Question about Topps blank backed/fronts(moderns) cards....

ToppsCo1lector

I've seen multiple auctions in which Topps have blank backed and blank fronts on modern cards, anyone know the deal behind these?

I have one in BGS 9.5 as well...

Now, are these rare or what? I picked it up figuring eh, it might be. Anyone have any info for me?

2dueces

A novelity item. not unusual. I had some wrong backs that are worth about the same.

mikeschmidt

<< <i>Now, are these rare or what? I picked it up figuring eh, it might be. Anyone have any info for me? >>



Rare? Sure. But do people care? Blank backs are probably slightly more collectible than blank fronts. Just tends to be cards that slipped through the process.

~ms

ToppsCo1lector

Ah yeah, I understand BB being worth more(there's an actual photo instead of stats on the card).

digicat

I like how BGS gives the Sanders card in the above link a 9 on centering.

CDsNuts

While the back may be 80/20, the front is clearly 50/50.

Lee

ToppsCo1lector

My subgrades were
Centering 9.5
Corners 9.5
Edges 9.5
Surface 9

Mine is a lot nice centered on the rear 50/50 lr and 60/40 bt. I was linking for an example of what I had.

jskirwin

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<< <i>Now, are these rare or what? I picked it up figuring eh, it might be. Anyone have any info for me? >>



Rare? Sure. But do people care? Blank backs are probably slightly more collectible than blank fronts. Just tends to be cards that slipped through the process.

~ms >>



That's really different from coin collecting - where doublestrikes and misstrikes often are worth more.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

If you find player collectors that have a extensive collection you could make out pretty good. Example I would pay over $50 for a 89 Fleer Bill Ripken blank front/back or wrong front/back. Alot more depending on the version.

GlynRParson

<< <i>If you find player collectors that have a extensive collection you could make out pretty good. Example I would pay over $50 for a 89 Fleer Bill Ripken blank front/back or wrong front/back. Alot more depending on the version. >>




Somwhere i have a large lot of blank front 1989 fleer cards. i know i had a bill ripken. if i can find the box there in my storage ill let you know.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

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<< <i>If you find player collectors that have a extensive collection you could make out pretty good. Example I would pay over $50 for a 89 Fleer Bill Ripken blank front/back or wrong front/back. Alot more depending on the version. >>




Somwhere i have a large lot of blank front 1989 fleer cards. i know i had a bill ripken. if i can find the box there in my storage ill let you know. >>



Thank You!!! Want me to come help you look?

GlynRParson

Ill get on it this weekend.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

Cant wait !!!!! Thanks. Your PM is off so my email is vandi4@aol.com
Donovan

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

<< <i>Ill get on it this weekend. >>



Hello Any luck??

milbroco

I have some blank front sheets from 1987 somewhere in my attic. During the late 1980's when you could find a card show or two every weekend I bought several of these sheets for about $2.00 per sheet. I am not sure if they were issued this way from Topps or not. Maybe I should look for the sheets and see if Bonds or McGwire is on any of them.
Bob

onlychild

<< <i>Somwhere i have a large lot of blank front 1989 fleer cards. i know i had a bill ripken. >>



I'm sure it will look like this blank front 89 Fleer Ripken. Bet there is not too many of these around. Although it's really not for sale:

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

Well I know at least theres two of 'em.

MeteoriteGuy

But now you will have to try to get black fronts of all the Bill Ripken versions. Just kidding of course.

Mark

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

ha ha. Actually a blank back set might be possible but I have enough missions. I started to expand a little, having all versions on rack. Though not all were avail in rack its still kinda cool.

ArchStanton

I have a couple dozen of these from a small collection I just picked up. They are all Topps baseball from the late '80s. If anyone has any interest, just shoot me a PM.

Estil

I've always wondered why cards with blank fronts/backs and severly miscutted cards are not worth anything but coins that are done like that sell for hundreds of dollars each. Isn't that odd?

Bunker

<< <i>but coins that are done like that sell for hundreds of dollars each. Isn't that odd? >>



I am also a coin collector and I agree. I have learned that coins and cards are 2 totally different animals. For example if a card was double printed it would probably be worth less, but if it is a 55/55 lincoln look out!.

I just pulled my first blank front card the other day and I was kind of excited about it. I even showed it to my wife. My excitement lasted less than 10 minutes. I posted it here only too be told it was only worth a couple of dollars if that.

metalmike

Imho alot of the late 80/early 90's "errors" were backdoored and or created. On the flipside printing errors from before 1975 or so are quite rare due to most being thrown out by the kids that were collecting them. To me personally I like this type of oddity- my favorite one I own is a 1965 OPC Pete Rose with a Walt Alston back- Sweet! I have been offered a 100 for it. But it's not for sale. Happy New Year Your friend, Mike

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

I agree with the backdoor and intent. I know a guy who said he used to buy FF saw cut versions from a girl grader from the Fleer plant who snuck them out in her bra for $10. Another bought a large lot of miscuts and oddities that a maintenance man pulled from the factory dumpster.