Cal Ripken Jr. Set Registry

cyots82 · May 29, 2009 4:30AM

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Perfect, thanks!

tunahead08 · May 31, 2009 1:54PM

Did Kevin O'Connor retire all his sets??

mariotown · May 31, 2009 2:29PM

No. I tried to remove all my inventory to eliminate the hundreds of crummy scans I had so I could add all the inventory back with new scans and it deleted many of my sets and retired a bunch. I thought it would keep the sets open but empty and I would simply add the inventory back through the mass add feature and then all the existing pictures would no longer be there. The alternative was to delete picture by picture. Anyway, that obviously doesn't work that way and I lost all my sets and once I added the inventory back I still had all the old pictures! I sent an email to customer support and hopefully my sets will be back from retirement soon. I hope...

Kevin

tunahead08 · May 31, 2009 2:41PM

Ah good to hear, I was hoping we weren't going to be seeing a bunch of PSA 10 Ripken's on ebay right now as it's really bad timing for me

In my experience customer service is really quick dealing with registry issues (just not with adding new cards to the registry). So hopefully they will have you all fixed by tomorrow.

jeffcbay · May 31, 2009 2:52PM

Well that sucks! That's a ton of work. One thing I've noticed when it comes to the pics, if you try to replace a pic with one which shares the same file name, in order to see the new image, you have to clear your computer's cache.

I hope this doesn't interfere with you receiving your 2009 Awards! I'm sure it will be fixed soon.

Good to see you on here again Kevin! I was stalking... I mean SURFING your website the other day when I should have been working!

mariotown · May 31, 2009 2:58PM

Yeah. I'm working on the web site. I'm hoping to have some more unusual Ripken stuff on there. I have about 100 press plates (some graded, most not) that I'm going to list for sale on the site along with a bunch of other higher dollar items. Plus I'm going to list a whole bunch of other stuff and set up a little store. I collected tons of non-card type Ripken memorabilia and it's time for it to find a new home.

Kevin

tunahead08 · May 31, 2009 3:08PM

<< Yeah. I'm working on the web site. I'm hoping to have some more unusual Ripken stuff on there. I have about 100 press plates (some graded, most not) that I'm going to list for sale on the site along with a bunch of other higher dollar items. Plus I'm going to list a whole bunch of other stuff and set up a little store. I collected tons of non-card type Ripken memorabilia and it's time for it to find a new home.

Kevin >>

Wow, look forwardto seeing what you have! Keep us updated!

mariotown · May 31, 2009 3:25PM

How about a 12 foot Ripken Milk campaign bus sign or a set of Ripken Russion wooden stacking dolls? Have you ever seen the wooden dolls that start out with a big one and then littler ones inside? I have one of those for Ripken. I have Yo-Yo's, watches, coins, every imaginable publication, ad, pennant, etc. You name it, I've probably got it. Rare stand-ups from stores. Stuff from other countries. Japanese stuff. Tons of stuff. All going on the site.

Kevin

GDM67 · May 31, 2009 8:12PM

Do those nesting dolls feature Cal in all of his uniforms, going back to Charoltte and Bluefield?

jeffcbay · May 31, 2009 10:28PM

I'd love to see your press plates! Are they card press plates, or newspaper press plates?

mariotown · May 31, 2009 11:06PM

Cards only on the press plates.

K · June 1, 2009 2:31AM

So just now when I logged into PSA and saw all my Ripken sets bumped, and that my Basic set was now rated just under Michael Wynne's I did the whole WTF happened to Kevin's set look at my computer screen. So I logged on here and now I know.

"And knowing is half the battle..."

mariotown · June 1, 2009 2:47AM

GDM67,
I think the nesting dolls were all the Orioles uniforms. I like your idea though. They are all hand-painted too. Pretty neat little item.

Kevin

jeffcbay · June 1, 2009 1:43PM

Does this seem too good to be true? If I'm not mistaken, that price seems too low. I'm not in the market right now, or else I would take the chance with it. Opinions?

1981 TCMA PSA 10

tunahead08 · June 2, 2009 1:29AM

<< Does this seem too good to be true? If I'm not mistaken, that price seems too low. I'm not in the market right now, or else I would take the chance with it. Opinions?

1981 TCMA PSA 10 >>

I think that is probably about right, there are quite a few 10's of that card out there.

tunahead08 · June 2, 2009 1:29AM

Hey Kevin, did you get my PM?

tunahead08 · June 2, 2009 2:39AM

Mail day!!

jeffcbay · June 2, 2009 3:08AM

Sweet!! Are you going to cross it over? Does PSA even slab blank backs?

tunahead08 · June 2, 2009 3:11AM

<< Sweet!! Are you going to cross it over? Does PSA even slab blank backs? >>

Probably going to leave it in the SGC holder, but I want to see if they will re-label it as Proof or Promo

jeffcbay · June 2, 2009 3:54AM

I was looking through some current PSA 10s out there and saw this interesting photo. I'm fully aware of Ripken's 1,001 Batting Stances, but this one is insane! He looks like a pitcher! lol

tunahead08 · June 2, 2009 4:49AM

Hehe, should work on a display of cards with Ripken in his many different batting poses. That one is pretty wild though!

jeffcbay · June 2, 2009 6:27AM

Must have been hitting against a knuckle-baller...

Sheamaster · June 2, 2009 2:06PM

That's Cal's "exagerrated weight-shift swing"...

Video

MrVintage · June 3, 2009 3:46PM

What would a donruss pop up Ripken psa 10 bring? There is not a psa 10 Ripken popup for 86, 87, 88, or 89. I was just wondering what you guys thought the first one to hit ebay might bring? How about a 1984 donruss action all stars psa 10 which also currently has a pop 0?

tunahead08 · June 3, 2009 4:37PM

It's really hard to say, Pop 1's go all over the place. I'd say $25-50

MrVintage · June 3, 2009 4:47PM

Only 25-50? Surely a pop 1 would bring more than that. The 90 topps pop 16 brings between 90-150. It wouldn't even be worth subbing these because they are so condition sensitive if you cant get more than that for a psa 10.

K · June 3, 2009 11:27PM

<< Only 25-50? Surely a pop 1 would bring more than that. The 90 topps pop 16 brings between 90-150. It wouldn't even be worth subbing these because they are so condition sensitive if you cant get more than that for a psa 10. >>

The reason why the Topps Base cards go so big is that there are a lot of people putting together just topps sets. Where your Pop-Up is only for the master set. I'd probably pay $50-$60 for it personally.

cyots82 · June 4, 2009 1:21AM

Agree, the basic Topps cards have a wider audience, so they'll go for bigger $$$. I paid $125 for my 90 Topps basic, but I wouldn't pay more than $20 for the 90 Topps All Star, which also has a lower pop than the basic card becuase I'm not doing the master sets!

jeffcbay · June 4, 2009 1:26AM

Exactly, it's all about the Set Registry. Low pops in Basic sets go for WAY more than low pops in Master sets. I personally wouldn't go more than $20 for it. Not that it's a bad card or anything, but simply because it's in a set that's WAY unattainable right now.

tunahead08 · June 4, 2009 1:54AM

Just for reference, here's the prices for some low pop PSA 10's I recently sold, where most of the cards are only on the Master Registry:
2001 Stadium Club Diamond Pearls - Pop 2 $30
2000 Topps Gold Label Class 3 - Pop 1 - $30.88
1992 Leaf (CL) - Pop 2 - $14.88
1995 Pacific Gold Crown Die Cut - Pop 1 - $26.00
1991 Score Superstar - Pop 1- Went unsold in auction, sold it later for $27
1999 Pacific Crown Royale - Pop 2 - $17.50

Also, the Donruss Pop-ups are pretty easy to come by in unopened form, and it's a small set so you get more per box. I'm with Jeff in that I wouldn't go for more than $20 on it, but Pop 1's can go for higher. When I am buying PSA 10's I factor in how readily available the raw cards are, and if the fact they are pop 1 is just because not that many have been graded yet. I believe this to be the case with the Donruss Pop-ups.

jeffcbay · June 4, 2009 3:27AM

Speaking of Pop 1 Master Set cards, it doesn't get much better than this one. I'm pulling up my lawn chair, cracking open a beer, and watching this one fly by! Even at PSA 9, what do you think it'll go for?

1982 All-Star Program Insert PSA 9

tunahead08 · June 4, 2009 3:35AM

Those All-Star program cards go all over the place, it's hard to say where it will land... I'll guess only $45 though

jeffcbay · June 4, 2009 3:39AM

Actually it's a Pop 2, with 8 total graded. For being a 1982 I figured it would go higher. I guess we'll find out!

tunahead08 · June 4, 2009 4:00AM

That's just my guess, it could go for $200 for all I know

I think the last PSA 9 only went for about $50 though. I'm pretty sure it was the '82, but might have been the '83. I think the 82 All-Star Program suffers from only being in the Master set as well. Plus with it being a hand-cut item, it's generally easier to get a good grade, as long as the surface is good. Also, the 1982 All-Star programs aren't super tough to find. It is still a rookie year issue of Ripken though, so that could throw all this out the window with the right bidder. This is all just my opinion of course!

jeffcbay · June 4, 2009 5:33AM

All very valid opinions! I think the last AS Program Insert was an '83 or '84, but my memory sucks. It should be interesting! It made me consider picking up a program just to give it a try!

tunahead08 · June 4, 2009 5:57AM

Wonder how much this will go for!

jeffcbay · June 4, 2009 6:09AM

WoW! That thing is nice! I very rarely browse for raw Ripkens anymore, unless I'm looking for something specific. I'll add that to my watch list.

gregmo32 · June 5, 2009 2:50AM

Does anyone know what the 1982 Fleer Ripken BGS 9.5 currently sells for?

cyots82 · June 5, 2009 3:48AM

I just had to hop on here and share some joy. I just got my two boxes of 01 Topps in about 30 min ago! Very excited. Also in the mail today was my PSA 10 85 Topps and 87 Topps. I have to give a big thank to Jason, a fellow poster on the board. He had the Number 1 Maddux Basic Topps set and the number 3 Ripken Basic Topps Set before he broke them up. He contacted me on both of these deals and I have to say he has been great to deal with! It's been a great day for my Ripkens! I'm up to 14 now on the Basic Topps. Lets hope I get some 01 - #1 love in my two boxes. I'll update as soon as I break the two.

jeffcbay · June 5, 2009 6:50AM

WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! My Autos Popped today!!

1 1 14623839 N0: AUTHENTIC 1988 TOPPS 352 BILLY RIPKEN PSA/DNA CERTIFIED Card US
2 1 14623840 N0: AUTHENTIC 1988 TOPPS 444 CAL RIPKEN SR. PSA/DNA CERTIFIED Card US
3 1 14623841 N0: AUTHENTIC 1988 TOPPS 650 CAL RIPKEN JR. PSA/DNA CERTIFIED Card US

tunahead08 · June 5, 2009 10:58AM

Awesome Jeff! I can't wait to see the final product!

jeffcbay · June 7, 2009 11:50PM

Along with the 2001 Topps cards we bought, I also picked up a box of 1995 Topps, trying to pull a minty-fresh #588, another tough 10 (Pop 8). I pulled (2) #588 that have a great shot. Man, 1995 Topps is a BORING rip! Nothing compared to the inserts in 2001 Topps.

tunahead08 · June 8, 2009 2:24AM

<< Along with the 2001 Topps cards we bought, I also picked up a box of 1995 Topps, trying to pull a minty-fresh #588, another tough 10 (Pop 8). I pulled (2) #588 that have a great shot. Man, 1995 Topps is a BORING rip! Nothing compared to the inserts in 2001 Topps. >>

At least it's better than ripping 1989 or 1990

jeffcbay · June 8, 2009 3:18AM

That's true, but at least with those sets, you don't have to peel apart each card! lol

jeffcbay · June 8, 2009 5:32AM

<< Those All-Star program cards go all over the place, it's hard to say where it will land... I'll guess only $45 though >>

Well I guess the answer was $28.00! I'll let you know when I get it in the mail! WooHoo!!

tunahead08 · June 8, 2009 7:20AM

I forgot to bid on it

Would have taken it to $45 haha... but I have something else coming this week

jeffcbay · June 8, 2009 3:07PM

Yeah, you would have beat my $32.00 high bid... whew!

Speaking of 1995 Topps, I like to collect cards with a "Ripken Sighting" on them, and I found one I wasn't aware of (due to lack of experience with 1995 Topps):

Jose Lind!

tunahead08 · June 8, 2009 4:39PM

That's pretty cool! Might have to pick one of those up... and its parallels.

lsutigers1973 · June 9, 2009 5:55AM

Got a little poppage today with some Ripkens mixed in. Of course the ones I wanted a 10 the most got the lowest grades.

MINT 9 1986 LEAF 142 CAL RIPKEN JR.

NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1987 LEAF 98 CAL RIPKEN JR.

GEM MINT 10 1988 DONRUSS 171 CAL RIPKEN JR.

GEM MINT 10 1989 FLEER 617 CAL RIPKEN JR.

MINT 9 1996 UPPER DECK 385 CAL RIPKEN JR.
GEM MINT 10 2002 UPPER DECK PROSPECT PREMIERES HEROES OF BASEBALL H-CR9 CAL RIPKEN JR.
GEM MINT 10 2002 LEAF ROOKIES & STARS 252 CAL RIPKEN JR.

GEM MINT 10 2008 UPPER DECK GOUDEY 202 CAL RIPKEN JR.

jeffcbay · June 9, 2009 10:36AM

Nice poppings!!

Cal Ripken Jr. Set Registry

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