2001 Topps Employee

CrimsonTider

I don't know a lot about them and I would like to know a lot about them

justmichael

Anything specific you want to know?I don't want to waste your time with details you already know.
Mike

tunahead08

Hard to see the embossed logo on the bottom 3, but it's there

justmichael

Well the pictures speak louder than words in the case.

NickM

Apparently 150 were made of each - specially embossed copies of the full set, given to employees. I picked up a Biggio a few years ago for $3 or $4, including shipping.

Nick

CrimsonTider

Little tipsy last night, my question could be describe as a little vague. Damn scotch! The single malts are my weak spot. I would like to get my hands on a Chipper, smoltz, and Bobby Cox, what would these cost?

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

Unsure on pricing.

This 792 card parallel set was only given out only to employees at the company's Manhattan office during the 2001 Christmas season. It is assumed 151 sets were produced and there is a unique insignia of the Topps logo with "Limited Edition For Topps Employees 1951-2001 Baseball” written around the logo embossed into each and every card.

tunahead08

<< <i>Unsure on pricing.

This 792 card parallel set was only given out only to employees at the company's Manhattan office during the 2001 Christmas season. It is assumed 151 sets were produced and there is a unique insignia of the Topps logo with "Limited Edition For Topps Employees 1951-2001 Baseball” written around the logo embossed into each and every card. >>



^^ What he said, although I've heard anywhere between 150-200 sets. As for pricing, I paid about $40 for all 4 of my raw Ripken's together, so hopefully that gives you some idea.

mtcards

I would gladly pay $100 for a set, so I am sure someone else will pay a lot more

Beck6

There was a buy it now this morning on Ebay. My link is not working right now, but here is the item number

Item number: 390045184423

cwazzy

If anyone has the Adam Wainwright card from this set I would love to take it off of your hands. Thanks!

Chris

gumbyfan

Alright, which one of you bought it? I've been watching this item for a while and was going to wait until the 15th to pull the trigger. When I saw this thread I cringed.

DavidPuddy

Looking for a Sizemore if anyone has one

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

<< <i>Alright, which one of you bought it? I've been watching this item for a while and was going to wait until the 15th to pull the trigger. When I saw this thread I cringed. >>



Wish it was me. I was debating offering $250.

Rare set to own !

lawnmowerman

<< <i>Alright, which one of you bought it? I've been watching this item for a while and was going to wait until the 15th to pull the trigger. When I saw this thread I cringed. >>



I think we should blame kshorton

BarkusD

I bought the set. I will likely crack it and submit the cards for player sets. It was part of a larger package deal with the seller. I can tell you that $250 would not have gotten it done. For those looking for individual cards, there are a ton available through dealers at beckett.com. I'm pretty sure that there were Sizemores and Wainrights for sale there.

gumbyfan

<< <i>I bought the set. I will likely crack it and submit the cards for player sets. It was part of a larger package deal with the seller. I can tell you that $250 would not have gotten it done. For those looking for individual cards, there are a ton available through dealers at beckett.com. I'm pretty sure that there were Sizemores and Wainrights for sale there. >>



Congrats on the purchase! I was going to do the same thing, so best of luck on the Ichiro. With only 2 graded (both 8's), there's a lot of upside on that set. Please be sure to let us know how the cards grade out.

ajw

<< <i>I bought the set. I will likely crack it and submit the cards for player sets. It was part of a larger package deal with the seller. I can tell you that $250 would not have gotten it done. For those looking for individual cards, there are a ton available through dealers at beckett.com. I'm pretty sure that there were Sizemores and Wainrights for sale there. >>



I suspect you'll do quite well on that set. I think these cards seem undervalued, assuming the general information about production numbers and distribution method is accurate. Do note that the embossing process can lead to a lot of chipping, so I'd imagine that high grades might be few and far between. (though I have no experience with that...pure speculation.)

Here are the two Will Clarks in the set:

BarkusD

I'll post some scans and picks when I break the set and after I get the cards back from PSA. Hopefully I will have it some time next week.

digicat

<< <i>so I'd imagine that high grades might be few and far between. >>



There's not a whole lot of data to go by so far. Only 97 total cards have been submitted for this set. The breakdown of grades are as follows:

PSA 7 = 1
PSA 8 = 21
PSA 8.5 = 1
PSA 9q = 1
PSA 9 = 52
PSA 10 = 21

A +20% rate on PSA 10s from a set isn't what I'd consider a "condition sensative" set, but the sample is still too low. No more than 3 of any one card has been submitted yet.

CNote

I've got the Griffey in the set as a 9. Scored it for $6 about a year ago

CrimsonTider

I would love to buy the Bobby Cox card if you break the set up, as well as Smoltz and Chipper.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

In case someone from the future wants to see a full set...

joestalin

29 have been graded by BGS, 5 Ichiros, 4 BGS 8 and one 5.

Wasn't this the year of the Bong Puffer card?

Kevin

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

^^ That was '03

digicat

CrimsonTider

I wonder if any of these will end up in the next group sub?

It would be interesting

cwazzy

I picked up the Wainwright last night. Can't wait to get it!

BunchOBull

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Bill on 2 different sports cards in the same day.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

Pic of set and letter that accompanied it for future reference.