to appreciate it. The 3rd set I will keep for my old age, and let them fight for it when I am gone. Or maybe I will sell it.

joestalin

This was a landmark set and that will keep these from really taking a dive. The unfortunate part is that every year there are more and more
cut autos and Yankee stuff out there. Naturally there will be people who turn to those cards. I do believe that UD has put out 3 Yankee
themed sets since 2000, all of them failures.

....well then there is exqusite basketball....that stuff has tripled in value since UD's release.

Keep us posted!

JS

Stone193

<< <i>well then there is exqusite basketball....that stuff has tripled in value since UD's release. >>


Kevin
Of particular interest is the Dwayne Wade auto card...people are paying righteous bucks for the card.
Some are calling him the next Jordan. Like we haven't heard that one before?

mike

Gemmy10

<<The unfortunate part is that every year there are more and more cut autos and Yankee stuff out there. Naturally there will be people who turn to those cards. I do believe that UD has put out 3 Yankee
themed sets since 2000, all of them failures.>>

This was a bit more unique in that it came in a beautiful mahogany box with an engraved serial number, but nonetheless it is a manufactured modern set. The box will also contibute to making it a hard set to put back together. Some people have bought the empty boxes and used them as a jewelry box, cigar box, you name it. I would honestly have to say I have become one of the experts on the set. Heck I might even be the only expert. LOL

bjork73

<< <i>
....well then there is exqusite basketball....that stuff has tripled in value since UD's release.

>>



I bought a pack at $440 and might have been able to get at least a couple more at that price. Now, $1200+ each easy... guess I shouldn't have been so eager to crack mine and a little more willing to put a serious burn on my plastic

Gemmy10

joestalin,

Here is an example of the engraved serial number on the back of the card, #333/500 in this case:



2000 UD YANKEE MASTER COLLECTION BILLY MARTIN BAT /500