Kevin Seitzer -- woah!

Sabrgeek

I bought a 1987 Fleer Wax box from Mr. Hart at the National and he was gracious enough to ship it (and some other materials) to my home. (It helps to know him for about 20 years )

While pricing some of the cards out of the box -- I realized that if I were to "retail" the Kevin Seitzer RC -- I would be thrilled to get a quarter. I can remember not being able to keep these cards in stock at the $6-8 range in the winter of 1987.

Not just from that era -- but how about listing some of your favorite card value "drops".

Here's a 1990's -- version -- 1999 Bowman Wily Mo Pena --
and of course any 2001 Mark Prior

Let's hear of some of your favorite card "drops" and who you don't want to sell out of memory of great sells of the past

Regards
Rich

redsfanman

I remember Seitzer and being so excited to get the card in a pack in '87.

86 Donruss Canseco is mine. Sad.

lsutigers1973

I can simplify this whole thread and narrow it down to about 75% of all rookie cards from 1985-1992.

bowman54

More like 95%

mosaic

2010 Bowman Chrome Stephen Strasburg... in 2012... har har har!

But seriously, Barry Bonds... like a sound effect from a Road Runner cartoon.

otwcards

How about a few from a a small 6 year window:

1985: Howard Johnson, Eric Davis, Mark Langston, Cory Snyder
1986: Kal Daniels, Jose Canseco, Glenn Davis
1987: Ruben Sierra, Alan Anderson, Bo Jackson, Mike Greenwell, Devon White
1988: Al Leiter, Mark Grace, Greg Jeffries, Sam Horn, Ken Caminiti
1989: Hensley Muelens, Cameron Drew
1990: Kevin Maas, Dean Palmer, Juan Gonzalez, Carlos Baerga

lsutigers1973

In all cerealness, in 1988 or 89 I paid $10 for 2 packs of 86 Donruss. Pulled a Canseco and traded it for a half a box of 86 Donruss. Pulled 2 more Cansecos. The Cansecos were selling for $100 each at the time. Card shop owner knew it was an easy $10 profit when he made the deal.

1990, bought 5 packs of 1990 Fleer. Think they were $1 each at our one card shop. Pulled a Kevin Maas and a David Justice. Traded them both for a full box.

I miss those days.

lsutigers1973

Scott, Howard Johnson was 1983

72skywalker

My 1990 Score Black and White Bo Jackson or any of his 1987 rookies.

slaphappy

1988 Donruss and Fleer Gregg Jefferies. These were easy 10.00 cards in 1988 now they might get a quarter.

1991 Pro Sets Super Pro card was 20 to 25 at one time now I doubt you could get a dime for them.

GeoffEighinger

Shirtless Jose Canseco in 1991 Score Dream Team subset.

billwaltonsbeard

I spent all summer trying to pull a Seitzer out of Fleer packs that year. I never did.

gemint

Are there any cards from that era that have held their value?

MeteoriteGuy

I remembering opening a couple 1987 Fleer cellos packs with Will Clark on the front because I knew Seitzer was inside. It was tough to do....but Seitzer was the ROY and I think they were like $5 here in Kansas.

MeteoriteGuy

<< <i>In all cerealness, in 1988 or 89 I paid $10 for 2 packs of 86 Donruss. Pulled a Canseco and traded it for a half a box of 86 Donruss. Pulled 2 more Cansecos. The Cansecos were selling for $100 each at the time. Card shop owner knew it was an easy $10 profit when he made the deal.

1990, bought 5 packs of 1990 Fleer. Think they were $1 each at our one card shop. Pulled a Kevin Maas and a David Justice. Traded them both for a full box.

I miss those days. >>



I couldn't touch packs of 1986 Donruss at that price here. They were $10-12 each with boxes $250-300.

My brother pulled the Canseco...and instantly creased it putting it in one of those old card holders that are two piece and pinch together...well, it pinched it.

DavidPuddy

How about the 91 Upper Deck Baseball Jordan insert? That thing brought some decent coin not long after it came out.

RedHeart54

<< <i>....but Seitzer was the ROY and I think they were like $5 here in Kansas. >>



I think they got as high as $12 to $15 around here. Then, of course, you had '87 Topps Traded, '87 Donruss Rookies and '87 Fleer Update. Those were probably trading at $8 apiece (with the Topps and Fleer glossy versions bringing more).

He was a helluva hitter in '87 with over 200 hits and an average over .300. Just couldn't maintain it through his career.

slaphappy

<< <i>Are there any cards from that era that have held their value? >>



There are a few but not alot. Griffey rookies have lost some but held up compared to some.

DeutscherGeist

1988 Topps Traded Jim Abbott---while it will bring in $10 in PSA 10, its only worth pennies now.

MeteoriteGuy

<< <i>Are there any cards from that era that have held their value? >>



Some Error Cards,
Greg Maddux,
Cal Ripken Jr,
John Elway,
(the last two seeing spike in value at the end of their careers),
Steve Young,
....more?

In the players above, all were successful and/or got really popular after/around 1995. There are likely other players that fit this...those who were not as popular in 1987-88 compared to their later career.

gumbyfan

<< <i>How about a few from a a small 6 year window:

1985: Howard Johnson, Eric Davis, Mark Langston, Cory Snyder
1986: Kal Daniels, Jose Canseco, Glenn Davis
1987: Ruben Sierra, Alan Anderson, Bo Jackson, Mike Greenwell, Devon White
1988: Al Leiter, Mark Grace, Greg Jeffries, Sam Horn, Ken Caminiti
1989: Hensley Muelens, Cameron Drew
1990: Kevin Maas, Dean Palmer, Juan Gonzalez, Carlos Baerga >>



Just wanted to add a few...

1987: Greg Swindell
1989: Steve Avery
1990: John Olerud

WinPitcher

Anyone mention 85 Topps Gooden?

Steve

itzagoner

the completely worthless cards have held their value.

they're still completely worthless.

ROCKDJRW

Here in the Chicago area the 1989 UD Jerome Walton was a $30 card. Dwight Smith was $15.

Knopfler

<< <i>I remembering opening a couple 1987 Fleer cellos packs with Will Clark on the front because I knew Seitzer was inside. It was tough to do....but Seitzer was the ROY and I think they were like $5 here in Kansas. >>



Growing up in KC, I was hoping Seitzer would win ROY but I think he came in second behind McGwire. Come to think about what's come out the last few years however, I guess Seitzer really was ROY in '87.

digicat

<< <i>Growing up in KC, I was hoping Seitzer would win ROY but I think he came in second behind McGwire. Come to think about what's come out the last few years however, I guess Seitzer really was ROY in '87. >>



The "juicing era" for McGwire is said to have started in the early 90s, not the 80s.

MeteoriteGuy

<< <i>

<< <i>I remembering opening a couple 1987 Fleer cellos packs with Will Clark on the front because I knew Seitzer was inside. It was tough to do....but Seitzer was the ROY and I think they were like $5 here in Kansas. >>



Growing up in KC, I was hoping Seitzer would win ROY but I think he came in second behind McGwire. Come to think about what's come out the last few years however, I guess Seitzer really was ROY in '87. >>




Guess that is right....but please don't tell the 1987 13-year old me.

msassin

<< <i>Are there any cards from that era that have held their value? >>



'87 Jamie Moyer rookies maybe

WinPitcher

I agree. Moyer was a 5 cent card then and is a 5 cent card now.


Steve

itzagoner

beats worthless.

MeteoriteGuy

checklist cards are still worth a $0.05

estang

How about flipping it around to what baseball cards since 1980 that are mainstream sets have a value above $100?

1. 1980 Rickey Henderson
2. ????

lsutigers1973

<< <i>How about flipping it around to what baseball cards since 1980 that are mainstream sets have a value above $100?

1. 1980 Rickey Henderson
2. ???? >>



Hendersons only sell for $100+ if they are in PSA 9 holders. Raw ones in nice condition can be had for $20-30

BPorter26

I remember in 1990 Matt (Mbmiller25) traded a 1986 Topps traded Jose Canseco for a minty 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan.