All right lets see some Kent Hrbek, Mike Marshall, Dave Stewart and Jorge Bell rookies! Any other cool rookies in that set? Oh right! Steve Sax. Happy ripping.
Love this set. Thick card stock, clearer photos than 81, a baseball themed border, multi colors in the border, a chicken card, bright blue backs, the Ruth puzzle. What's not to like?
I always thought that Donruss was lazy with their 83 design being just minor changes from 82, but the 82 was a nice design so I guess why change it for 83.
Adam collecting O-Pee-Chee (OPC) baseball cards also collecting US & Canadian junk silver
I've always wondered how they chose the players they did for first Diamond King issue in the 82 set, because there were definitely better/more iconic players on some of the teams.
@estang said:
11 Hall of Famers on the first Diamond King checklist.
I wonder how that compares to other years & if there could have been other team representative choices that would have exceeded 11?
It's hard to argue putting Rose on there in 1982 as it was expected he was 1st ballot at the time.
Also noticed they spelled "Smalley" wrong.
It's either 1982 or 1983 that has the most HOFers with cards, if I recall. It's probably 1983 with the inclusion of the three rookies that made it (and I'm not sure anyone dropped off in 1983).
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A few weeks ago I was a little bored and jumped in on Live Break of 2025 Topps Tier One. It was a 1/2 CASE BREAK = 6 BOXES.
I hit two 1 of 1's and a 3 of 10. It was pretty exciting!!
If you go to 10:10:00 of this video link you can watch the break of the 6 boxes which doesn't take long.
fanatics.live/replays/9f4caf90-ec35-45f5-b621-f7296a8add52?t=36631
1/1 - Brooks Robinson 2025 Topps Tier One LIMITED LUMBER RELIC
1/1 - 2025 Topps Tier One YANKEES Autographed Dual Relics Bat Card
3/10 - Aaron Judge 2025 Topps Tier One Holo Silver Gripping Relic
Interesting - I'm just reading about this Charizard bat knob bounty. Seems kind of crazy.
Edit to add - you killed it on this break. Congratulations!
I miss the good old days of vintage rips!
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
I might need you guys to buy me a bunch of vintage to open up
No problem!!. What’s your cc number?
A few LOTS of my card pulls available at Collect Auctions:
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=61989
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=61992
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=62251
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=62005
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=62006
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=62077
https://collectauctions.net/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=62309
All right lets see some Kent Hrbek, Mike Marshall, Dave Stewart and Jorge Bell rookies! Any other cool rookies in that set? Oh right! Steve Sax. Happy ripping.
Man, the 82 and 83 Donruss sets are so weird. So much better than 81 (that's damning with faint praise) but still so much to go before 84.
Always curious why the glue stains were so bad on the 82s and 83s.
Love this set. Thick card stock, clearer photos than 81, a baseball themed border, multi colors in the border, a chicken card, bright blue backs, the Ruth puzzle. What's not to like?
I always thought that Donruss was lazy with their 83 design being just minor changes from 82, but the 82 was a nice design so I guess why change it for 83.
collecting O-Pee-Chee (OPC) baseball cards
also collecting US & Canadian junk silver
That’s a gorgeous Ozzie. Probably come back a 6!
You havent even seen the surface yet BBR. Im going with a strong 5. And can get a gold $ticker if needed. 45/55 silver chance. I’m always wrong.
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The colors are popping on those!
Always loved the white border on these because it made the photos so much more vibrant looking.
Rickey had a great 82 card with Donruss and Topps.
Beautiful looking pack fresh cards! Always have love Diamond Kings. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
Forgot how much Dwight Evans looked like Tom Selleck there. Love it.
I've always wondered how they chose the players they did for first Diamond King issue in the 82 set, because there were definitely better/more iconic players on some of the teams.
Some very nice centered card!!! Wishing you a PSA 10 Ripken Jr.
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
The right one looks tight
Man, those all have some really nice corners. Nothing is cooler than those checklists fully centered with the borders.
11 Hall of Famers on the first Diamond King checklist.
I wonder how that compares to other years & if there could have been other team representative choices that would have exceeded 11?
It's hard to argue putting Rose on there in 1982 as it was expected he was 1st ballot at the time.
Also noticed they spelled "Smalley" wrong.
Erik
It's either 1982 or 1983 that has the most HOFers with cards, if I recall. It's probably 1983 with the inclusion of the three rookies that made it (and I'm not sure anyone dropped off in 1983).
Always loved that photo of Lee Smith. One of his best and coolest for any pitcher ever.
You are killing it with this box.
Last Pic. Fun stuff to rip from my infancy of collecting.