Cal Ripken Jr. Set Registry

K · February 24, 2010 3:12AM

One of the Puckett's has an outside shot at a 10.

K · February 24, 2010 3:14AM

I wonder if Michael Wynne will unlock his set and post some pics now that it is complete?

jeffcbay · February 24, 2010 3:49AM

I had thought about mentioning that... I hope he does! Even it there's no mystery about what grades he has, it would still be cool to see it.

K · February 24, 2010 4:07AM

I'd like to throw a comment on it.

K · February 24, 2010 4:30AM

Did I miss something?

I thought 98 was supposed to be one of the tougher years...

$24.00 ???

jeffcbay · February 24, 2010 5:34AM

Yeah, when I saw that pop up I almost used the BIN on general principal! Oh well... should make for a nice flip profit.

jackstraw · February 24, 2010 11:58PM

Back to the 85 Topps . I think everyone has that print line on his thigh. Its like the circle on Gwynns nose
on the 83 Donruss.

PSASETGUY · February 25, 2010 4:55AM

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we have over 100 PSA Cal Ripken Jr cards up for auction on our OCSI account and they are all starting at 99 cents

OCSI Cal Ripkens starting at .99 cents

tunahead08 · February 25, 2010 9:05AM

Finally got this:

jackstraw · February 25, 2010 9:18AM

<< Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we have over 100 PSA Cal Ripken Jr cards up for auction on our OCSI account and they are all starting at 99 cents

OCSI Cal Ripkens starting at .99 cents >>

I was so mad when I did my normal Griffey daily search and found a million cards ugh .

jackstraw · February 25, 2010 9:20AM

<< Finally got this:

>>

Wow I double dog dare anyone to find another one and triple dog dare anyone to find a 98 one.

tunahead08 · February 25, 2010 9:30AM

<< 

Wow I double dog dare anyone to find another one and triple dog dare anyone to find a 98 one. >>

If they exist I will find one this year

That's my mission

jeffcbay · February 25, 2010 9:45AM

How hard to get are these cards? I mean obviously they're tough, but I wonder what the odds are.

tunahead08 · February 25, 2010 9:50AM

Supposedly they were 1:721 packs and factor in that some were most likely redeemed for the full set

jackstraw · February 25, 2010 10:43AM

Jeff
Don is right 1 in 721 which is a case plus one pack so there is a chance of 2 per case but also a chance at none.
I have owned 2 Frank Thomas and seen a Griffey, , Mcgwire and now the Ripken. I have never seen a 98 one
I have heard a couple times that they exist but until I see a photo they dont in my mind.

jeffcbay · February 25, 2010 11:01AM

So BBCE has a 1997 Series 1 case that has 20 boxes, but the Series 2 case has 12 boxes. Both of his 1998 cases have 12 boxes also. What up wit dat?

tunahead08 · February 25, 2010 11:06AM

Wonder what all is in here

jeffcbay · February 25, 2010 11:12AM

Good lord WTF is that?? If I wasn't paying for my wife's huge 30th birthday party next week, I would put at strong bid on that one. The username is familiar too. Wonder why he's selling. Anyone know who that is?

tunahead08 · February 25, 2010 11:13AM

He had a bunch of tough inserts for sale this week too. Not sure what his real name is though. I was thinking of putting a bid in too... but I'm going to be responsible and save my tax return

K · February 25, 2010 11:44AM

I've been looking at that lot for quite a while now. The 66 Rico P I won the other night took a huge chunk out of my card fund, so until I replenish it I'm gonna have to pass.

CNote · February 25, 2010 12:34PM

Any of you Ripken regulars send in '85 Topps for the Feb special?

jeffcbay · February 25, 2010 12:45PM

Nope, unfortunately I don't have anything raw that will measure up.

jackstraw · February 25, 2010 11:14PM

<< So BBCE has a 1997 Series 1 case that has 20 boxes, but the Series 2 case has 12 boxes. Both of his 1998 cases have 12 boxes also. What up wit dat? >>

I forgot about that. The 98 are 12 box cases and the Crash/Game cards are only in series 2 I think.
I have thought long about buying 2 cases of 98's but I could get a couple or nothing because the 1 in 721
applies here also.

K · February 26, 2010 12:08AM

Or you could strike gold...

jeffcbay · February 26, 2010 12:29AM

It does appear that the Crash the Game is only in Series 2, according to the front of the box:

jackstraw · February 26, 2010 1:37AM

<< Or you could strike gold... >>

Yeah right me? Not likely

jeffcbay · February 26, 2010 8:13AM

Okay, I call BS... this pretty much drives it home as to why collectors choose to hide their sets on the Registry.

So I need a 1990 Score in PSA 10. It's not a low pop by any stretch (Pop 13), and it's not a very valuable card. Not on the top of my priority list BY FAR. Our friends at 4SC just listed a PSA 10 for a starting bid of $100.00!! Now if this isn't a prime example of gouging people from the Registry, then I don't know what is. I like the folks at 4SC, but this is a little crazy. Granted, we bring it on ourselves by desperation-bidding on 10s, but come on man. PASS!

CNote · February 26, 2010 8:16AM

Does it hold a higher weight in the set?

jeffcbay · February 26, 2010 8:17AM

Nope... 1.00

jackstraw · February 26, 2010 9:09AM

After seeing that 77 Fidyrch reserve I agree with you the gouging but
in their defense they spend a ton of money submitting, listing fees, paypal fees and
yes shipping.

jeffcbay · February 26, 2010 9:46AM

I agree that they spend a TON on subbing and searching raw cards, but to start this at $100 and the rest at $9.99, it's a little obvious. It's not like I'm going to stop buying from them, but I'm just not going to go after that card.

DaveP01 · February 26, 2010 2:11PM

They always overprice alot of their Cowboy stuff too, just wait them out and their prices will drop. Usually by a $25 clip

tunahead08 · February 26, 2010 4:32PM

It doesn't matter if they price it at $100 though... no one will buy it and they will just keep dropping it by $10-20 a week until someone does buy it

This is why I stopped playing the registry game though!

jeffv96masters · February 27, 2010 1:04PM

Finally after years of thinking about it,,,,,,,, sent one in on my Collector Club freebies,,,
Overall pleased,,,,,this a good guide for the future as the rest I own I "believe" are in better shape,,,, we will see of course

Sorry about the Sutton I tend to scan two at a time,,,,,, Sutton made me happy also,,,,,,,

K · February 28, 2010 11:37AM

That Desert Shield that was up just went for $280.

I think I bought mine for a little over $200.

jeffcbay · February 28, 2010 12:20PM

I had that in my watch list... some day I'll own one.

K · February 28, 2010 10:00PM

So I contacted Michael Wynne the other day:

From: wynne family <wynnefamily999@msn.com>
To: korpusik3664@yahoo.com
Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 7:50:23 PM
Subject: RE: Michael Wynne - Cal Ripken Jr. Basic Set

I do plan to unlock it this weekend.

Thanks,

Mike

> From: korpusik3664@yahoo.com
> To: wynnefamily999@msn.com
> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:48:06 -0800
> Subject: Michael Wynne - Cal Ripken Jr. Basic Set
>
> Now that you are 100% complete on your basic set you should unlock it so that we can all comment on it. Maybe even post some scans...
>
> -Adam (Owner of K's Collection)

Needless to say I can't wait to see scans of his set

buildingcal · March 1, 2010 3:21AM

i think the desert card went for to much .i have a 9 and only paid 30 for it

Orioles · March 1, 2010 10:17AM

<< So I contacted Michael Wynne the other day:

From: wynne family <wynnefamily999@msn.com>
To: korpusik3664@yahoo.com
Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 7:50:23 PM
Subject: RE: Michael Wynne - Cal Ripken Jr. Basic Set

I do plan to unlock it this weekend.

Thanks,

Mike

> From: korpusik3664@yahoo.com
> To: wynnefamily999@msn.com
> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:48:06 -0800
> Subject: Michael Wynne - Cal Ripken Jr. Basic Set
>
> Now that you are 100% complete on your basic set you should unlock it so that we can all comment on it. Maybe even post some scans...
>
> -Adam (Owner of K's Collection)

Needless to say I can't wait to see scans of his set >>

Mike unlocked his set. I think it is awesome what he has accomplished. I know he has worked hard on it. Hopefully the set gets some type of recognition from PSA this year.

K · March 2, 2010 11:19PM

I just popped a 95 PSA 10 from the group sub. I definitely subbed 3 10's but well... you can read the group sub poppage thread and see the misery for yourself. But F*** it. At least there's $100 that can stay in my pocket and/or be used for other things.

jeffcbay · March 3, 2010 12:28AM

Way to go man!! And way to pass 1000 posts too!

K · March 10, 2010 9:53PM

Just thought I'd stop in to bump this thread like I bumped all my sets last night.

K · March 17, 2010 9:22PM

Jeff,

I saw that you just picked up 4 85 Topps vending boxes from the group sub.

You definitely need to share the findings!

Adam

jeffcbay · March 18, 2010 12:33AM

Hell yes! I'm all over it man. this was just my "taste" to see how it goes. Knowing my luck I'll pull one OC Ripken. I'm just hoping to cover my losses with a couple decent McGwire/Clemens/Puckett cards. I'm subbing a large order right after this rip, so I'm hoping to make a small dent in my Basic Set. Once the group ripping starts, I'll reiterate the importance of some more PSA 10 Ripken cards, and encourage people to sub them. Need to increase that POP!

Speaking of POP, did you see that 2001 Topps #1 PSA 10 show up on ebay? It ends in 5 days and it's at $19.99. I think call1dino has a bid on it at the moment. He needs a 10.

Speaking of call1dino, he passed Kevin in the Basic Set, putting him in 4th. I'm starting to feel a little pressure here! I better get a move on. Between my wife's 30th Birthday party, and truck repairs, I dropped about $1600 the first week of March, so I'm just now getting back to normal financially. That, and nothing I need has been on ebay besides the (still) overpriced 1990 Score. Talk about slow moving on this set! Every day I gain more and more respect for Wynne and BL for their insane sets. Oh well...

K · March 18, 2010 11:49PM

I was planning on taking a shot at the 01 Topps. I have it on my watchlist anyway. Right now I'm building a brick patio for my backyard. I'm already commited $400 and still need to rent an electric tamper and buy all the pavers! So needless to say I probably won't be winning it.

K · March 18, 2010 11:50PM

But at least I got my 95!

K · March 18, 2010 11:54PM

BTW the 90 Score is a pretty tough issue. I bought 4 boxes and pulled 3 Ripkens. Two were crap and one was decent so I subbed it...

Now I have a PSA 8 1990 Score Ripken sitting on a shelf in my "card room" collecting dust. Oh well.

jeffcbay · March 19, 2010 12:01AM

I have a ton of them in my raw boxes that I haven't even given a chance yet, so 4SC's will have to start at around $20 before I'll consider it. Maybe I'll throw some in my sub next week and see what happens.

CNote · March 19, 2010 12:33PM

On the subject of '85s, I bought a rack box to fill up Mariners team set stuff, and had to Ripkens in the box- to my eye they look ok, but I'm sending them in on the March special. I sent a couple '88s in that I also had from a rack box (for Mariners stuff as well) and I got a couple 9s I believe. If you guys need it for your basic set, let me know.....

jackstraw · March 19, 2010 10:21PM

I would submit any Ryans that have a chance at a 10 and I think the Rose RB will
do pretty well in a 10 also. I am sure there are others but those 2 from what I remember
were tough.

Cal Ripken Jr. Set Registry

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