1985 Topps Pete Rose set

fur72 · May 30, 2008 3:23AM

Anyone remember this set? Almost seems like a steal for $35 with an autograph card.

1985 Pete Rose set scroll to bottom of page

jrinck · May 30, 2008 4:54AM

I don't know. Take a look at that '83 Topps cello pack with Valenzuela on the front. It's described as MINT, but check out the lower-left corner.

yankeeno7 · May 30, 2008 5:01AM

Since when did a FACTORY SEALED 1985 Pete Rose set come with an autographed card????

yankeeno7 · May 30, 2008 5:04AM

Mark Murphy must be losing it! I had to laugh...1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr Rookie PSA 8 is 10.00....a PSA 9? 12.00 LOL

Similar situation with his 89 Fleer and 89 Donruss Rookies Griffey Jrs

AkbarClone · May 30, 2008 5:18AM

My factory set did not have an autograph.

Barfvader · May 30, 2008 5:30AM

Well it is a steal compared to this one I found on eBay. 1985 TOPPS PETE ROSE SEALED AUTOGRAPH SET

WinPitcher · May 30, 2008 5:55AM

The pack is described as mint not the top card.

Steve

jrinck · May 30, 2008 7:07AM

<< <i>The pack is described as mint not the top card.

Steve >>

How can that be, though? What does it mean for the "pack" to be MINT if it's clear that at least one of the cards inside isn't?

fur72 · May 30, 2008 7:25AM

I dont get this. So if this does contain an autograph card it would be well worth the $35 and there are sealed ones on ebay? Very strange all around. Im going to ask Mark.

Edit: added description

THIS IS THE 1985 TOPPS PETE ROSE OFFICIAL TOPPS BASEBALL CARD SET. SEE 120 TOTAL CARDS OF THE ALL TIME HIT KING. THE SET INCLUDES ONE AUTOGRAPHED CARD OF PETE ROSE SIGNED IN BLUE SHARPIE. THE SET COMES FACTORY SEALED

yankeeno7 · May 30, 2008 10:32AM

The more I think of it...I just dont remember ANY of those small boxed sets ever having cellophane wrapping. I believe 100 came to a case. Maybe there were one or two specially packed sets in the case?

metalmike · May 30, 2008 11:59AM

These are real- in fact I just bought one-.he has 7 left as of 10pm I believe 1 set per 100 were sealed at time of issue and sold for a premium. I am gonna bust one for my Big Red Machine auto collection. I can get a buck each for the non auto'd ones at the flea market. One of you guys with deeper pockets than me should jump on this!!! Mike

metalmike · May 30, 2008 12:21PM

I think only the auto sets were sealed. The ones BBCKid is selling is a aftermarket SCOREBOARD creation.

donrus · May 30, 2008 12:59PM

wow i got 2 sets ordered.. thanks don russell

metalmike · May 30, 2008 1:34PM

These sets honoring Pete Rose from 1985 were printed by Topps for Pete Rose enterprises and were sold thru hobby pioneer Renata Galosso. Anyone have a scan of the back of one of the cards? Willie Mays had a set issued in 1985 and he auto'd some cards for his set. Google is no help. I am working off memories which are influenced by many many brewskis since 1985. Mike -edited for correct info.

metalmike · May 30, 2008 1:51PM

16.95 each retail

donrus · May 30, 2008 2:48PM

here you go, i broke one out. pretty nice looking set. lots of old pics.. don

fkw · May 30, 2008 3:52PM

modern "collector issues"

low value now, low value 50 years from now

yankeeno7 · May 30, 2008 4:13PM

<< <i>modern "collector issues"

low value now, low value 50 years from now >>

There are plenty of things in my collection that have low value and dont care if they ever do. I enjoy them just as much as the "valuable" ones. I dont see anyone talking about investment here.

metalmike · May 30, 2008 4:17PM

three words fkw ........go kiss leon

Barfvader · May 30, 2008 9:48PM

From the 2005 Standard Catalog Of Baseball Cards.

metalmike · June 10, 2008 5:05AM

Update- I got the cards on June 10 and I am not happy. In the ad on his website it says sealed set which is deceptive. The set is in a pwb, has a auto card as shown in the picture but is not the set in the SCD. Tt is a set which Ken Goldin aka Scoreboard had made for shop at home in other words a aftermarket auto. BOO mark.

yankeeno7 · June 10, 2008 6:33AM

wow, no kidding! Did you contact The Baseball Card Queen? Oops, I mean KID? That sucks. I hope he refunds a portion of your dough.

Allen · June 10, 2008 6:37AM

Going by the guide it says that the auto ia borderless version, the one on his site clearly has a border. Sorry you got taken.

WinPitcher · June 10, 2008 6:42AM

Mark Murphy sold you that?

Steve

donrus · June 10, 2008 6:49AM

i bought 2 sets of it.. wow .. don

metalmike · June 10, 2008 6:51AM

Yes it is a Pete auto and it comes with a COA from Ken Goldin lol. It was only 40 bucks and I will sell the other 119 cards at the flea market. The Sealed part is deceptive it came in a plain white box "sealed" with a piece of tape. I am not going to bother sending it back I enailed the tool 3 times already since I bought it with no reply.

metalmike · June 10, 2008 6:57AM

Barfvader posted the info about the sets AFTER I had already bought mine Don- If you want to return them for a refund don't bother emailing the tool.

yankeeno7 · June 10, 2008 8:04AM

So, really makes me wonder....just how trustworthy is Murphy? Duping buyers like this and from what I understand, the master of distributing those vintage "Christmas" rack packs. Does this guy just fly under the radar because he knows how to be subtle and no one really notices?

metalmike · June 10, 2008 9:37AM

no doubt the auto is ok but I beleve there is a reason he left out the Scoreboard info

donrus · June 10, 2008 10:11AM

yeah, im not exactly happy but i got 2 autos for $70..

gotta love it! "The Score Board"

don

Tvac897 · June 10, 2008 11:16AM

How could he have autographed a factory sealed card?>

donrus · June 10, 2008 11:18AM

right! they look nice, but the point here is the "real" sealed sets had 2 number 1 cards and 1one was borderless and the other is just like the ones i have pictured. don

metalmike · June 10, 2008 12:08PM

How could he have autographed a factory sealed card?> The real auto sets were sealed at time of issue and the ones that BBCkid were selling were described as factory sealed but he neglected to mention the factory seal was a pwb sealed by Scoreboard. Mark is another Gary but with a better tan.

WinPitcher · June 10, 2008 12:22PM

This is disturbing, yes I agree MM is a sleaze. Didn't he have a ....ahem..... a fire?

Steve

RawPlusSlabbed · June 10, 2008 12:23PM

<< <i>modern "collector issues"

low value now, low value 50 years from now >>

Come on. Promote the collection of what you enjoy. For my first several years of collecting, it was solely for the enjoyment of baseball and the cards. I could have cared less about the value. I would pay money to have that feeling today.

metalmike · June 10, 2008 12:44PM

I opened a dispute with Paypal maybe that will get his attention.

donrus · June 11, 2008 6:15AM

any reaction mike? don

WinPitcher · June 11, 2008 9:04AM

Come on. Promote the collection of what you enjoy.

He does, he only wants what was advertised.

Then he will be happy.

AS I would.

Steve

Tedw9 · June 11, 2008 10:12AM

Did anyone notice that on his page he changed the description and price?

The description now reads "THE SET COMES SEALED FROM SCOREBOARD IN A WHITE BOX."

WinPitcher · June 11, 2008 1:56PM

Maybe now he should also change the picture too.

Steve

1985 Topps Pete Rose set

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