Does anyone collect 1984 Donruss Champion cards?

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone collected 1984 Donruss Champion cards? They are a larger, postcard sized cards of then current and past superstars. I don't think that they have a set on the registry but they would look great in a PSA holder. I just picked up two unopened boxes just for the thrill of opening some packs. I was surprised at how nice these cards were. I love the artwork of Perez-Steele which is featured in this set for some of the Hall of Famers. The set only consists of 60 cards so it's not a big problem to complete a set. I completed three sets from these two boxes. I had a harder problem completing the Duke Snider puzzles. I only completed one and need about 6 more to complete another. I now have a small stack of extras cards and puzzle pieces left over. I have a checklist for a fourth set and second puzzle. If anyone has any of these cards or puzzle pieces for trade, let me know. Neil

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I might be getting three more boxes in. I know that these sets don't have much value ($5-$7 per set). However, I spent over 3 hours with these two boxes yesterday and I had a blast. It has been far too long since I opened up packs for the sheer enjoyment of it rather than for profit. I only collect PSA graded 50s cards now but my true roots in baseball are the mid 80s. Lots of memories from seeing these players again. I'm sure that after I get in some more boxes, I'll have some complete sets for sale or trade. If anyone is interested in any, let me know. Neil

Tabe

I had to do a quick Ebay search to refresh my memory on those cards. I remember buying some of those back in the mid-80s. Loved 'em! Nice-looking cards and definitely would look good in a PSA holder.

Tabe

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I ordered three more boxes of these cards and they should be in by tomorrow. I am going to have about 7-8 complete pack fresh sets for sale along with some extras if anyone is interested in any. How about $7.50 delivered for one set, $14 delivered for two sets or $20 delivered for three sets. I think that this is a fair price for these really great looking 20+ year old cards. I would also be interested in trades if anyone has some cards that they want to trade. Let me know at nbdowney@msn.com if anyone is interested. Thanks, Neil

divecchia

I may be interested in a couple of players...

Donato

NeilDowney

Hi Donato, Send me a list and I'll see what I can do. Neil

jackstraw

Here is what the the Action All Stars look like in a PSA holder. I wished they (PSA) would make a correct size for these because they are great looking cards?

qualitycards

Here is a front & back picture of a PSA graded Champion card...jay

RayBShotz

Jay,
Nice Rose; a suspect NBDowney may come knocking for that one anytine now!
RayB

divecchia

Hi...

Can anyone tell me if they have seen the back variation of the Donruss Champions that is pictured on the right? Both of these cards are Nolan Ryan with the fronts looking just a bit different on the border only. The one with the white reverse has a white border on the front, but the one with the light brown reverse has more of a beige border. I am looking for another Nolan Ryan with the light brown reverse because the one I have has a water stain on it. Let me know what you think.

Thanks...Donato

divecchia

Sorry...I accidentally deleted the picture. The picture should be available now.

Donato

mikeschmidt

Donato: I've only ever seen the white reverse. Rare and crazy oddball - surprised that you might have that for Ryan ;-)

divecchia

<< <i>Donato: I've only ever seen the white reverse. Rare and crazy oddball - surprised that you might have that for Ryan ;-) >>



I've only seen the Ryan that way. I've not seen another player with the light brown reverse.

Donato

mcholke

I have the same variations light and dark for Perez but don't know the origin of the variation.

divecchia

<< <i>I have the same variations light and dark for Perez but don't know the origin of the variation. >>



Thanks for sharing... Now I know that there are others.

Donato

mcholke

Donato

I just pulled out my Perez dark back, and, I am sure like your Ryan, it is on very thin stock and mine has a curl to it almost like it might have been sheet cut or they were proofs. I seem to remember picking mine up on Ebay about 2 years ago.

Kevin

divecchia

Kevin...

I will check mine when I get home from work tonight(about 3:00AM). I never noticed that the card stock may have been thinner. I will measure the thickness with a vernier and let you know if it is the same or thinner stock...Thanks for your input.

Donato

divecchia

Kevin...

I measured the thickness of the 2 cards using a very expensive caliper and I found them to be pretty much identical. The difference I did notice is that the card stock of the white back is much stiffer giving the illusion that it seems thicker but it's not. The brown stock card seems very flimsy and weak allowing it to bend easily giving the impression that it is thinner but it's not. At least that's the case with the 2 cards I have. Let me know if you see the same differences or if your brown stock card is actually thinner.

Thanks...Donato

mcholke

Donato

Your summary is right on. It is just a more flimsy stock which I equated to thickness. The flimsy stock might also account for why it appears slightly curled. Thanks for the measurements. Now if we just knew the source.

Kevin

divecchia

Kevin...

Thanks for verifying yours for me. Unfortunately I don't know the source. I'm going through some of my stuff to see if I can remember where I got it and I will try to contact that person. I will let you know if I find anything out.

Donato

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I opened two of the three boxes that I just got in. I kept the third one unopened in case someone else wanted to try their luck with opening packs. I now have the following cards for sale or trade. Please email me at nbdowney@msn.com or pm me if you want anything.

(3) complete card sets
(3) complete puzzles
(1) full 36 pack unopened box
(1) unopened pack with Nolan Ryan on the top

puzzle pieces
31-32-33
46-47-48
49-50-51

Some extra cards - send me your need list

I need the following items to buy or trade
puzzle pieces
25-26-27
34-35-36
37-38-39
43-44-45
52-53-54
58-59-60

Cards
1 - Ruth
2 - Foster
3 - Kingman
6 - Oglivie
13 - Luzinski (I need two)
15 - Brett
17 - McRae
26 - Cobb
30 - Oliver
36 - John
43 - Robinson
44 - Morgan
48 - Ripken
55 - Hubbell
56 - Garvey

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, As I was opening the packs from the 3 new boxes - I discovered something kinda cool. If you have the right combination of 12 players showing on the tops and bottoms of the packs, you can create a complete set of 60 cards without any extras. It's like having the fun and excitement of opening up sealed packs without having to have a bunch of extras that you really don't need or want. I was able to put together 4 sets of 12 packs using this system. There is no such system in trying to complete a puzzle. If anyone is interested in a complete set in 12 unopened packs, let me know. I also have 3 complete sets available (just the 60 cards). Neil

pebblyjack

Neil

Received my cards and the extra Brett. Very nice. I will be sending the extra Brett in for grading. Looks like a 9.

Thanks

Randy

NeilDowney

I'm glad that you liked them. It is very hard to put together decent sets of these cards. Much harder than most would think. I have 3 more sets just like the one that I sent you if you ever need another. Neil