Some people

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

This guy was buying 89 Fleer rack cases day after day so I emailed him to ask about what 89 Fleer Bill Ripken versions he found. I gave some info on what he could find ect.. The cases he was buying was around $50 and out of nowhere he offered to sell me a case. I can easily buy one on ebay at $50 or so but I guess after I informed him of all the variations he could find he saw $$ in his eyes. Anyways he offered to sell me a $50 rack case for $165 !!!! Needless to say I laughed and passed. Some people.

lommer

How many different versions of the Ripken are there?

chad

mikeschmidt

<< <i>How many different versions of the Ripken are there?

chad >>



Just do a search on this forum. He has written about it here before, and I think he has a link to a site that details many variations of the scribble, the cut, etc.

onlyanumber

I'm starting to believe too many to count. I think we verified at least 12-15

fsjeter

I think there are five:

#616A F#@k Face (3rd most valuable)
#616B Bat Knob White out (Most valuable)
#616C Bat Knob Words scribbled out in White (4th most valuable)
#616D Bat Knob Words scribbled out in Black (2nd most valuable)
#616E Bat Knob covered with black box (most common)



Scott

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

I have 13 confirmed legit versions. I have a few others but am unsure if printing flaws or ??. I have seen at least 5 other versions from articles/collectors but unsure if real. Recently I found a article about the B/W test card being fake. I have a ebay group on Bill Ripken and my ebay user name has some info. 1989_fleer_bill_ripken_collector Sorry unsure of how to put a link.

Most people ask about what is rare.
Here my opinion based on versions in hand only-not counting Double Dies and other questionables.
easiest first...

both Black Box (round/square edge)
FF
glossy
Black scribbles (3 loop,loop airbrushed,F showing)
FF saw
Loop saw
F showing saw
White Scribble
White Scribble saw
White out (most are fake)

I have a extra Black Box Dot (legit or ink spot) for sale if interested and a few others.
I need a real whiteout as the 2 I have are fake.

bishop

Who does one go to to confirm the legit nature of such versions ? Does Biily do that ?

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

<< <i>Who does one go to to confirm the legit nature of such versions ? Does Biily do that ? >>



Yeah I call up Billy and ask him. I have wondered though if he followed his cards and knows the version count. Someone emailed Fleer and said they got a list of versions but would not divulge info or fwd email it to me.

I have confirmed thru many sources. A version is not legit if only backed by one source. I use articles,opinions of other veteran E/V collectors and versions found showing on unopened material. Not cello as easily tampered.