Anyone here do Desert Storm cards (1991)?

Estil · February 8, 2007 1:00AM

Anyone remember back when these were a really big thing? I know Topps and ProSet(?) did Desert Storm cards. As for me, I just have the Topps, but it is all three series (you hardly ever see sets with all three series; usually just the first one or two) w/ all the stickers.

And does anyone here do the 1991 Topps Desert Shield cards? For those of you who don't know about those, they were just like the standard issue 1991 Topps cards but with a special Desert Shield gold foil stamped logo. These are quite rare/expensive because they were only available to those serving in the Gulf War at that time and needless to say, not many copies survived that harsh desert climate, not to mention very few there were probably into cards.

Volver · February 8, 2007 4:00AM

I found a bunch of these in my basement a few weeks back and it brought me back to that time. It was the first "real war" that I had experienced and was strange. Looking back at the leaders in the US during that time, you can see the connection between the Bush's. I never did complete the sticker puzzle.

RedRomad275 · February 8, 2007 1:10PM

I would like to do a set. I have some wax that I have cracked and they seem in pretty good shape. I just have other priorities right now so they will have to wait.

Red

Estil · February 8, 2007 4:19PM

Oh, I forgot to mention I also have the Topps Operation Enduring Freedom set as well.

Wabittwax · February 8, 2007 9:31PM

I like those Desert Storm cards but unfortunately, they're almost worthless.

There are many collectors around here for the Desert Shield cards though.

Estil · February 9, 2007 1:28AM

<< I like those Desert Storm cards but unfortunately, they're almost worthless.

There are many collectors around here for the Desert Shield cards though. >>

That's a shame. Those cards are quite educational.

Wabittwax · February 9, 2007 11:24PM

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<< I like those Desert Storm cards but unfortunately, they're almost worthless.

There are many collectors around here for the Desert Shield cards though. >>

That's a shame. Those cards are quite educational. >>

Yeah, they are actually popular so the demand side is there. It's just the supply side that got way out of control. 1991 was probably the worst year ever for card over production.

Estil · February 10, 2007 1:32AM

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<< I like those Desert Storm cards but unfortunately, they're almost worthless.

There are many collectors around here for the Desert Shield cards though. >>

That's a shame. Those cards are quite educational. >>

Yeah, they are actually popular so the demand side is there. It's just the supply side that got way out of control. 1991 was probably the worst year ever for card over production. >>

Which would explain why nearly all major sets that year, even though they're now over 15 years old, can be had for about $5. While I don't blame the 1991 Fleer set (booooooooring) being that cheap, the 1991 Score set is quite a nice one for the price; bold colorful design, sweet subset designs, and a huge 893 card set.

Wabittwax · February 10, 2007 3:37AM

I sold a lot of about 8 Factory Sealed 1991 Score sets on Ebay a while back. They closed at about $1 each (as a lot of 8 sets!) since the shipping was almost more than they were worth. I agree though, great sets in 1991.

onlychild · February 14, 2007 3:56PM

<< And does anyone here do the 1991 Topps Desert Shield cards? For those of you who don't know about those, they were just like the standard issue 1991 Topps cards but with a special Desert Shield gold foil stamped logo. These are quite rare/expensive because they were only available to those serving in the Gulf War at that time and needless to say, not many copies survived that harsh desert climate, not to mention very few there were probably into cards. >>

I think I remember seeing an in-depth SMR article about that set. Rumor has it PSA still uses it as reference source.

c21dscottd · February 21, 2007 4:02AM

HI,

I have about 3000+ Desert Shield Cards. I have 1 complete set as well as 2 incomplete sets. I recently purchase a local attorneys estate and these were included. I would love to sell them but I have no idea so to best why to get highest dollar for them all. Any suggestions?

Also I believe I have a few of the items you are looking for such as the Topps traded sets and the Score update. Just let me know and I can get you come prices.

So if some out there is looking for anything football, baseball, or basketball between 1991 and 1999 I probably have it. So just ask.

Thanks

Estil · February 21, 2007 8:03AM

I'm currently missing these TT sets: 1982 (I want one without the Ripken for the time being), 1992-95. The Score R/T sets are all available at BBCE which I hope to get this weekend. Please PM me if you have anything on my wishlist for a good price.

c21dscottd · February 22, 2007 12:36AM

What is BBCE?

RemynSkyler · February 22, 2007 12:51AM

<< What is BBCE? >>

http://www.bbcexchange.com/catalog/

c21dscottd · February 22, 2007 1:05AM

Thanks, Looks like its going to be a fun site to watch.

I have a complete set of 81-82 basketball are you interested?

GaCoinGuy · March 1, 2007 9:27PM

I was serving in the Air Force during Desert Shield/Storm. Most of the cards produced never made it over to the troops. A lot of them wound up here in the states in the hands of unscrupulous dealers.

It was shortly after that that I got away from card collecting..........there were too many companies flooding the market, inserts and purposely short printed "star" cards were becoming the primary reasons anyone collected. A friend and I would set up a local show on weekends and it got to the point that someone would come up and buy 5 packs, head to the closest trash can, open the cards, scan thru them, pull out any inserts or superstar cards and just trash the rest. I quit collecting entirely in 97......pack prices were getting crazy, and most of the shows I went too, none of the dealers would swap or trade for anything..........they all wanted to pay less than the low side of Beckett if you were selling, and wanted to charge way over the high side if they were buying(which was rare).

Hubcap · March 1, 2007 11:28PM

Was cleaning the garage yesterday after reading this thread and found a almost full case of Enduring Freedom wax.

Estil · March 11, 2007 12:46PM

<< Was cleaning the garage yesterday after reading this thread and found a almost full case of Enduring Freedom wax. >>

I have that set too! I wonder if Topps did an Operation Iraqi Freedom set?

WeekendHacker · March 12, 2007 2:50AM

I've got a few of those desert shield baseball cards, they are pretty cool. Are any of them worth submitting to PSA? With this March special going, it might be worth 5 bucks a card to take a chance.

c21dscottd · March 12, 2007 2:58AM

Chipper Jones is the key card - Other than that stick with the big namers and hall of famers. I would think Nolan Ryan is the next big card behind Chipper. If you want to sent me a list of the ones you have I will give you my opinion.

ROCKETMAN · March 12, 2007 3:03AM

Hi! I'm a big collector of Roger Clemens cards! I'd be interested in knowing if you got any Clemens inserts from your recent Estate purchase! Thanks, Rich

bishop · March 14, 2007 12:06AM

There are a lot of fake Desert Shield cards. If the tree does not lean and is not embossed, be wary. I agree most of the limited production did not make it overseas, but I would not blame dealers. Topps turned these over to the military. It was their supply chain people that diverted them to the hobby dealers

c21dscottd · March 14, 2007 9:29AM

Rocketman - I will check to see what I have and get back to you soon. Are you looking for anything particular?

c21dscottd · March 15, 2007 10:10AM

Rocketman, If you will let me know what your email address is I will send you a list of the cards I found.

WeekendHacker · March 16, 2007 2:58AM

<< There are a lot of fake Desert Shield cards. If the tree does not lean and is not embossed, be wary. I agree most of the limited production did not make it overseas, but I would not blame dealers. Topps turned these over to the military. It was their supply chain people that diverted them to the hobby dealers >>

Do you have anything to back that up or is this specuation?

c21dscottd · March 17, 2007 5:09AM

PSA has the best article on desert shields cards there is.

Here is the think - http://www.psacard.com/articles/article_view.chtml?artid=4362&universeid=314

Anyone here do Desert Storm cards (1991)?

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