Cameo Cards Eligible for Player Master Sets?

LarkinCollector · May 27, 2015 6:29AM

Title pretty much says it all. For cameo's, I'm referring to cards where more than one player is pictured and the non-featured player is the one you want to add the card to their Master (i.e. player being tagged out where the fielder is the primary focus of the card).

bobsbbcards · May 27, 2015 7:45AM

My first reaction is "that's crazy." After a bit of thought, I sort of don't mind it. The cards are probably less expensive, not that many cards qualify, and it's kind of fun.

LarkinCollector · May 27, 2015 9:03AM

<< My first reaction is "that's crazy." After a bit of thought, I sort of don't mind it. The cards are probably less expensive, not that many cards qualify, and it's kind of fun. >>

I thought it might be considered crazy

Here's an example that I'd be interested in adding to the Larkin Master (too lazy to dig one of mine out and scan it)....

I have a PSA10 of it on the way, and ever since I found the Larkin appearance on the card I've had it in my raw collection. I just couldn't find anything clarifying exactly what the requirements were for adding items to the Master sets, but since he's pictured on the card thought it might be OK.

csakers · May 27, 2015 1:00PM

I like the idea, as it makes collecting fun. However, I would assume PSA would be against adding these types of cards to the player collections. I believe they would say the player must be the featured player to be included. However, super sets seem to be all the rage these days. Maybe, these types of items could be included in those. (I would still like to simply see them added to the regular player collections.)

LarkinCollector · May 27, 2015 10:51PM

<< I like the idea, as it makes collecting fun. However, I would assume PSA would be against adding these types of cards to the player collections. I believe they would say the player must be the featured player to be included. However, super sets seem to be all the rage these days. Maybe, these types of items could be included in those. (I would still like to simply see them added to the regular player collections.) >>

Seeing you're a Mattingly master collector, did you catch his cameos here: Link?

clarke442 · May 28, 2015 12:04AM

Hey LC

I don't think PSA will allow it.
I had tried to get this card in my Bucyk Master Set and was told, by PSA thru email, that somewhere on the card the player has to mentioned or referred to.
Still a nice card though.

WOW, Sorry for the BIG photo!

bishop · May 28, 2015 12:42AM

mknez · May 28, 2015 5:51AM

They told me the same thing when I submitted a couple for inclusion is a master set.

<< Hey LC

I don't think PSA will allow it.
I had tried to get this card in my Bucyk Master Set and was told, by PSA thru email, that somewhere on the card the player has to mentioned or referred to.
Still a nice card though.

! >>

csakers · May 28, 2015 8:10AM

Larkin,

Thanks for the links to the Mattingly cameo shots/lists. I have always enjoyed these types of cards and thought it was great when my favorite players appeared on other players' cards.

csakers · May 28, 2015 2:59PM

Just a thought, but maybe PSA would approve a Registry Collection of simply these types of cards. Any thoughts?

bobsbbcards · May 28, 2015 11:20PM

<< Just a thought, but maybe PSA would approve a Registry Collection of simply these types of cards. Any thoughts? >>

I'm sure they would, although if they didn't, it would still make a nice gallery.

LarkinCollector · May 29, 2015 6:02AM

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<< Just a thought, but maybe PSA would approve a Registry Collection of simply these types of cards. Any thoughts? >>

I'm sure they would, although if they didn't, it would still make a nice gallery. >>

Good idea if they won't do a Larkin Cameos registry, a gallery would work. First cameo arrived today...

I also put a list of the others I'm aware of in the BST, but I don't have a lot of hope I'll find them already graded. Most are 90s commons.

RynoandBo · May 30, 2015 2:42AM

PSA used to have cameo appearances in the Master Set Registry. The example I have is the 1983 Topps Reggie Smith #282. This card featured Sandberg returning to first base as the pitched threw over there. Cool card as it is his rookie card year. About 2-3 years ago it was removed from the Sandberg Master Set. I'm pretty sure they will no longer add a cameo to the master sets.

LarkinCollector · May 30, 2015 4:07AM

<< PSA used to have cameo appearances in the Master Set Registry. The example I have is the 1983 Topps Reggie Smith #282. This card featured Sandberg returning to first base as the pitched threw over there. Cool card as it is his rookie card year. About 2-3 years ago it was removed from the Sandberg Master Set. I'm pretty sure they will no longer add a cameo to the master sets. >>

Definitely a cool card! I'll have to investigate a Super set or dedicated cameo set.

SDSportsFan · May 30, 2015 9:10AM

Here's my favorite cameo appearance:

Yes, that is Maury Wills at second base, on a 1960 Topps card (3 years before his 1963 Fleer "rookie" card, and 7 years before his "first" Topps card).

Steve

csakers · May 30, 2015 1:26PM

Thanks for sharing this card! That is truly a unique and very cool card, especially given how long BEFORE his rookie card(s) were produced and released.

gregmo32 · June 5, 2015 9:03PM

Especially for modern players, of whom there are nearly limitless cards to choose from, I think it is unnecessary to add cameo cards to any player set.
Maybe for Ty Cobb or Joe Jackson I could understand it, but multiple hundred legit cards is more than enough to keep one busy.

csakers · June 23, 2015 7:48AM

Another Mattingly cameo (Josh Beckett No Hitter - 2015 Topps)

2015 Topps Josh Beckett - Mattingly cameo

Cameo Cards Eligible for Player Master Sets?

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