1984 Donruss Baseball - the unofficial but legal thread

BugOnTheRug · February 7, 2006 8:26AM

Don't know how many boxes bbcex had but they are all gone. Crap. How many boxes did you buy Al? If you get a submittable Youngblood, Fitzgerald, or Dk Murray let me know and I'll make it worth your while..........

ArnyVee · February 7, 2006 8:46AM

Those friggin' Diamond Kings are killers, aren't they?

I had many, many commons (about 125K) of all sorts and a few years ago I went ahead and donated them to the Salvation Army. Some kids (I'm hoping) definitely had some fun going through those things!

alnavman · February 7, 2006 9:03AM

I purchased one box of the cards. I think the word must have spread fast and the price didn't seem to high to me.......and as far as the PSA 5 Clancy I got, it will join the PSA 2 Eckersley I have...sort of a Al must have been drunk when picking the cards for his submission HOF!!

ArnyVee · February 7, 2006 10:07AM

Al, you think that you missed a surface wrinkle or something?

alnavman · February 7, 2006 10:11AM

Hi Arny....not sure what I did wrong on the Clancy card, I've been checking the cards out pretty close but for some reason the DK's are giving me problems....and the one's I just posted the grades for were right from a factory set.....the one's that were 8's I can understand, I still haven't gotten the knack on the centering for the DK's yet...but I really messed up on the Clancy....I'll have to scrutinize the card when it arrives.......at least I was happy with the basketball grades I received....I needed an Erving for my set and it worked out great....can't beat an 8!!

Writer11 · February 8, 2006 4:27AM

Just curious, has the SMR article on this set resulted in an increase in interest in the cards?

It is a beautiful set, there's no question.

5STAT · February 8, 2006 4:53AM

just a plug here..I have a few 9's and a couole of 10's laying around if anyone from the board needs them..lmk...

PSA 9's:
19 Steele (flip say Steel)
33
79
100
153
155
158
254
259
286
294
312
459
601
615

and these 10's:

305
340
459

I also just sent in another 45 1984 Donruss cards...they were received 2/4/06....I'll keep in in touch with the results...just a note..there were about 50% from factory sets that were short cuts..so I'll either add fuel to that fire if they come back minsizQ....or do the happy dance if they come back 9's and 10's.

Bruce (5_stat)

BugOnTheRug · February 8, 2006 6:00AM

Writer11,
I'm noticing increased demand (read $$$) for some singles, factory sets, and unopened wax. The article probably had something to do with it.

ArnyVee · February 8, 2006 11:10AM

Bruce, keep us posted about those additional 45.

Unfortunately, I already have all of those that you have listed.

Anyone with any 'finds' or any new grades popping for our set?

Writer, there is definitely some renewed interest in the set since the article in the SMR. For instance, I had a couple of cards that I listed last night that sold within an hour of me putting them on eBay. So, you can definitely say that business has picked up with the '84 Donruss set!

5STAT · February 9, 2006 12:29AM

Wow...turnaround was FAST!! here you goes guys...lmk if any of these help...

1 31471099 1984 DONRUSS 64 JASON THOMPSON N/A 9
2 31471100 1984 DONRUSS 66 DALE MURPHY N/A 9
3 31471101 1984 DONRUSS 79 JIM BARR N/A 10
4 31471102 1984 DONRUSS 86 JERRY HAIRSTON N/A 9
5 31471103 1984 DONRUSS 107 PAUL MOLITOR N/A 10
6 31471104 1984 DONRUSS 123 MIKE BODDICKER N/A 9
7 31471105 1984 DONRUSS 142 BRIAN HARPER N/A 9
8 31471106 1984 DONRUSS 147 MICKEY HATCHER N/A 10
9 31471107 1984 DONRUSS 148 TODD CRUZ N/A 9
10 31471108 1984 DONRUSS 163 WILLIE HERNANDEZ N/A 8
11 31471109 1984 DONRUSS 172 JERRY REMY N/A 9
12 31471110 1984 DONRUSS 217 MIKE ARMSTRONG N/A 9
13 31471111 1984 DONRUSS 252 CESAR GERONIMO N/A 9
14 31471112 1984 DONRUSS 255 ANDY HASSLER N/A 9
15 31471113 1984 DONRUSS 257 RUDY LAW N/A 10
16 31471114 1984 DONRUSS 268 JIM GOTT N/A 10
17 31471115 1984 DONRUSS 272 DAVE ROZEMA N/A 9
18 31471116 1984 DONRUSS 276 BROD PERKINS N/A 10
19 31471117 1984 DONRUSS 278 TONY PHILLIPS N/A 9
20 31471118 1984 DONRUSS 289 LEE SMITH N/A 10
21 31471119 1984 DONRUSS 337 JOE BECKWITH N/A 9
22 31471120 1984 DONRUSS 367 DAN FORD N/A 10
23 31471121 1984 DONRUSS 368 MOOSE HAAS N/A 9
24 31471122 1984 DONRUSS 373 NEAL HEATON N/A 9
25 31471123 1984 DONRUSS 393 TOM CANDIOTTI N/A 9
26 31471124 1984 DONRUSS 398 JUAN EICHELBERGER N/A 9
27 31471125 1984 DONRUSS 441 CRAIG SWAN N/A 9
28 31471126 1984 DONRUSS 447 TED POWER N/A 9
29 31471127 1984 DONRUSS 453 BRYN SMITH N/A 10
30 31471128 1984 DONRUSS 459 BURT HOOTON N/A 10
31 31471129 1984 DONRUSS 460 RON HASSEY N/A 10
32 31471130 1984 DONRUSS 463 TERRY FRANCONA N/A 9
33 31471131 1984 DONRUSS 464 WAYNE TOLLESON N/A 8
34 31471132 1984 DONRUSS 485 LUIS LEAL N/A 10
35 31471133 1984 DONRUSS 509 MIKE KRUKOW N/A 9
36 31471134 1984 DONRUSS 510 DICK RUTHVEN N/A 9
37 31471135 1984 DONRUSS 518 GRAIG NETTLES N/A 9
38 31471136 1984 DONRUSS 522 TOM BURGMEIER N/A 9
38 31471137 1984 DONRUSS 522 TOM BURGMEIER N/A 9
39 31471138 1984 DONRUSS 525 GEORGE WRIGHT N/A 8
40 31471139 1984 DONRUSS 581 STEVE YEAGER N/A 10
41 31471140 1984 DONRUSS 622 JOHN STEFERO N/A 9
42 31471141 1984 DONRUSS 626 RUDY MAY N/A 9
43 31471142 1984 DONRUSS 631 MIKE WARREN N/A 9
44 31471143 1980 TOPPS 482 RICKEY HENDERSON N/A 8
45 31471144 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471145 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471146 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 10
45 31471147 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471148 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471149 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471150 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471151 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471152 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471153 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471154 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471155 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471156 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 9
45 31471157 1989 FLEER 548 KEN GRIFFEY JR. N/A 10
46 31471158 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471159 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471160 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471161 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471162 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 10
46 31471163 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471164 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471165 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 10
46 31471166 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471167 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471168 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9
46 31471169 1989 FLEER 381 RANDY JOHNSON AD COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT 9

Date Received: 02/04/2006
Date of Grades Posted: 02/08/2006
Date Shipped: 02/08/2006

Bruce (5_stat)

5STAT · February 9, 2006 1:13AM

just checked pops...there's a couple that will be 1 of 4's....and the Yeager is a one of one!!

woo hoo...scans will pop when cards come in....

BugOnTheRug · February 9, 2006 3:05AM

I'm going after the Boggs psa 10 on ebay

ArnyVee · February 9, 2006 1:28PM

Just took the snipe off of the Boggs....

That was the only card currently on eBay that I could use for my set as an upgrade or addition. But, I'll give it up to Bill.

I'll also yield to rvc on the Steve Yeager 10 that Bruce got on his submission.

But, I need a total of 5 cards from 5Stat.....172, 217, 337, 441 & 447. Can we make a deal Bruce?

BugOnTheRug · February 9, 2006 2:34PM

Arny,
Are you or anybody else going for the Straw 10? If not, I'll go after that one too. If so, no biggie - I'll just keep try'in.
Bill

ArnyVee · February 9, 2006 2:39PM

I have the Strawberry 10, so unless someone else wants a shot at it, go for it.

rvc · February 9, 2006 10:00PM

i'd love the yeager if its available 5stat

BugOnTheRug · February 10, 2006 12:11AM

Hey Arny, All......

I'm out of the Boggs psa 10 race. It's now at $96..........

way too much for me...........

RayBShotz · February 10, 2006 3:43AM

Hey guys! I've been on the bench a little while resting, but the coach says I should get back in the game.
Good to see the action's still at a high level here at the ol' 84' D thread!

Bruce - PM sent.
RayBShotz

Bkritz · February 10, 2006 4:31AM

If anyone needs a psa 9 1984 Donruss Gossage, I have one available. You can make a $ offer or trade me a psa 9 or psa 10 Dodger from the 70s up through 82 that I need.

Sorry I cannot help more but this is all I have!

Brian

mccardguy1 · February 10, 2006 6:46AM

brian.

pm sent!

I just have to say to everyone its been fun reading this thread and I am enjoying collecting this set. You guys have made me get "bit" by the 84 donruss bug. Hopefully soon, if my car cooperates and I dont have to pump any more money in it to make repairs I will be buying more of these cardboard plastic encased goodies. Hopefully before the word really gets out there about this set.

softparade · February 10, 2006 7:52AM

<< <i>brian.

Hopefully before the word really gets out there about this set. >>

To late for that! I think making the cover of the SMR mag with a huge article qualifies as WORD OUT

BugOnTheRug · February 10, 2006 8:44AM

Boggs @ $107 with a few hours to go ???!!!

Wow man..........wow.

Writer11 · February 10, 2006 10:00AM

Mark Teixeira loves '84 Donruss too. Check it out:

84 Donruss

Stingray · February 11, 2006 4:57AM

Can RayBeShots get $6,000 for his set. 60% done up for sale now.

Stingray

BugOnTheRug · February 11, 2006 5:30AM

huh?

alnavman · February 11, 2006 7:48AM

Bill, if the sale is true I'd be surprised....seems an awful lot for a modern set even though it is loaded with a large number of quality cards.....what do you think??

Fabfrank · February 11, 2006 7:57AM

does anyone have a link to the auction?

BugOnTheRug · February 11, 2006 8:51AM

Frank,
I just spotted the posting on the CU vintage board..........

all I can say is wow...............

Fabfrank · February 11, 2006 11:08AM

Bug- Are you referring to the 89 Score football set?

ArnyVee · February 11, 2006 11:48PM

Frank, he's talking about the post on the vintage sportscard forum where Ray is listing his 60% complete set for $6,000.

mccardguy1 · February 12, 2006 1:33AM

Say it aint so!!! Say it aint so!

Are the 84 Donruss mentors taking offers??

What would we do without you guys around!

Here's hoping you get the price you want. Who could blame you for selling. I have learned alot from everyone here but I understand the fact that if someone is going to wave 6 grand around you have to take it!!

Good luck

Stingray · February 12, 2006 3:43AM

Yes, I was refering to the post on the Vintage Forum post and just wondered if that was a obtainable price for 60% of the set??

Stingray

ArnyVee · February 12, 2006 11:42PM

I doubt that Ray will get that price, but you never know!

I know that I would definitely entertain offers for something in that range for my nearly completed set, but again....you never know.

This set has that classic beautiful design and the crisp pictures with great action shots. It's the best of the '80s and that's gotta be worth somethin' to someone, right?

alnavman · February 14, 2006 8:47AM

Well, I sent in another batch of 25 cards today. Wanted to get them in while the $5 special is still going on. Don't know if I will be able to send any more in this month. Hope they offer this again......Hey anyone see the Cavs beat San Antonio last night????? I took my son Saturday and saw them lose to Golden State and then they turn around and beat the SPURS....go figure!!

BugOnTheRug · February 14, 2006 8:52AM

I have a factory set on the way and may include some of those (hopefully if worthy) on my next submission. Included will be an Ashby that should 9, so that leaves me with 2 needed for the basic.

RayBShotz · February 14, 2006 10:18AM

Upgraded my Molitor to a 10 this week courtesy of 5Stat. Thanks.

Arny,
Whad'ya say we revisit the set weighting issue. You should have all the data from our original machinations over it.
I would say that due to the sets popularity, now is a great time to get Joe O. to consider our changes.
RayBShotz

Stump · February 14, 2006 9:02PM

I was just looking through some of my Donruss and came accross a Staub Diamond King PSA 10. I saw in the number one set there was one listed as a 1 pop. I wonder how bad the pop report is. I also have the #5 card in PSA 10 and it is also showing as a 1 pop. Ok I tried to add the scan and it didn't work. Either way I have a PSA 10 #6 and so does the top guy and its listed as a 1 pop

DJJ

RayBShotz · February 14, 2006 10:52PM

Dave,
It could be that you have one of the variations the other guy has the other.( Steel vs. Steele on the reverse).
Check again.
RayB

Stump · February 15, 2006 7:45AM

Ray

I have the Steele on the reverse I will check the pop report I did not know there was a variation on this. Thanks for the education.

Dave

ArnyVee · February 19, 2006 1:07AM

'84 Donruss Brothers,

I've gone ahead and sent our '84 Donruss proposal to PSA. Hopefully we will receive word in the next few days and I will keep you all updated!

BugOnTheRug · February 19, 2006 4:35AM

BugOnTheRug · February 19, 2006 4:41AM

what's going on with the posting pages? Arny's last post should have started a new one, but I'm still only getting the page before. I added jibberish to see if I could force the page to turn - no luck. This is not the first time this has happened.

Hey PSA, what's the deal??????????

BugOnTheRug · February 19, 2006 4:43AM

Ok...........so the 3rd post finally engages the new page for me. It does this with Firefox and IE.

rvc · February 19, 2006 5:39AM

bill, i got email about arny's new post this morning but it wasnt viewable til this afternoon. same thing happened last week one time.

ArnyVee · February 19, 2006 11:39AM

It's happened several times to me on the boards. Not sure why, but it's happened.

frankhardy · February 21, 2006 12:47AM

Holy friggin Toledo! Somebody got a steal.

1984 Donruss Mattingly PSA 10 Buy It Now

And All Star Cards was the seller. He could have doubled his money.

RayBShotz · February 21, 2006 1:26AM

Congrats Bill.
RayB

ArnyVee · February 21, 2006 1:59AM

Bill just beat me to it!

Congrats Bill! Woo hoo! What a steal!

ArnyVee · February 21, 2006 10:45AM

'84 Donruss Brothers,

I've received word back that our proposal for re-weighting our set has been considered and will be done. I've received back another proposal based on price guide values (although not sure which price guide based on some of those prices) and I'm sending them back a revision to their proposal.

Looks like soon enough we will finally have our set weighted properly!

BugOnTheRug · February 21, 2006 12:07PM

Arny,
That's great news! I can't remember what we finally decided on weights however. I'm glad to see psa's engagement in things like this. Good work Arny and all involved!

About the Mattingly PSA 10: Thanks for the kudos but I don't think the final resting place will be with me. Although it's a very nice card, Frankhardy's recently sold one is the better of the two. This is one card that will hit the 'bay' again at some point - with no BIN. I'll bet I have SMR to thank for the BIN price.

My goal is to find a PERFECTLY centered Mattingly (that isn't already a 10). I've been looking for a long time and between a raw one at home and this one,

I'm hoping I can pull at 10 with either. If not, I'll be content with the resulting 9 - maybe.

1984 Donruss Baseball - the unofficial but legal thread

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