1991 Topps Traded gray backs

ReggieCleveland

Am I to understand that 1991 Topps Traded cards that were issued in wax packs had a different color back than factory set cards?

tsalems1

<< <i>Am I to understand that 1991 Topps Traded cards that were issued in wax packs had a different color back than factory set cards? >>



From what I remember, this is correct

digicat

<< <i>Am I to understand that 1991 Topps Traded cards that were issued in wax packs had a different color back than factory set cards? >>



Yup.

LarkinCollector

Yes, same as 1990. I think there are * and ** variations on the gray backs as well.

junkwaxgems

<< <i>Yes, same as 1990. I think there are * and ** variations on the gray backs as well. >>



Correct. A master set of both 1990 and 1991 Topps Traded has 264 cards. And for those interested in building them, it usually takes about 3-4 boxes to compile, however, I once opened an order of 6 BBCE boxes where 5 of the boxes mostly contained ** cards and 1 box that contained mostly * cards.

ReggieCleveland

Thanks guys. I know there's no demand but does PSA not notate them on slabs or do people just not care enough to request it?

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Thanks guys. I know there's no demand but does PSA not notate them on slabs or do people just not care enough to request it? >>


I'm not sure, but wouldn't it be in their best interest to notate? Seems like it would create additional registry demand.

ETA: I've never understood why 87D wax vs. factory set is not notated either with the backs rotated 180 degrees.

bishop

I wonder how many cards you would need to have a truly "master" set of both the Topps 1991 regular and traded sets. Mind boggling

ReggieCleveland

<< <i>I wonder how many cards you would need to have a truly "master" set of both the Topps 1991 regular and traded sets. Mind boggling >>



Can't you just count yours?

bishop

I think think you would need 5 or 6 sets just to get all the back differences. Then there are all the front differences, some possibly with different backs. Then there are the Desert Shield cards as well. If someone has developed a "master" checklist I would love to see it