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1994 Bongo Dipkin Skybox P4 Promo

1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
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Been wanting one since 2005 ish. Seen a few sell on ebay. $100+ One recently poped up and it was my time to own one. Paid 3x more than I thought I would have to but I'll now have one.

Dipkin is FINALLY mine



So on another board someone shows me this. I never saw it as it didn't pop up in my search.

Wish I never saw this one

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    HallcoHallco Posts: 3,627 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Donovan ... so wait one minute ... are you telling me you paid $400+ for the same card that sold for $15 the same week? PLEASE don' t tell me that happened to you!!!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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    1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
    Yes, I paid 28x more than I should have, had I saw that BIN.

    At least I didn't pay 30x more. That would be crazy. lol
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    gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    D'OH!
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    mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭
    I don't even buy a cheap computer part (~$5) without looking high and low for a cheaper price. image
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭


    << <i>Yes, I paid 28x more than I should have, had I saw that BIN.
    At least I didn't pay 30x more. That would be crazy. lol >>



    OUCH!!! May you sell 35 of your Variation guides today! lol
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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    baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭
    gosh that bites man!!!!!!!!!!!!



    at least you got one
    Fred

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    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

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    digicatdigicat Posts: 8,551 ✭✭
    Put the other 2 promos you "won" up for auction. Maybe that's what everyone was after?


    Oh, and I did a search for "Dipkin", and another of these cards sold for $5.60/dlvd on Sunday.

    edit to add: Never mind, the $5.60 one is the common variation. It doesn't have the stats on the back.
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    1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590


    << <i>Put the other 2 promos you "won" up for auction. Maybe that's what everyone was after?


    Oh, and I did a search for "Dipkin", and another of these cards sold for $5.60/dlvd on Sunday. >>



    The other 2 promos are worth a few bucks. The Dipkin has demand and was a SP, apparently.

    edit - I see you realized. Here's some more info on it. The card that sold for $5, was the comic book insert. Smaller bat knob, different back etc. Issued in 1994 Simpsons Bongo #4. I need one without a surface indention. Bought over 20 and all of them had it ! Ugh.
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    SDSportsFanSDSportsFan Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations on finally getting one image


    Steve
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    1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590


    << <i>Congratulations on finally getting one image

    Steve >>



    Thanks !
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    KneelKneel Posts: 160
    Congrats!!!

    I know the feeling.... just think of it this way, the other people just got a great deal. Is this card known to be rare? How was it distributed?
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    BugOnTheRugBugOnTheRug Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭
    What will this card be worth in 215 years?

    Any ideas?
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    gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>What will this card be worth in 215 years?

    Any ideas? >>




    Does it matter? This is supposed to be a hobby, not the stock market!
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    mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭


    << <i>What will this card be worth in 215 years?

    Any ideas? >>



    $1,150.

    Sincerely,
    Biff Tannen
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    1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
    Not a confirmed fact, but supposedly given away at the 1994 San Diego Comic Convention. It is rare as it was apparently a SP. The other 3 cards in this 4 card set are easy to find. This is now the 4th one I've seen, including the !%## $15 one.

    In 215 years the value will be $5 due to the large stash found in someones storage unit. What was once thought to be a SP (Short Print) was actually SP (Stashed Product) Which Heritage collectors will find to be true with their SP cards as well. image
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    divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,528 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Donovan...

    It's great that you got your card.

    Sorry, you could not get it cheaper...Donato
    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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    BugOnTheRugBugOnTheRug Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭
    It is amazing what is out there that's deemed insignificant at the time.

    Great pickup.
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    GarabaldiGarabaldi Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭
    OUCH
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    fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    Your the only one that SHOULD have this card in their collection. image

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    mikliamiklia Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭
    to add insult..

    "Winning bid receives both cards."

    so, in sum, he basically gave the P4 away for free. wow.
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    melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    Remember, collectibles are worth what someone is willing to pay for them. A second thought, you haven't lost a penny unless, or untill, you sell the item. Enjoy it, it's a cool card. (my age is showing)

    Ron
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
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    cozmokramercozmokramer Posts: 17
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    cozmokramercozmokramer Posts: 17
    ouch is right, but every card is worth a different amount to each collector.

    Enjoy it!
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    KatsCardsKatsCards Posts: 559
    I'd just pick up a few more if I could at the $15.00 price if possible...Seeing one sell for $420 should bring several more out of the woodwork. Buy em up cheaper if possible, average down your cost per card and then flip the others at a later date.
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    123Slider123Slider Posts: 851 ✭✭
    1989FleerBillRipkencollector is to Dipkin, as 707 is to the 52 Topps Mantle. image
    The best pitch to start a hitter off with is always strike one.
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    mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭
    I wonder why the person that created that card spelled it "Dipkin", and not "Dipken."
    He must be one of the many people that think "Ripken" is spelled "Ripkin."
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    1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
    Ok, so I paid $420, sold the others in the lot bringing my cost down to $380.

    Then this one closes for $465 !!

    In hindsight, I got a deal as mine does not have a corner ding !
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    fandangofandango Posts: 2,622 ✭
    nice !

    you should CORNER THE MARKET
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    1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
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    ajwajw Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭
    Congrats on your pick up! I'm going to assume that no one else here had ever seen one of these before, but we all know the feeling of adding that one card you've been looking for. Well done!
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    nam812nam812 Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It looks like the bat knob is bigger on the P4 card.
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    IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,431 ✭✭✭✭
    Donovan:

    Someone had given me this card years ago and I had always figured it was more of a novelty item than anything. Can you tell me which one I have (is it the common one or rare one?)?:

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    Thanks

    IMF
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    mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Someone had given me this card years ago and I had always figured it was more of a novelty item than anything. Can you tell me which one I have (is it the common one or rare one?)?:
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    You have "B1", which is more common.
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    vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    P4 for $10 sold after the $15 one?

    Am I missing something?
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    nam812nam812 Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>P4 for $10 sold after the $15 one?

    Am I missing something? >>



    Since the back is not shown, I believe that is the B1 based on my new discovery of the smaller bat knob. image

    Edited to add: The lines that cross the H and A in fish and face seem to extend outside the boundaries of the letter in the P4 version, but not the B1 version. This is all helpful info on auctions where the back is not shown.
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    mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭


    << <i>P4 for $10 sold after the $15 one?

    Am I missing something? >>




    That auction is for the common one. You can tell by the size of the bat knob.
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    vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    ah good call guys, size does matter...
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