The toughest modern cards you're still looking for...

[4reals]

Here's a thread for those of you still looking for those tough modern cards that you'd love to add to your collection.

Maybe you've never seen what you're looking for or you've seen it and it just keeps eluding you.

Either way, post it here and maybe the right person will see what you need and send you a message!

Good luck!

[4reals]

For me it's the following:

1980 Topps Pepsi All-Star Prototype - Dave Lopes
1981 MSA FBI Bantam Soda Disc - Steve Garvey (single or panel)
1982 MSA FBI Bantam Soda Disc - Steve Garvey (single or panel)
1985 MSA Subway Discs - Fernando Valenzuela and/or Pedro Guerrero
1985 Topps Mini Steve Yeager (tan blank back variation)
1986 Meadow Gold Milk or Chocolate Milk Carton w/ Fernando Valenzuela pictured
1994 Oscar Mayer Disc of Mike Piazza in an unopened cello pack
1994 Topps Black Gold ABCD found it

[mawitzi]

I am looking for two cards from the 2001 Greats of The Game autograph set. I need the Willie Mays auto and the Willie Stargell redemption card.

[tonyo]

Other than my ongoing Barry Larkin collection and signed 95 ud cc se , the only two modern cards I'm looking for are:

1995 ud cc se gold signature Jose Canseco. (got it on 5-13-13)

There are hundreds buried in 5000 ct monster boxes out there somewhere.

and

2009 A & G silk Chipper Jones.... not sure I'd even spring for that one if it showed up..:)

[ALR-bishop]

The SCD Standard Catalog for 2011 ( when it still had the post 1980 listings) listed 12 Topps team sets produced in 1981 for Coca Cola. Eleven of the teamsets were made up of 12 cards, 11 players and one Header team card. The cards are like the regular 1981 Topps card but with a Coke logo. The backs are numbered 1-11. The Header cards allowed you to order a 132 card uncut sheet of 1981 Topps cards. They are not too tough to find

The 12th set, the Yankee team set was apparently not issued at retail. SCD list only 3 known cards, plus the Header card. The 3 players listed are Gossage, Jackson and Cerone.

I have been able to locate 7 others: Guidry, John, Nettles, Dent, Randolph, R Jones and Watson--see below. Since all the other sets involved 11 players, I think there must be one more Yankee, but I do not know who it is. Based on the composition of the other team sets, I believe it will turn out to be an outfielder.

The 3 Yankees listed in SCD are tough, though Larry Fritsch lists them for sale in his Catalog/Web Site, which is where I got those 3. The 7 below are very tough ( Topps Vault). The 11th Yankee card, whoever it is, is my modern era obsession.
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img379.jpg?t=1357669393

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img380.jpg?t=1357669431

[4reals]

Very cool AL! You really amaze me in your ability to locate items! It's a gift!

Try contacting Mike Jasperson at the Topps Company. He is in charge of curating the Topps Vault. Since most of the cards in the team set came from the Vault it would make sense that the missing one may have come from there. Who knows, maybe it's still in there buried under a 1971 Topps Greatest Moments wax pack wrapper, lol.

[JollyElm]

Not sure if anyone noticed, but most of those are missing the black ink.

[ALR-bishop]

I have a Topps 1982 Blackless set...I noticed :)

[Gmrson]

The SCD Standard Catalog for 2011 ( when it still had the post 1980 listings) listed 12 Topps team sets produced in 1981 for Coca Cola. Eleven of the teamsets were made up of 12 cards, 11 players and one Header team card. The cards are like the regular 1981 Topps card but with a Coke logo. The backs are numbered 1-11. The Header cards allowed you to order a 132 card uncut sheet of 1981 Topps cards. They are not too tough to find

The 12th set, the Yankee team set was apparently not issued at retail. SCD list only 3 known cards, plus the Header card. The 3 players listed are Gossage, Jackson and Cerone.

I have been able to locate 7 others: Guidry, John, Nettles, Dent, Randolph, R Jones and Watson--see below. Since all the other sets involved 11 players, I think there must be one more Yankee, but I do not know who it is. Based on the composition of the other team sets, I believe it will turn out to be an outfielder.

The 3 Yankees listed in SCD are tough, though Larry Fritsch lists them for sale in his Catalog/Web Site, which is where I got those 3. The 7 below are very tough ( Topps Vault). The 11th Yankee card, whoever it is, is my modern era obsession.
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img379.jpg?t=1357669393

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img380.jpg?t=1357669431


Very cool cards!! They are numbered 1 to 3, right? I was only aware of the 3 which are part of the groups of 3 "proofs" for each team. I had the Kingman Cubs proof back in the 80's. This was the only different front card for the proofs. I believe there are 3 proofs for each team, with the only difference being the numbering (other than the Kingman). Do the "blackless" ones have backs?

[ALR-bishop]

The 3 checklisted cards and header have full backs and the player cards are numbered 1-3. The others are blank backed proofs

[mybestbretts]

I am looking for a 78 RC Cola iron on George Brett

[novakjr]

The 1991 Leaf Gold Rookie errors, with standard set numbering, are extremely scarce. I've been on the lookout for the Mussina for quite a while. I've only ever seen one of them on the bay, but didn't have the money at the time. Unfortunately, I don't have the money now, if another were to pop-up either.

[h2oya311]

The 1991 Leaf Gold Rookie errors, with standard set numbering, are extremely scarce. I've been on the lookout for the Mussina for quite a while. I've only ever seen one of them on the bay, but didn't have the money at the time. Unfortunately, I don't have the money now, if another were to pop-up either.

Do you know if a Rickey Henderson exists?

I've never heard of these variations before. Thx in advance!

[novakjr]

Do you know if a Rickey Henderson exists?

I've never heard of these variations before. Thx in advance!
There wasn't a Henderson variation. It was only the first 12 that were released with the first series. They had them numbered as a continuation of the 1st series, before they decided to number them separately as an insert. So instead of BC-1 through 12, they were numbered 265-276.

[Rich Klein]

I am looking for two cards from the 2001 Greats of The Game autograph set. I need the Willie Mays auto and the Willie Stargell redemption card.

I don't think the Stargell redemption card exists. We never could prove that when I was at Beckett, but Stargell passed on as these cards were being printed and to me, it's a long shot he actually signed these cards.

Rich

[Jantz]

Hi Rich

I read Mawitzi's post the other day and was wondering the same thing. I know in 2000 I bought a small baseball card collection that contained an UD Legends Stargell autograph redemption card. After waiting months for the card to be redeemed, I received a letter from UD stating that Willie was in the hospital and was unable to sign the cards.

Later that year I received a package from UD along with another letter from UD apologizing for the amount of time it took to redeem the card.

It wasn't long after that Willie passed away.

I've never seen the 2001 GOTG redemption card, so I'm wondering too if it actually exists.


Jantz

[mcadams]

I have 2 Modern White Whales. The 2003 Topps 205 Bobby Cox Bazooka Back, and the 2006 Allen & Ginter Bobby Cox Bazooka Back.

[daywalker2029]

ive been searching forever for a 2000 upper deck legends legendary signatures derek jeter auto - all the years ive collected this set ive only seen 3 of the 61 produced

[h2oya311]

I've seen most and have been fortunate enough to buy some of the toughest Rickey Henderson cards out there, including the 1977 Chong, the '82 Topps Blackless, the 1982 Fleer Test, 1984 Topps "Proof" (Head-in-Box), and the 1992 Procter & Gamble Promo...BUT...I still have never seen (but would be willing to pay a nice sum for) the:

1990 Donruss Aqueous Test

Anyone have one or know of one, please let me know!

Thanks!!!

[novakjr]

I wouldn't mind finding a reasonably priced 1986 Donruss Highlights White Letter variation Bo Jackson.. Don't see too many reasonably priced ones though..

[Gmrson]

I've seen most and have been fortunate enough to buy some of the toughest Rickey Henderson cards out there, including the 1977 Chong, the '82 Topps Blackless, the 1982 Fleer Test, 1984 Topps "Proof" (Head-in-Box), and the 1992 Procter & Gamble Promo...BUT...I still have never seen (but would be willing to pay a nice sum for) the:

1990 Donruss Aqueous Test

Anyone have one or know of one, please let me know!

Thanks!!!

I had a "find" of 1981-1983 Fleer Proof sheets back in 1987. In the 100 or so sheets were 2 complete blank back proof sets (2 sheets to a set) of the 1981Fleer Stickers. The Rickey Henderson had his photo, but listed Steve Henderson Mets. There were a few other players that were different. I cut one set and sold the other set in an Alan Rosen Auction around 1989-90. Don't know if more than 2 exist but it was a really cool item! I think he was at the bottom corner of the sheet as well so it would have color bars.

[David Bender]

1973 Sherbrooke Pirates - anyone ever seen this minor league team issue?

[h2oya311]

I had a "find" of 1981-1983 Fleer Proof sheets back in 1987. In the 100 or so sheets were 2 complete blank back proof sets (2 sheets to a set) of the 1981Fleer Stickers. The Rickey Henderson had his photo, but listed Steve Henderson Mets. There were a few other players that were different. I cut one set and sold the other set in an Alan Rosen Auction around 1989-90. Don't know if more than 2 exist but it was a really cool item! I think he was at the bottom corner of the sheet as well so it would have color bars.

Mike - that sounds so awesome...do you have any scans or photos??!!??

That would definitely be a "must-have" for my Henderson collection!!!

[Gmrson]

Mike - that sounds so awesome...do you have any scans or photos??!!??

That would definitely be a "must-have" for my Henderson collection!!!

I wish I took more pics and had a decent camera at the time. I took a few pics of the sheets and some of the unissued proofs, but most of those had bad flash spots. Things are so easy now with digital.

[EGreenwood]

I have been looking for the following for years. Any help?

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1982 Braves Burger King Lids - 25
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Dane Iorg
1984 Royals Postcards - 15

Don Robinson
1985 Pirates - 18
1990 Giants Smokey - 17

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Jesse Orosco
1985 Mets Colla Postcards - 21
1987 Mets Colla Postcards - 19
1990 Indians Team Issue - 32
1995 Orioles Postcards - 38
1996 Orioles Postcards - 25

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
1988 Orioles Postcards - 21
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1993 Braves Lykes Perforated - 21
1993 Braves Lykes Standard - 26
1998 Paramount Holographic Silver - 64
1998 Ultra Platinum Medallion - 356
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21
1984 Royals Postcards - 34

[mawitzi]

This is the card that I am looking for. I realize that none were signed. I need the redemption card.

86434

[Iwantmorecards77]

I've been looking for a well centered NM+ 1978 Topps Burger King of Lou Whitaker. Haven't had much luck. The ones that pop up on Ebay are either in bad shape, well off-centered, or over-priced. Never had so much trouble with a $10 card.

[Jim F]

I am looking for two cards from the 2001 Greats of The Game autograph set. I need the Willie Mays auto and the Willie Stargell redemption card.

I was lucky enough to pick up this Mays card last year. They don't pop up often.


ive been searching forever for a 2000 upper deck legends legendary signatures derek jeter auto - all the years ive collected this set ive only seen 3 of the 61 produced

Atleast you've seen one, I don't remember ever coming across one. I am also on the hunt for the 2000 Legends and the 2000 GOTG Jeter. I picked up all versions of the 96 Leaf Signature and Extended before the prices really took off so I'm happy about that.


Jim.

[HRBAKER]

I don't collect a whole lot of modern but this is the toughest one I am looking for:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/BST/allenbazooka_zps441bab8a.jpg

[daywalker2029]

Atleast you've seen one, I don't remember ever coming across one. I am also on the hunt for the 2000 Legends and the 2000 GOTG Jeter. I picked up all versions of the 96 Leaf Signature and Extended before the prices really took off so I'm happy about that.

Jim.

this was the image i saved from the last one that sold on ebay about a year ago

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2000-UD-LEGENDS-DEREK-JETER-Autograph-Rare-Auto-Card-/00/s/MTE2NFg4NzA=/$%28KGrHqNHJCME8f,NWH+CBPPlKiy1,Q~~60_12.JPG

[DaClyde]

still have never seen (but would be willing to pay a nice sum for) the:

1990 Donruss Aqueous Test



Only one (or two, depending on how a sheet is actually defined) full sheet (264 cards) of the 1990 Donruss set was done in the Aqueous Test "set". The cards were the first 10 MVPs and certain cards from 1-283. Rickey doesn't have an Aqueous Test card.

[h2oya311]

Only one (or two, depending on how a sheet is actually defined) full sheet (264 cards) of the 1990 Donruss set was done in the Aqueous Test "set". The cards were the first 10 MVPs and certain cards from 1-283. Rickey doesn't have an Aqueous Test card.

Thanks to you (and another poster) for setting me straight. I also reached out to Brad Abbott (owner of rickeyhendersoncollectibles.com) and he said the same. I suspect the more recent SCD Price Guides have been updated accordingly. I had found Henderson checklisted in the 2003 SCD Guide.

All the best.

[tjb1952tjb]

I'm always looking for 2007 Upper Deck Masterpieces Box Topper autograph cards. There are 18 in the set. They're approximately 5"x7". I'm especially interested in the Koufax auto. Please contact me if you have any for sale. Below is my Ripken for an example:

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Every Mauer 2002 rookie card. Need only a few, T206 Uzit's etc will be tough. And the Gold Refractor BC

[detroitlion20]

i just wanted to say hi and i am new on here. a huge bo jackson fan.

i am looking for the 1989 score football bo jackson promo and the 1990 score baseball bo jackson promo. they say the production numbers for the 1990 score baseball promos might be as little as 2 per card

[scmavl]

I've been looking for a well centered NM+ 1978 Topps Burger King of Lou Whitaker. Haven't had much luck. The ones that pop up on Ebay are either in bad shape, well off-centered, or over-priced. Never had so much trouble with a $10 card.

I may have one of these. I'll have to dig around and get back to you...

[tjb1952tjb]

Not sure why this doesn't "bump" when responses are made.

[HasselhoffsCheeseburger]

I love this thread. Spent most of my life assuming there were no true rarities in the era that I grew up collecting so I find it truly fascinating to read about all the difficult cards and variations. Thanks for posting.

[Iwantmorecards77]

Jarrod - if you have that NM+ Burger King Whitaker - I'd be glad to purchase it from you. My Trammell needs his pal!

Todd

[Zach Wheat]

I love this thread. Spent most of my life assuming there were no true rarities in the era that I grew up collecting so I find it truly fascinating to read about all the difficult cards and variations. Thanks for posting.

If you want to learn more about rarities & variations, make sure to get ALR talking about the stuff he has seen. What a store house of knowledge with some interesting cards & variations.

What an interesting collection he has online.....thanks for showing me parts of your collection ALR.

Z Wheat

[rgpete]

The last known count of Garvey's are 2 silver and 1 bronze. I could be wrong, don't know if any surfaced in the past 2 years

[ALR-bishop]

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img023.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img024.jpg

[Errik]

I've never seen these coins before. However, I was born in '82. They look kinda cool.

[ALR-bishop]

Unissued test item, with only Garvey, Carew and Jackson. Have seen them in gold, silver and bronze colors. Extremely scarce.

[rgpete]

12 coins known so far, They are prototypes that never made it to production for a test issue . Still waiting for more to show up to see if three colors were minted for each

[ALR-bishop]

I gave a gold Jackson I had to a friend. He also has a Carew. Agree they were prototypes for a developed but unissued test set, much like the 61 Dice, 55 Stamps, 66 Punch Outs, 70 Cloth and 71 Rookie Artists Proofs , all of which are more valuable. There is a thread on the 80 coins in the post 80 forum

[Gmrson]

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img023.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img024.jpg

Great items Al! Thanks for sharing! What is the Bench/Wills item?

[ALR-bishop]

Mike---that item is listed in SCD's Standard Catalog as a "1980 Topps( ?) Sticker Prototype". It lists 4 other two player panels as well. This is the only one I have or have seen personally. I assume the ( ?) means Bob Lemke was not positive it was a Topps item. The Wills pictured is obviously not Maury. But The Topps 1973 reprint set of 8 has 3 incorrectly identified players, so Topps is know to have made mistakes .

Here are 2 other items, one which has a comical number of errors, that may or may not really be Topps items. The Mantle is listed under Topps in SCD, but not the Puffy Stickers

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img028.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/P1010074.jpg

[Gmrson]

Mike---that item is listed in SCD's Standard Catalog as a "1980 Topps( ?) Sticker Prototype". It lists 4 other two player panels as well. This is the only one I have or have seen personally. I assume the ( ?) means Bob Lemke was not positive it was a Topps item. The Wills pictured is obviously not Maury. But The Topps 1973 reprint set of 8 has 3 incorrectly identified players, so Topps is know to have made mistakes .

Here are 2 other items, one which has a comical number of errors, that may or may not really be Topps items. The Mantle is listed under Topps in SCD, but not the Puffy Stickers

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img028.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/P1010074.jpg

Interesting items! The Wills looks like Bump. I really like the 1980 Yankees team card as well. Is that a blank back proof?

[frankhardy]

For modern cards, here are two that are driving me crazy! Neither one of these should cost more than $5, but I have been looking for about 3 years for both of these for my Cardinals team sets.

1990 Topps Folders / Sport Shots / Portfolio / Duo-Tang Pedro Guerrero

2001 Topps Retrofractors 146 Fernando Tatis

= = =

Now, I know these are older than 1980, but here is what I need for the rest of my Cardinals collection. Some of these are next to impossible, but here goes!

1955 Topps Hocus Focus - Wally Moon

1955 Topps Stamps - Joe Cunningham, Alex Grammas, Harvey Haddix

1961 Topps Dice Game - Stan Musial, Bill White

1966 Topps Punchouts - Curt Flood

1967 Topps Discs - Orlando Cepeda

1967 Topps Stand Ups - Orlando Cepeda, Tim McCarver

1968 Topps Plaks - Orlando Cepeda (plak; I have the checklist)

1969 Topps 4-in-1 Stickers - Steve Huntz & Mike Torrez Rookie Stars (with Carl Yastrzemski)

1970 Topps Candy Lids - Richie Allen

1972 Topps Candy Lids - Lou Brock, Bob Gibson

1973 Topps Comics - Joe Torre

[rgpete]

The last known count of Garvey's are 2 silver and 1 bronze. I could be wrong, don't know if any surfaced in the past 2 years

Full Picture

[t206blogcom]

2013 Topps Heritage Bryce Harper - Washington Senators throwback uniform.

[smrtn240]

this one is a toughie..

[ALR-bishop]

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img230.jpg

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Mauer 2002 topps chrome black ref

And any of his 2002 206 toughies


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[HOF Auto Rookies]

I got an Alex Gordon cut out that's autographed


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[brob28]

How about the Frank Thomas NNOF error? Seems they don't come up often and go for a strong price. Counterfeits are everywhere.

[4reals]

I gave a gold Jackson I had to a friend.

Al, I'd like to think we're friends, whenever you want to send Garvey this way I'm open arms. :D

[ALR-bishop]

Bill--to which Thomas were your referring ?

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img252.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img631_zpsbe3acf4f.jpg

[nebboy]

The Alex Gordon foil only card has a TON of fakes out there. Your is a good one.

[brob28]

Bill--to which Thomas were your referring ?

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img252.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img631_zpsbe3acf4f.jpg



Now that on IS rare Al. All you need is to insert a swatch of Frank's underwear and you could sell it as a Topps Heritage "Piece of the Game" Card...

[heavy_hitter]

Any of the 2010 UD Exquisite patches out of 2010 UD Series 1 baseball are tough to find. The baseballcardpedia checklist for the set still is not complete.

[tmoore_25]

2006 Allen & Ginter Postcards of Barry Bonds and Gary Carter. I've searched for quite some time with no luck.

[DaClyde]

The Standard Catalog claims Dave Winfield has a disc in the 1986 Sportflics Jumbo Disc set, but I've never seen one anywhere. I suspect that card does not exist.

Other Winfields I've never seen hide, nor hair of:

1985 MSA Subway Discs (which is supposedly identical to the 1985 Thom McAn, but with a blank back)

1989 Donruss/Leaf Blue Chips #6 (prototype for the Grand Slammers set. I've seen Cansecos and McGwires with both Donruss and Leaf logos, but never seen a Winfield with either)

1993 Topps/R&N China porcelain #131 (SCD claims the entire 1993 set was issued in porcelain. So far I've only been able to track 77 of 825 individual cards done in porcelain, but no Winfield).

1999 Padres MADD #23 (not even sure what this looks like, assuming it was SGA)
- Holy crap. I just did a completed search and see a complete set of these just sold last month for under $10. Somehow it never popped in my saved eBay search. I hate that!

[4reals]

1985 MSA Subway Discs (which is supposedly identical to the 1985 Thom McAn, but with a blank back)

I have seen some Ripken Subway discs, and a few Schmidt subway discs, but outside of that nothing. I suspect because of their blank backs they are being listed as something else.

[rgpete]

The Standard Catalog claims Dave Winfield has a disc in the 1986 Sportflics Jumbo Disc set, but I've never seen one anywhere. I suspect that card does not exist.

Other Winfields I've never seen hide, nor hair of:

1985 MSA Subway Discs (which is supposedly identical to the 1985 Thom McAn, but with a blank back)

1989 Donruss/Leaf Blue Chips #6 (prototype for the Grand Slammers set. I've seen Cansecos and McGwires with both Donruss and Leaf logos, but never seen a Winfield with either)

1993 Topps/R&N China porcelain #131 (SCD claims the entire 1993 set was issued in porcelain. So far I've only been able to track 74 of 825 individual cards done in porcelain, but no Winfield).

1999 Padres MADD #23 (not even sure what this looks like, assuming it was SGA)
- Holy crap. I just did a completed search and see a complete set of these just sold last month for under $10. Somehow it never popped in my saved eBay search. I hate that!

They do exist they were on a Slurpee card board advertisement for 7-Eleven I only got 1 sign the disc came due to the glue drying out

[rgpete]

They do exist they were on a Slurpee card board advertisement for 7-Eleven I only got 1 sign the disc came due to the glue drying out

My bad thinking of 7-11 not Sportsfics

[DaClyde]

I have seen some Ripken Subway discs, and a few Schmidt subway discs, but outside of that nothing. I suspect because of their blank backs they are being listed as something else.

I keep seeing the same handful of Ripkens and Schmidts listed over and over.

My bad thinking of 7-11 not Sportsfics

Yeah, I've seen several listed that way, but I have the over-sized 7-11 piece, and it was from 1985.

I wish those big catalog books had some sort of source reference database for how they built their checklists.

[PM770]

I'm looking for a 1989-90 Topps Randy Cunneyworth Penguins variation. I've never even seen one.

[jacksoncoupage]

I'm looking for a 1989-90 Topps Randy Cunneyworth Penguins variation. I've never even seen one.

I don't recall where but I can confirm seeing a scan of it. Many people seem to be under the assumption that it depicts him in a Penguins jersey but the error is in the team name lettering on front, saying "pittsburgh penguins" beneath his name while still depicting him in the airbrushed Jets uniform.

[PM770]

I don't recall where but I can confirm seeing a scan of it. Many people seem to be under the assumption that it depicts him in a Penguins jersey but the error is in the team name lettering on front, saying "pittsburgh penguins" beneath his name while still depicting him in the airbrushed Jets uniform.

Does it have the Penguins logo where the team logo is? I've always assumed that was what the difference was.

[jacksoncoupage]

Does it have the Penguins logo where the team logo is? I've always assumed that was what the difference was.

No, the image that I saw has the Jets logo but the black lettering under his name spells "pittsburgh penguins."

[bnorth]

1989 Fleer #81 Wade Boggs without the black spot after Throws Right.

[bnorth]

Here is a picture of the 1989 Fleer Wade Boggs Dot and No Dot after Throws Right versions. I have at least 250 of the Dot version and only 1 of the No Dot version. If any one has a No Dot version and you would part with it please let me know. With the insane # of these cards printed I know there has to be more out there, I just can't find one.

[jacksoncoupage]

Here is a picture of the 1989 Fleer Wade Boggs Dot and No Dot after Throws Right versions. I have at least 250 of the Dot version and only 1 of the No Dot version. If any one has a No Dot version and you would part with it please let me know. With the insane # of these cards printed I know there has to be more out there, I just can't find one.

I sold a pair of them 5 or 6 years ago for a couple bucks. I recall there being a couple sales of them around that time. I've never seen another copy for sale since.

[bnorth]

I sold a pair of them 5 or 6 years ago for a couple bucks. I recall there being a couple sales of them around that time. I've never seen another copy for sale since.

Thanks for the response. I have been looking for another one off and on since they came out and only have the one pictured.

Are you the person with the Junk Wax Gems error site?

[Wite3]

Would love to find the last three Pep boys/Champion Phillies from 1987 that I need. Finally saw a Schmidt last week and bought it quick but have never seen the three commons.

Joshua

[jacksoncoupage]

Thanks for the response. I have been looking for another one off and on since they came out and only have the one pictured.

Are you the person with the Junk Wax Gems error site?

Hi, yes, that is my site. Though, it's been fairly derelict for some time. The only exception being that I try to respond to posted questions and the occasional updated "ongoing checklist."

[bnorth]

Hi, yes, that is my site. Though, it's been fairly derelict for some time. The only exception being that I try to respond to posted questions and the occasional updated "ongoing checklist."

Thank you for keeping it up and going. I still use it from time to time for the error lists.

[WillBBC]

Here is a picture of the 1989 Fleer Wade Boggs Dot and No Dot after Throws Right versions. I have at least 250 of the Dot version and only 1 of the No Dot version. If any one has a No Dot version and you would part with it please let me know. With the insane # of these cards printed I know there has to be more out there, I just can't find one.

That's really bizarre. I collected Boggs like crazy in the mid-late 90s and never read about this. I completely missed the boat. Thanks for sharing.

[Sierra79]

I am actively looking for the following:

1993 Lykes Maddux
1997 Topps Finest #158 gold die cut embossed atomic refractor Maddux
1998 Skybox Metal Universe #133 PMG Maddux

[MyGuyTy]

1997 Finest Embossed Refractor Derek Jeter #310

[gopherfan]

I am struggling to find these Topps Chrome Refractors:

1998 Topps Chrome Refractors

21 Roberto Clemente (Found)
110 Jose Canseco
271 Pedro Martinez IL (Found)


2003 Topps Chrome Gold Refractors

369 Damian Miller (Found-Set Complete)

2004 Topps Chrome Refractors

239 Kyle Sleeth (Found)
240 Matt Moses

Once I get these, I will have a complete run from 1996-present. I still need about 20 from 2000 and 40 from 2001. I won't list those to save space. If you have any, please PM me.

Thanks,

Rob A.

[mybestbretts]

I am looking for a 1993 Upper Deck Iooss WI22 George Brett autographed
There were supposed to be 5,000 issued by Upper Deck but I can seem
to find one.

[darkhorse9]

The toughest cards I'm looking for I don't even think exist.

Their from the 1978 Wiffle Ball set..NOT the set of individual die-cut cards that were inserted in boxes. These are the ones that were printed on the boxes themselves.

I've been collecting these since the day they came out. The boxes say there are 88 players in the set, but to date I can only identify 82 of them. The worst part is that most of the cards came five to a box, meaning it isn't a case of just one box missing since there are six unaccounted for. There were some that were issued two on a bat/ball sleeve but the likelihood of three of those being unidentified seems unlikely as well.

I beginning to think they were never produced, unless I see evidence otherwise.

[EGreenwood]

Paired down my list a bit from January 2013:

I have been looking for the following for years. Any help?

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Dane Iorg
1984 Royals Postcards - 15

Don Robinson
1990 Giants Smokey - 17
1992 Medford Phillies

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Jesse Orosco
1985 Mets Colla Postcards - 21
1987 Mets Colla Postcards - 19
1990 Indians Team Issue - 32

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1998 Ultra Platinum Medallion - 356
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21
1984 Royals Postcards - 34

[ALR-bishop]

Need the following

12411
12478
12545

They look like the top card here

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img613_zps59460abb.jpg

[philliesphan]

Would love to find the last three Pep boys/Champion Phillies from 1987 that I need. Finally saw a Schmidt last week and bought it quick but have never seen the three commons.

Joshua

Joshua -- which one did you snag? I am still missing the "Big A" card -- and can't seem to find it

[Wite3]

Picked up the Schmidt Pep Boys card...still looking for samples of the others.

Joshua

[dodgerfanjohn]

I have a few cards that I've been looking for for a very long time:

1994 Fleer Ultra had two insert sets specific to retail boxes that were one per series. These are hard pulls at one per box.

I need the RBI Kings Matt Williams...I've actually never seen one up on ebay.

I also need the Andres Gallaraga On Base leaders. One came up on ebay for the first time in a few years. I put a snipe over $10 on it which I thought was an insane price, but I wanted the card and I figured its worth $10 to cross it off my list for so long. The one initial bid had a max bid higher than that. Go figure :confused:

The other really tough ones...and I'm not sure that they were even made...The company Signature Rookies had some really nice insert sets of HOF's and sports heroes of various sports...in particular their Gold Standard set, and the Tetrad Titans insert sets. For those that don't know, SR went down in flames sometime in 1996-1997 because the CEO Tim Flatt was into some shady business practices. However, I do believe most, if not all, of their autos were authentic. Lots have found their way into TPG slabs as authentic. I do know that one of the shady business practices is that the owner or someone close to him absconded with autos that were supposed to be redemptions from packs.

So I assembled the Tetrad Titan from 1994 without too much difficulty, and for not much money. Includes autos of Bruce Jenner, Larry Holmes, Bobby Hull, Bobby Allison, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and some other olympians. Also an infamous OJ Simpson auto which I do, and will not, ever own. The 1995 one is only a 5 card set. 3 were easy and inexpensive for what they are...Dennis Rodman, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Katarina Witt. The last two...well I don't remember ever seeing them on ebay...

Bob Griese
Roberto Duran

I'd love to own these(if they actually exist). The 1994 ones are nicer and feature easier to read autos.

FWIW, there was a near impossible set of cards to get...the Kromax product had an insert set of 5 autos of all star NBA players..Dominique Wilkins and Tim Hardaway had productions of around 1000. Those pop up on ebay every now and then. However the Scottie Pippen I believe is numbered out of about 30, and the Charles Barkely and Patrick Ewing are numbered out of 5. Those came up a year or two ago on ebay and I think went in the $350-400 range.

[steve B]

I have a few cards that I've been looking for for a very long time:

1994 Fleer Ultra had two insert sets specific to retail boxes that were one per series. These are hard pulls at one per box.

I need the RBI Kings Matt Williams...I've actually never seen one up on ebay.

I also need the Andres Gallaraga On Base leaders. One came up on ebay for the first time in a few years. I put a snipe over $10 on it which I thought was an insane price, but I wanted the card and I figured its worth $10 to cross it off my list for so long. The one initial bid had a max bid higher than that. Go figure :confused:

The other really tough ones...and I'm not sure that they were even made...The company Signature Rookies had some really nice insert sets of HOF's and sports heroes of various sports...in particular their Gold Standard set, and the Tetrad Titans insert sets. For those that don't know, SR went down in flames sometime in 1996-1997 because the CEO Tim Flatt was into some shady business practices. However, I do believe most, if not all, of their autos were authentic. Lots have found their way into TPG slabs as authentic. I do know that one of the shady business practices is that the owner or someone close to him absconded with autos that were supposed to be redemptions from packs.

So I assembled the Tetrad Titan from 1994 without too much difficulty, and for not much money. Includes autos of Bruce Jenner, Larry Holmes, Bobby Hull, Bobby Allison, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and some other olympians. Also an infamous OJ Simpson auto which I do, and will not, ever own. The 1995 one is only a 5 card set. 3 were easy and inexpensive for what they are...Dennis Rodman, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Katarina Witt. The last two...well I don't remember ever seeing them on ebay...

Bob Griese
Roberto Duran

I'd love to own these(if they actually exist). The 1994 ones are nicer and feature easier to read autos.

FWIW, there was a near impossible set of cards to get...the Kromax product had an insert set of 5 autos of all star NBA players..Dominique Wilkins and Tim Hardaway had productions of around 1000. Those pop up on ebay every now and then. However the Scottie Pippen I believe is numbered out of about 30, and the Charles Barkely and Patrick Ewing are numbered out of 5. Those came up a year or two ago on ebay and I think went in the $350-400 range.

I knew there had to be someone else collecting Signature rookies.

The 8x10s were plentiful and cheap for a while, but I don't see them anymore. Most weren't numbered but I think they weren't common.

The retail only set was pretty tough too. It looked like a boxed set, but wasn't and had its own inserts. There was a TV shopping version of the same set that had what I think were exclusive signature cards.

There's a lot of their stuff that's not cataloged, and a lot of their sets from the very end that just didn't seem to get totally released. One of the last hockey sets I think was only about 60% signed.
I also think some of their less common stuff was held internally as a golden parachute of sorts. There's a whole class of stuff that I don't ever recall seeing when it was current that showed up a couple years after they closed.

Steve B

[dodgerfanjohn]

I knew there had to be someone else collecting Signature rookies.

The 8x10s were plentiful and cheap for a while, but I don't see them anymore. Most weren't numbered but I think they weren't common.

The retail only set was pretty tough too. It looked like a boxed set, but wasn't and had its own inserts. There was a TV shopping version of the same set that had what I think were exclusive signature cards.

There's a lot of their stuff that's not cataloged, and a lot of their sets from the very end that just didn't seem to get totally released. One of the last hockey sets I think was only about 60% signed.
I also think some of their less common stuff was held internally as a golden parachute of sorts. There's a whole class of stuff that I don't ever recall seeing when it was current that showed up a couple years after they closed.

Steve B

What's curious is that some of the stuff that I beleive someone scurried off with has never popped up for sale AFAIK. Or at least not recently. I suspect a lot of redemption items never made it...like you said, nearly half of one set didn't get released.

[bnorth]

Here is a picture of the 1989 Fleer Wade Boggs Dot and No Dot after Throws Right versions. I have at least 250 of the Dot version and only 1 of the No Dot version. If any one has a No Dot version and you would part with it please let me know. With the insane # of these cards printed I know there has to be more out there, I just can't find one.

Today is a great card day for me. After several years of looking I finally got the 89 Fleer #81 Wade Boggs with out the Dot after Throws Right. I know it is a $1 card but to me it was my white whale.

I am also on the BO forum and bumped an old thread saying I was looking for one and with in 5 min. I got a response from a fellow member saying they just looked and had one. When I asked what they wanted for it the reply was "just the address to send it to".

I hope the rest of you looking for a tough card get yours also. I love it when I get that card that makes me feel like a little kid again.:D

[DaClyde]

I have a few cards that I've been looking for for a very long time:

1994 Fleer Ultra had two insert sets specific to retail boxes that were one per series. These are hard pulls at one per box.

I need the RBI Kings Matt Williams...I've actually never seen one up on ebay.


You mean this? There are three of them on Sportlots.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AiQ1TyO88V0/U54BwNy7vCI/AAAAAAAATYg/VTjugfaSMvo/s400/1994UltraRBIKing11.jpg

[ChrisNTx]

I'm hunting 2 modern cards for my Chris Sabo Collection

1995 Upper Deck Electric Diamond GOLD #433
and
1995 Upper Deck Special Edition GOLD #152

obviously both are low end and probably stashed in a 5000 ct monster box somewhere. Believe these came 1 or 2 per box from what I have been able to determine, but they're just not easy to come across. Not many people have the stack of cards 20 years old to look thru.

So similar to others, they're cheaper cards but are some of my white whales to complete my Chris Sabo super collection or regularly issued cards!

[dodgerfanjohn]

You mean this? There are three of them on Sportlots.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AiQ1TyO88V0/U54BwNy7vCI/AAAAAAAATYg/VTjugfaSMvo/s400/1994UltraRBIKing11.jpg

I actually got that for a good price on ebay eventually. Thank you for the link to that site though.

One thing that concerns me is no picture for any of the cards. For that issue its a concern, not because of condition(its unrealistic that you'll find anything above NrMt because of border chipping out of the pack), but because sellers so often confuse years. In 1994, it was a difficult pull(I believe 1 rbi king per retail box). In 1995, the RBI King insert set was very common...something like 1:6 packs. Sellers mistitle things all the time and without a pic its impossible to veryify.

[egri]

One thing that concerns me is no picture for any of the cards. For that issue its a concern, not because of condition (...) Sellers mistitle things all the time and without a pic its impossible to veryify.

A couple months ago, I thought I'd scored a bargain when I picked up a 1953 Topps JW Porter card on sportslots for $1 plus shipping. The seller had listed it's condition as 'Very Good'. I once heard someone say that a card in Poor condition is one that looks like a truck ran over it; I think the condition of my card would be improved if a truck ran over it. There are pictures on my site here (http://vintageautographs.blogspot.com/2015/01/porter-dittmer-shantz-and-hemus.html) if you want to see what I mean. When I sent it to Mr. Porter for him to sign, he felt so bad about its condition that he tossed in his own signed card.

[mrmopar]

2003 Donruss Team Heroes Beckett Sample GOLD Steve Garvey.

If I remember correctly, these sample cards were issued one per Beckett monthly, glued with that rubbery, semi sticky stuff that was meant to allow for no damage and peel right off, to a subscription card. I remember getting a run of several magazines that had these cards in them at the time and they we're also hitting ebay pretty heavy.

This is one that could easily exist but be tucked away in full magazines, tossed by uninterested collectors or perhaps it was never actually made. I have the silver one and the gold shows up on checklists, but i have not seen one offered. i know the gold versions were supposedly made in a fraction of the quantity of silver versions (15% according to an online source), but you'd think someone, somewhere would have one for sale or at least share a photo or mention of it, but no dice. Of course, how many silvers were made to begin with?

[gopherfan]

Edit to show the cards I have tracked down. Still looking for the others.I am struggling to find these Topps Chrome Refractors:

1998 Topps Chrome Refractors

110 Jose Canseco Help. I really want to put this set to bed.

200 Topps Chrome Refractors

237E H.Aaron MM 755th HR
475A K.Griffey Jr. MM 350th HR
475D K.Griffey Jr. MM 1992 AS MVP
476B B.Bonds MM 40HR/40SB
476E B.Bonds MM 1992 MVP
NNO M.McGwire 85 Reprint /70


2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors

187 Frank Thomas
190 Craig Biggio
297 Conti/Wakeland/Cole
302 Mark McGwire GM
325 Will Clark DH
412 Edgar Renteria
419 Luis Lopez
465 Erubiel Durazo
561 Glenallen Hill


2004 Topps Chrome Refractors

[B
240 Matt Moses Why is this card so difficult? 4 years, and still searching.

Once I get these, I will have a complete run from 1996-present. I still need 6 from 2000 and 9 from 2001. If you have any, please PM me.

Thanks,

Rob A.

[frankhardy]

I am STILL looking for a 2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors #146 Fernando Tatis for my Cardinals team set run. I have every single Topps Chrome Refractor except that one. Been looking for over 4 years now (I think).

[gopherfan]

Here are the 2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors I still need (700 plus card parallel sets suck):

187 Frank Thomas
190 Craig Biggio
297 Conti/Wakeland/Cole
302 Mark McGwire GM
325 Will Clark
412 Edgar Renteria
419 Luis Lopez
465 Erubiel Durazo
561 Glenallen Hill

[Griffins]

I'm still looking for a ton of '10 and '11 Topps Heritage 3 card salesman samples. They appear on checklists but might not even exist. Unfortunately those are so thinly collected that they are rarely listed.

[bbcardzman]

I have been looking for this card since I started collecting Hideo Nomo back in 1995.
1995 Upper Deck Electric Diamond Gold #226
I have every minor, rookie, 2nd year, and even Japanese cards but still can't find this one. I haven't even ever seen one on eBay, although I have not checked for one there in a while.

[VintageGamerN00b]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but looks like one just sold last month.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Upper-Deck-Electric-Diamond-GOLD-Hideo-Nomo-RC-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-/371257442725?nma=true&si=GNWGSkFEG3VBkxsP0P23p5RyKxg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[bbcardzman]

That figures, and at a time when I am layed off too. Although it did go for about twice as much as I'd be willing to go. Thanks for the bad news, but at least I know they are out there some where.

[mouschi]

I'm looking for any Canseco I don't have, but at the top of my list are:

1989 Donruss & Leaf Blue Chips
1990 Donruss Aqueous
1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold
1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Platinum Gold
1998 Donruss Crusade Red

Among others ... Let me know if anyone has any, thanks!

[griffey423]

I'm hunting these guys down. There should be about 150-200 of each of these printed, but can't seem to find them anywhere.

[begsu1013]

a freakin 81 topps eckersley psa 10. nothing fancy at all. last one sold for $20 and missed it by 4 minutes...

[ALR-bishop]

Anthony- it's strange no checklist for these has surfaced. Maybe start a thread stating what you have here and on CU and ask others to add to it

[Redromad]

I am looking for the SP's in this set.

Banks
Garvey
Torre
Mays
Brett
Yount


Thanks, Rick

[jasondeanmartin]

Duplicate

[jasondeanmartin]

I'm a "supercollector" of Josh Fogg and the majority of what I'm misssing are 1/1s or printing plates.

However, the other ones that have eluded me for over 12 years are the 2003 Donruss/Leaf Beckett Samples. They were supposed to have been produced and released in the monthly BSCM and marked with the word SAMPLE on the back. There were silver and gold versions and I believe the gold versions were something like 10x harder to get than the silver.

Either way, I've never seen any of the Josh Fogg ones.

I even emailed Chris Olds a couple years ago and he said they probably weren't even made and that the checklist for the sample sets is basically a copy of the original sets and not necessarily a list of the cards that were actually made.

[WillBBC]

I am looking for the SP's in this set.

Banks
Garvey
Torre
Mays
Brett
Yount


Thanks, Rick


This is a nightmarish set to complete but looks like it would be so worth it. I saw a Brett recently, guy was asking for $750. Good luck!

I finally tracked down a card that took me way too long to find!

http://i.imgur.com/C7r8Z1m.jpg

[Redromad]

The mays is horrible as I have never even seen one. The others are scarce but attainable. The Banks and Brett are the most expensive


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[JoeDfan]

The damn '91 Topps Oil Can Boyd flag tip with border!!!! I have been searching for YEARS!!!!!!

[bn2cardz]

I'm a "supercollector" of Josh Fogg and the majority of what I'm misssing are 1/1s or printing plates.

However, the other ones that have eluded me for over 12 years are the 2003 Donruss/Leaf Beckett Samples. They were supposed to have been produced and released in the monthly BSCM and marked with the word SAMPLE on the back. There were silver and gold versions and I believe the gold versions were something like 10x harder to get than the silver.

Either way, I've never seen any of the Josh Fogg ones.

I even emailed Chris Olds a couple years ago and he said they probably weren't even made and that the checklist for the sample sets is basically a copy of the original sets and not necessarily a list of the cards that were actually made.


The only modern set I have started trying to complete is a 2002 Leaf Certified Samples set. This is a new effort that started when I pulled out a box of Samples I bought in 2002 and thought it would be a fun set to attempt. I have only been going at it for a little over a month.

[MacDice]

Have several team issued Seattle Mariners postcards from the early 80s that I need including a Dave Henderson in a white jersey

[JustinD]

I have just about everything for my lance PC that's not a 1/1 except the one that has been evading me for years - 1990 donruss aqueous.

I had to take several years off due to being on disability and in cancer recovery and sold most of my money cards. ( thank god for my collection as it kept my family under a roof) however no lance ever left my home. Unfortunately the only one I have ever seen came up during that time I could not touch it.

If anyone has a lead on that aqueous it would be the final key needed. :D

Now that I have my health and my life back I would love to have that baby.

Also wanted - 2013 panini hometown heroes 167 lance parrish zip code

[alfredoleal2001]

The 1985 Indianapolis Indians Andres Galarraga card. Ive only seen it once and never again.......

[pokerplyr80]

I collect mainly vintage cards but have always wanted to get a griffey jr 93 finest refractor. He was my favorite player growing up. It's not that hard to find, just a matter of being willing to spend the money.

I'd love to pick up his 89 upper deck in bgs 10, but can't justify paying for it either when I have a psa 10 already and could never tell the difference other than the holder.

[jacksoncoupage]

Still need the following Matt Luke cards:

1998 Pacific Online Winners
1999 Aurora Red #4
1999 Aurora Opening Day #d/31 #4
1999 Pacific Platinum Blue #
1999 Upper Deck Exclusives #d/100 #122

Forever grateful to anyone who can provide leads/help me locate any of these for purchase.

[Jantz]

I have just about everything for my lance PC that's not a 1/1 except the one that has been evading me for years - 1990 donruss aqueous.

I had to take several years off due to being on disability and in cancer recovery and sold most of my money cards. ( thank god for my collection as it kept my family under a roof) however no lance ever left my home. Unfortunately the only one I have ever seen came up during that time I could not touch it.

If anyone has a lead on that aqueous it would be the final key needed. :D

Now that I have my health and my life back I would love to have that baby.

Also wanted - 2013 panini hometown heroes 167 lance parrish zip code

PM sent regarding the Hometown Heroes zip code card

[JustinD]

Thanks again Jantz!

[EGreenwood]

Still looking for these:

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Don Robinson
1990 Giants Smokey - 17

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21

[EGreenwood]

Still looking for these:

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Don Robinson
1990 Giants Smokey - 17

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21

[JWBlue]

1984 Fleer Update Roger Clemens PSA 10 with great centering.

[Iwantmorecards77]

Nothing overly rare or expensive. Just trying to find one in the desired grade and reasonable price:

1976 Hostess Dennis Eckersley
1978 Hostess Eddie Murray
1987 Kahn's Barry Larkin (the card "books" for $10 but a NM one just sold on Ebay for $21.50.)
1990 Fleer Canadian David Justice

[porkchops]

Not a card or maybe it is ?
I still need 1 puzzle block to complete
the/my run of Donruss puzzles ..... a #(s)55 , 56 & 57
Donruss Originals 2002 Ted Williams .
Maybe it will happen , who knows ,
Ken

[alfredoleal2001]

Im looking for these........


1985 Indianapolis Indians Team Set #3 Andres Galarraga
1996 Leaf Preferred Press Proofs #29 Andres Galarraga
1996 Pinnacle Aficionado First Pitch Preview #14 Andres Galarraga
1998 Stadium Club Co-Signers #CS15 Tony Gwynn B/Andres Galarraga
1998 Stadium Club Co-Signers #CS18 Mark Grudzielanek A/Andres Galarraga
1998 Upper Deck SPX Finite Homerun Hysteria #HR7 Andres Galarraga/62
1998 Upper Deck SPX Finite Spectrum #332 TW Andres Galarraga /50
2000 Topps MVP Promotion Parallel #387 Andres Galarraga /100
2001 Absolute Memorabilia Ball Hoggs #BH28 Andres Galarraga /50
2001 Absolute Memorabilia Boss Hoggs #BH28 Andres Galarraga /25

[Griffins]

Still looking for these

Topps Heritage Ad Panels

2009 Panels
Guthrie/Blackburn/Lewis

2009 High Number Panels
Uribe/Soriano/Gload,*Crede/Hernandez/Lyon,*Jaramillo/Medlin/Ramirez,*Scales/Zavada/Jaramillo,* Bard/Greene/Perry,*Schlereth/Cecil/Huff,*Gerut/Schlereth/Cecil

2010 Panels
Cruz/Jones/Russell, Guillon/Hawpe/Wainwright, Rollins/Hamels/Huff, Johnson/Gardenhire/Jurrjens

[Griffins]

duplicate post

[ALR-bishop]

Anthony-- how did you determine what you were missing , did you find checklists for these ? What years have there been panels ?

[Griffins]

Al-I've got checklists, although there is some question if they are actual ones or theoretical.
Panels were issued starting in '08.

[Coninefan]

1996 Pinnacle Aficionado First Pitch Preview Jeff Conine.

At one point, I had 3. I have no idea where they went.

[alfredoleal2001]

1996 Pinnacle Aficionado First Pitch Preview Jeff Conine.

At one point, I had 3. I have no idea where they went.



Im also looking for the aficionado first pitch preview of andres galarraga and its nowhere to be found!!

[CobbvLajoie1910]

1987 Sportflics 4.5" Superstar Disc Dale Murphy (#5) -- the last disc I need to complete the set.

I haven't been able to find a raw copy in the 3-years I've been collecting it.

If you have one, I'll trade you my home for it.

[Mungo Hungo]

Still looking for these:

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Don Robinson
1990 Giants Smokey - 17

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21

I noticed that you did not list the 1977 Top Trophies U.L. Washington as a need, so you must have that one. Those are quite hard to track down. Out of curiosity, where did you find it?

[EGreenwood]

Mungo:

I don;t have the Top Trophy, another added to the list.

Erik

[Collectorsince62]

2008 Topps Heritage chrome #285 Hairston. Plenty to trade.

[JustinD]

1987 Sportflics 4.5" Superstar Disc Dale Murphy (#5) -- the last disc I need to complete the set.

I haven't been able to find a raw copy in the 3-years I've been collecting it.

If you have one, I'll trade you my home for it.

Hey Aaron, I sent you a Pm.

[Jantz]

2008 Topps Heritage chrome #285 Hairston. Plenty to trade.

That's a tough one.

Good Luck!

[Linuxabuser]

Looking for these from 2001 UD Legends of New York:

Joe Torre Bat
Mel Ott Bat

[divecchia]

Thanks for sharing all those modern toughies. I knew about quite a few of them, but was unaware of some of the more recent ones. I am amazed at the number of tough modern cards out there.

For me, the toughies that I’m looking for are the 1993 Pacific Nolan Ryan Ghostwriting cards. There are 110 different cards in total numbering from 111-220. Each card has 1 of 10 possible messages on the back that glows in the dark. The messages are all geared towards keeping kids off drugs and alcohol and staying in school.

Below is a list of the 10 different messages listed alphabetically.

1. BE SMART. DON'T START DRUGS OR ALCHOHOL
2. D.A.R.E. TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS
3. DRUGS RUIN DREAMS
4. IN SPORTS DRUGS CAN CAUSE YOU TO MAKE AN ERROR
5. JUST SAY NO
6. SAY NO TO DRUGS
7. STAY IN SCHOOL
8. TO BE A WINNER YOU HAVE TO BE DRUG FREE
9. TO GET THE BEST GRADES, YOU HAVE TO STUDY
10. WINNERS DON'T USE DRUGS

Here is a photo of the front and back of card # 111 with the third photo taken in the dark showing the message, ”D.A.R.E. TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS” on the back.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/ddivecchia/1993%20Pacific%20Nolan%20Ryan%20Ghostwriting_zpsom xlswd5.jpg

If anyone has one of these please let me know.

Thanks,
Donato

[steve B]

Thanks for sharing all those modern toughies. I knew about quite a few of them, but was unaware of some of the more recent ones. I am amazed at the number of tough modern cards out there.

For me, the toughies that I’m looking for are the 1993 Pacific Nolan Ryan Ghostwriting cards. There are 110 different cards in total numbering from 111-220. Each card has 1 of 10 possible messages on the back that glows in the dark. The messages are all geared towards keeping kids off drugs and alcohol and staying in school.

Below is a list of the 10 different messages listed alphabetically.

1. BE SMART. DON'T START DRUGS OR ALCHOHOL
2. D.A.R.E. TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS
3. DRUGS RUIN DREAMS
4. IN SPORTS DRUGS CAN CAUSE YOU TO MAKE AN ERROR
5. JUST SAY NO
6. SAY NO TO DRUGS
7. STAY IN SCHOOL
8. TO BE A WINNER YOU HAVE TO BE DRUG FREE
9. TO GET THE BEST GRADES, YOU HAVE TO STUDY
10. WINNERS DON'T USE DRUGS

Here is a photo of the front and back of card # 111 with the third photo taken in the dark showing the message, ”D.A.R.E. TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS” on the back.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/ddivecchia/1993%20Pacific%20Nolan%20Ryan%20Ghostwriting_zpsom xlswd5.jpg

If anyone has one of these please let me know.

Thanks,
Donato

Interesting, I've never even heard of them. Are the messages specific to the card? So say message 2 is always on card 111?

Were they in packs, or distributed some other way? I can see someone making a public relations issue like some of the police sets by stamping a whole bunch of an existing set.

Steve B

[divecchia]

Hi Steve,

Yes, the messages are specific to the card number. Card #111 will always have "D.A.R.E. TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS".

The cards were issued in foil packs. I have yet to pull one myself in the 1/2 dozen or so boxes that I've opened, but I know someone who has pulled a couple from these boxes. (see box pictured below)

I read somewhere many years ago that according to Mike Cramer, president of Pacific Cards, that there were only 200 of each message printed. That means there would be about 2,000 cards in total numbered from 110 through 220. He also said that not all of them made it into production because the thicker cards kept jamming up the machines, so some were pulled from production. So, I don't think anyone really knows how many are out there.

To date, PSA has graded about 160 "Ghostwriting" cards in total of which 70 are unique card numbers out of the possible 110. That means there are still 40 card numbers of the 110 that have yet to have an example graded by PSA. The card numbers that have been graded are all included in the Nolan Ryan Master set on the PSA Registry. I've only got 13 out of the 70 graded so far, so I have a looooooooong way to go.

If anyone has any other info or leads to these cards I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Donato

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=891&pictureid=21008

[quinnsryche]

2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Dual Materials Signature Patch Aaron Rowand/Scott Podsednik. There are only 5 of these so I assume I'll never see one but I'll put it out there in just case. There are other versions of this card (autos only, jerseys only and auto jersey) but I am looking for the patch/auto version.

[steve B]

Hi Steve,

Yes, the messages are specific to the card number. Card #111 will always have "D.A.R.E. TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS".

The cards were issued in foil packs. I have yet to pull one myself in the 1/2 dozen or so boxes that I've opened, but I know someone who has pulled a couple from these boxes. (see box pictured below)

I read somewhere many years ago that according to Mike Cramer, president of Pacific Cards, that there were only 200 of each message printed. That means there would be about 2,000 cards in total numbered from 110 through 220. He also said that not all of them made it into production because the thicker cards kept jamming up the machines, so some were pulled from production. So, I don't think anyone really knows how many are out there.

To date, PSA has graded about 160 "Ghostwriting" cards in total of which 70 are unique card numbers out of the possible 110. That means there are still 40 card numbers of the 110 that have yet to have an example graded by PSA. The card numbers that have been graded are all included in the Nolan Ryan Master set on the PSA Registry. I've only got 13 out of the 70 graded so far, so I have a looooooooong way to go.

If anyone has any other info or leads to these cards I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Donato

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=891&pictureid=21008

I'll have to check and see if I have any. I'm not even sure I have any of the regular set. Just one of those that slid past me.

Steve B

[ArmourPhil]

FBI drink panels from Canada are one od the rarest sets of the 1980s. I have the only PSA registry set which consists of PSA 2 - 4s including Brett, Ryan and Rose panels. Can anyone help me out on the Schmidt panel ?

[mrmopar]

I'm afraid this is not available unless I someday dismantle the Garvey collection, but here is a Rice/Garvey panel

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/mrmopar/My%20Collection/STEVE%20GARVEY%20STUFF/Rice-GarveyFBI.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/mrmopar/media/My%20Collection/STEVE%20GARVEY%20STUFF/Rice-GarveyFBI.jpg.html)

FBI drink panels from Canada are one od the rarest sets of the 1980s. I have the only PSA registry set which consists of PSA 2 - 4s including Brett, Ryan and Rose panels. Can anyone help me out on the Schmidt panel ?

[divecchia]

ArmourPhil, That will not be an easy set to complete. Good luck with your search.

I agree, these FBI discs are really tough. I have seen a few of the 1982 FBI discs, but I have not seen too many from 1981. I am looking for this Ryan/Bosetti FBI Panel pictured below. It's not a great photo, but it is the only photo I have seen of this panel. Any info leading to one would be appreciated and also compensated if I make the purchase.

Thanks,
Donato

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/ddivecchia/1983%20FBI%20Box%20Ryan-Bosetti_zpsjhvmyjdb.jpg

[Jantz]

I'm hunting 2 modern cards for my Chris Sabo Collection

1995 Upper Deck Special Edition GOLD #152

There is one for sale on Sportlots

[alfredoleal2001]

Thought Id update this as I found 2 cards I had listed..... added a new one as well
Im looking for these........


1985 Indianapolis Indians Team Set #3 Andres Galarraga
1996 Leaf Preferred Press Proofs #29 Andres Galarraga
1998 Stadium Club Co-Signers #CS15 Tony Gwynn B/Andres Galarraga
1998 Stadium Club Co-Signers #CS18 Mark Grudzielanek A/Andres Galarraga
1998 Upper Deck SPX Finite Homerun Hysteria #HR7 Andres Galarraga/62
1998 Upper Deck SPX Finite Spectrum #332 TW Andres Galarraga /50
2000 Topps MVP Promotion Parallel #387 Andres Galarraga /100
2001 Absolute Memorabilia Boss Hoggs #BH28 Andres Galarraga /25
2013 Panini Hometown Heroes Zip Code #152 Andres Galarraga
2015 Panini Prizm Prizm Autographs Camo #4 /149

[bbcard1]

Not baseball, but there was a phone card issued for one of the games in 1996 or 1997 of Michael Payton and Eric Kresser who both quarterbacked the Marshall University Thundering Herd to DIAA National Championships. There are a handful of weird university issues that are really hard to find unless you were at the games. They were usually in very small qualities, distributed only the the first 500 or 1000 in attendance. Of those, many did not have interest in the product. I've only seen one phone card for sale (missed it) on eBay in 20 years of looking.

[skil55voy]

I have been unable to find 2 sets. The 2001 and 2002 Post Cereal Memphis Redbirds.

[Donniebaseball23]

I've been looking for the Mattingly Topps Cloth and the two mattingly 86 Donruss Highlights with white letters for years. If anyone has one let me know


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[4reals]

Anyone have a 1994 Topps Black Gold ABCD Winner Card? Added it to my list in the OP.

[cardinalcollector]

Anyone have a 1994 Topps Black Gold ABCD Winner Card? Added it to my list in the OP.

I've got both the winner and certified winner (redeemed). I paid $100 for the latter 5 years ago. Very tough card.

Note that the second one has "certified" under ABCD

[gopherfan]

I am STILL looking for a 2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors #146 Fernando Tatis for my Cardinals team set run. I have every single Topps Chrome Refractor except that one. Been looking for over 4 years now (I think).

I happen to know that Shane finally found this card. He bought a lot of close to 200 2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors to find this one card. He managed to sell the rest for close to what he paid for him. He was willing to pay a large sum for the card, because he offered me a lot for mine. I'm glad he got it at a reasonable price.

[gopherfan]

This is an updated list from the one I posted long ago.

Any help, please PM me.


Originally Posted by gopherfan View Post
I am struggling to find these Topps Chrome Refractors:

1998 Topps Chrome Refractors

110 Jose Canseco Help. I really want to put this set to bed.

200 Topps Chrome Refractors

237E H.Aaron MM 755th HR
475A K.Griffey Jr. MM 350th HR
475D K.Griffey Jr. MM 1992 AS MVP
476B B.Bonds MM 40HR/40SB
476E B.Bonds MM 1992 MVP
NNO M.McGwire 85 Reprint /70


2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors

187 Frank Thomas
190 Craig Biggio
297 Conti/Wakeland/Cole
302 Mark McGwire GM
325 Will Clark DH
412 Edgar Renteria
419 Luis Lopez
465 Erubiel Durazo
561 Glenallen Hill


2004 Topps Chrome Refractors

240 Matt Moses Why is this card so difficult? 4 years, and still searching.

Once I get these, I will have a complete run from 1996-present. I still need 6 from 2000 and 9 from 2001. If you have any, please PM me.

Thanks,

Rob A.

[gopherfan]

1987 Sportflics 4.5" Superstar Disc Dale Murphy (#5) -- the last disc I need to complete the set.

I haven't been able to find a raw copy in the 3-years I've been collecting it.

If you have one, I'll trade you my home for it.

I thought about buying this myself, so I could have a second home. But here is the complete set, and I can see the Murphy tucked in there. Congrats!

[DavidPuddy]

Hey Rob, I've looked around and I don't think card #465 Erubiel Durazo exists. (Edited** Durazo does exist, it just has a Sidney Ponson back**)

Much like Rob, I've been working on this 2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractor set for years. Down to the last 14 or so. Very tough set!


28 Quilvio Veras Braves
73 Mike Sweeney Royals
81 Will Clark Cardinals
157 Edgardo Alfonzo Mets
175 Danny Graves Reds
237 Alex Ramirez Pirates
271 Johnny Oates MGR Rangers
302 Mark McGwire GM Cardinals
500 Al Martin Mariners
508 Chris Truby Astros
529 Jose Silva Pirates
560 Shane Spencer Yankees
577 Matt Stairs Cubs
598 Phil Wilson / Jake Peavy / Darwin Cubillan PROS RC

[HasselhoffsCheeseburger]

This is an updated list from the one I posted long ago.

Any help, please PM me.

Are there two versions of the 1985 McGwire refractor? One with a serial number and one without?

Arthur

[GColton48]

New to the boards, but looking for 1992 Donruss Elite Series cards in PSA 10's. Thanks!

[4reals]

bump

[Exhibitman]

The toughest modern cards would be any BGS 9.5 or PSA 10 card that PWCC sells that isn't trimmed.

Too soon?

[ALR-bishop]

Plus you would need a way to get them out of the Vault

[hockeyhockey]

still looking for a 1991 mike mussina leaf gold rookie variation. seems like a needle in a haystack search

[mrmopar]

You have to wonder how many of the pack pulled items on these wantlists are

1). Still sealed in unopened packs
2) In collections of people who don't trade or sell anything
3). Buried in dime boxes in shops somewhere that don't use computers or think to sell stuff like that online, where the local buyers have no interest and there they will sit forever

I know I have a lot of stuff that I happened to pull from packs, grabbed in dime boxes or were included in larger lots that I just sorted away. I doubt I have any of the elusive stuff, but you never know. I have thousands upon thousands of cards sorted by player, across many, many different boxes. My ultimate goal one day is to have them all combined, so that if I need to look for a Jeff Frye or Terry Steinbach card, they will all be in one spot. I finally did it with my Dodgers, but everything else is far from fully sorted.

[swarmee]

I spotted the 1994 Topps BlackGold ABCD redemption card on COMC a few days ago for $50 (from Jim Beckett's account), bought it and repriced it at $135, and it sold a few hours later. So many of these are still out there, but you've got to swoop in immediately when you see it if you want it.

[ALR-bishop]

That was a good pick up John. I like to collect variations with my sets. The 93 and 94 Black Gold sets and checklists seemed easy to me until someone pointed out all the checklists could be found either certified or uncertified. Getting all of the uncertified CLs was tough and a little expensive. I like those sets

[bnorth]

I am always looking for the 1989 Fleer Wade Boggs No Dot variation. It is the top card in the pic without the dot after Right on the card back.

[ALR-bishop]

Thanks to Ben I have one of those :cool:

[Rich Klein]

Yesterday, I received part of a group of cards six 1991 Score Samples (Brett, Puckett, Dave Stewart, Magadan, Greenwell and Fielder)

I was shocked to see there was exactly ONE active copy from that set on COMC and exactly ONE active copy from that set on Ebay.

I was going to put them into a donation box and then took a second look. Talk about truly scarce modern cards. Just a note to always take a good look at what you pick up.


Regards
Rich

[hockeyhockey]

I spotted the 1994 Topps BlackGold ABCD redemption card on COMC a few days ago for $50 (from Jim Beckett's account), bought it and repriced it at $135, and it sold a few hours later. So many of these are still out there, but you've got to swoop in immediately when you see it if you want it.

nice score. can you find those cards in boxes/packs/sets still?

[swarmee]

nice score. can you find those cards in boxes/packs/sets still?
Yes, the redemption cards were pack inserted. The ones with Certified on them were returned by Topps with the complete set redemption and are more common, but you can't get those from packs. You can find them in collections though.

[hockeyhockey]

Yes, the redemption cards were pack inserted. The ones with Certified on them were returned by Topps with the complete set redemption and are more common, but you can't get those from packs. You can find them in collections though.

awesome, thanks for the info. crazy how many hidden gems are out there. i stopped collecting for over 30 years, but am making up for lost time :D

anyone have a mark whiten 1991 topps card where his hand goes over the border? those are pretty cool (but expensive).

[bswhiten]

This 88 cloth is not that impressive compared to some of the other rare items posted, but I had been looking for this Murph for a few years.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200817/0d74df5405d14083af6f57531dc50920.jpg

[Tere1071]

For my 2012 Topps Heritage set I need the Francoeur color swap. I also need the Carlos Pena minor league stats variation; I've seen images of it, but never have I seen one for sale.

[swarmee]

For my 2012 Topps Heritage set I need the Francoeur color swap. I also need the Carlos Pena minor league stats variation; I've seen images of it, but never have I seen one for sale.
Ever considered just buying every copy listed on sportlots and hope you get one randomly that the seller didn't realize was a variation?

[ALR-bishop]

Ben-- when I first started putting it together the 88 Cloths were tough, but then a bunch of uncut sheets showed up. I like them.

If you collect any of the Topps cloth sets you should check out the 1976 test set of 2, Apodaca and Dyer. They can end found in 4 different cloth like formats. Apparently a test of using such material for cloth issues. The 88 format is similar to one of the 76 formats

[Rich Klein]

For my 2012 Topps Heritage set I need the Francoeur color swap. I also need the Carlos Pena minor league stats variation; I've seen images of it, but never have I seen one for sale.

It's actually Major and Minor League Stats on the Carlos Pena card. While the card has been long been sold on COMC. someone sent in an incorrect Correction Request on this card yesterday so I looked at that card this AM. The ID person who put the card into the COMCdatabase was correct

380.1 on COMC -- Complete Major League Batting Record

380.2 on COMC -- Complete Major and Minor League Batting Record.

Just an FYI to help in your search

Rich

[swarmee]

380.1 on COMC -- Complete Major League Batting Record
380.2 on COMC -- Complete Major and Minor League Batting Record.
Ah, I didn't realize it was just the stats box title that was different. Both have the same stats and the same variation number in small print so I thought one of the Sold Out cards was put in the wrong bucket by mistake.
FWIW, the Pena on COMC sold for like $95 while the Frenchy color swap sold for $65.

[Rich Klein]

John:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZu19zv7nM0

Well the 4:40 mark or so is what I thought of when I realized it was you (in this thread) who sent in that CR (Oh, was that you?)

Regards
Rich

[Statfreak101]

As an avid 1989 Fleer collector, it comes down to these two cards for me:

White scribble Ripken
Clear Marlboro Johnson

I know those both exist, and can buy at least the WS Ripken on eBay...but for me, it is the chase that matters and wanting to pull one of our a pack. Same with the Johnson.

[bswhiten]

Ben-- when I first started putting it together the 88 Cloths were tough, but then a bunch of uncut sheets showed up. I like them.

If you collect any of the Topps cloth sets you should check out the 1976 test set of 2, Apodaca and Dyer. They can end found in 4 different cloth like formats. Apparently a test of using such material for cloth issues. The 88 format is similar to one of the 76 formats

Al,

Thanks for the info. Any idea where the uncut sheets came from? An employee stash? I would love to get one of those to frame. That's cool about the 76 issue too.

[Tere1071]

Ah, I didn't realize it was just the stats box title that was different. Both have the same stats and the same variation number in small print so I thought one of the Sold Out cards was put in the wrong bucket by mistake.
FWIW, the Pena on COMC sold for like $95 while the Frenchy color swap sold for $65.

How recently did both sell? I've depended either looking on eBay or by posting them as wants for my collection. I'd gladly pay those prices for either card to finish the set.

[Tere1071]

It's actually Major and Minor League Stats on the Carlos Pena card. While the card has been long been sold on COMC. someone sent in an incorrect Correction Request on this card yesterday so I looked at that card this AM. The ID person who put the card into the COMCdatabase was correct

380.1 on COMC -- Complete Major League Batting Record

380.2 on COMC -- Complete Major and Minor League Batting Record.

Just an FYI to help in your search

Rich

Thank you for the clarification.

Phil

[Tere1071]

Ever considered just buying every copy listed on sportlots and hope you get one randomly that the seller didn't realize was a variation?

On occasion, I've thought about it but shipping would make that an impractical expense for me. It would be nice to find a copy that cheaply, but to save energy I wouldn't mind paying the variation price.

[swarmee]

On occasion, I've thought about it but shipping would make that an impractical expense for me. It would be nice to find a copy that cheaply, but to save energy I wouldn't mind paying the variation price.
Now that they have a mailbox option, maybe the ones that sellers ship for free (or very cheap) to the Sportlots box would make it feasible for a grouping.

[ThomasL]

Probably a fairly easy one but it has escaped me and I even bought a box of 1994 Conlon Cards and opened the packs in hopes of pulling it and it STILL escapes me....

1994 Conlon Color Card #32 - Benny Bengough

I have the rare color promo cards of Babe Ruth (1991), Joe Jackson (1992) and Johnny Mize CCD28 (1994) if someone is open for a trade...



Also missing the 2004 Joe Jackson Sweet Spot Patch of the Philadelphia A's

[jacksoncoupage]

Oh boy, a few for me...

Misc.

1988 Topps Glossy All-Stars Offer Card “cards not included” on front
1989 Topps Tony Oliva 665 with blacked out copyright
1990 Topps Debut ‘89 X
1990-91 O-Pee-Chee Sergei Fedorov Counterfeit
1990-91 Score Eric Lindros Counterfeit
1997 Leaf Fractal Matrix Die-Cuts Karim Garcia
2012 Topps Updates Jim Thome Orioles SSP


Brad Fullmer PC:

1995 5-Sport Red
1995 5-Sport Signature Series
1998 Bowman Autographs Gold
1998 Leaf Rookies & Chase Major League Hard Drives Sample
1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity (both)
1998 Topps Stadium Club First Day Issue
1998 Topps Stars Luninaries Gold
1999 Metal Precious Metal Gems

Matt Luke PC:

1998 LAPD Dodgers (perforated and clean edge)
1998 UD3 Die-Cut Gary Sheffield 212 (Luke cameo)
1999 Pacific Aurora Premiere Date
1999 Fleer Starting 9

Max Muncy PC:

2018 Topps Updates Blue Printing Plate
2018 Topps Updates Red Printing Plate
2018 Topps Updates Yellow Printing Plate*

*I am the “owner” but it was stolen (with a large collection) during a garage break-in December 2019

[ALR-bishop]

I have one of the Cards Not Included Glossy offer cars

I have a Turn Back The Clock 665 Oliva with and without the copyright on the back, is there another version in which the copyright is blocked out ?

Also have one of the Debut X cards, with Xs on both sides. The Xs are black with yellow background on one side and white with some red borders on other

[jacksoncoupage]

I have one of the Cards Not Included Glossy offer cars

I have a Turn Back The Clock 665 Oliva with and without the copyright on the back, is there another version in which the copyright is blocked out ?

Also have one of the Debut X cards, with Xs on both sides. The Xs are black with yellow background on one side and white with some red borders on other

Yes, per Gilkeson’s book, a 3rd variety of the Oliva exists. I can confirm as I have seen multiple copies.

From what I understand the debut X cards were placeholders on the uncut sheets that were cut and scrapped with some making their way into sets.

[ALR-bishop]

There is a similar 60 Leaf variation of Hal Smith as a Cardinal. In one version his team is listed as the Cardinals on the back. In another it is blank, but on a 3d it is blacked out

https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/.highres/1959016_zpsvnsgc3l0.jpg

[ALR-bishop]

Dylan---see this update to Gilkeson's work

https://baseballcardvariationsguidebookvol2.files.wordpres s.com/2020/01/1989-toppsw.pdf

[jacksoncoupage]

Dylan---see this update to Gilkeson's work

https://baseballcardvariationsguidebookvol2.files.wordpres s.com/2020/01/1989-toppsw.pdf

Thanks Al, I did see that and it is definitely not in reference to the Topps logo. I’m pretty sure Mike asked me about this and I confirmed that a blacked out copyright version exists so unsure as to why that line was added.

Oddly enough this card was the focus of my spring variation hunting. I posted quite a bit about it on this board too in effort to possibly understand the purpose and production order of the three changes. I purchased over 600 copies from 20+ sources (sight unseen) during a month stretch and did not locate a copy. Every copy that I have seen has the exact same print flaw/fisheye in the body of text on back which tells me it is likely a very short run change.

[ALR-bishop]

The site does show a copy of the filled in Topps logo on the bottom back

[jacksoncoupage]

The site does show a copy of the filled in Topps logo on the bottom back

Yes, I understand that print flaw type exists. It exists for virtually every card in the 1989 set since it is caused by excess black ink filling in the tiny spaces. It isn’t a design or plate change.

The statement that the “blacked out copyright” version may not exist and instead may refer to that blacked out logo card is incorrect. A blacked out copyright version 100% exists and is a design/plate change, not the result of excess ink.

[ALR-bishop]

Got it. Hope someone has a scan they can post

[jacksoncoupage]

Got it. Hope someone has a scan they can post

Eventually I’ll post the whole of my research (with pics) on JunkWaxGems but probably not before I get myself a copy. For ten years now every time I post about a rare variation there, I get messages from readers telling me they have one usually followed by “How much is it worth” (etc) and In each instance where it applies to something I’m interested and I offer to purchase or ask if available, it’s suddenly silence or “oh I don’t know, I heard that it’s really rare...” and I don’t throw out low ball offers on stuff I want.

Until that time I’ll stick to my daily searches and keep trying to land one.

[ALR-bishop]

Very wise :)

[hockeyhockey]

Yes, the redemption cards were pack inserted. The ones with Certified on them were returned by Topps with the complete set redemption and are more common, but you can't get those from packs. You can find them in collections though.

recently got some of these. didn't find any ABCD, but did find an AB. thanks again for the info.

[steve5838]

As an avid 1989 Fleer collector, it comes down to these two cards for me:

White scribble Ripken
Clear Marlboro Johnson

I know those both exist, and can buy at least the WS Ripken on eBay...but for me, it is the chase that matters and wanting to pull one of our a pack. Same with the Johnson.

I agree. Particularly with the Clearest version of 1989 Fleer Randy Johnson Marlboro. With only two cards known to exist of this version this is the under the radar wild card of the 80s. I'm convinced the card value could someday be six figures plus if people start thinking about it in the context of today's cards and recognize it as an extremely rare parallel rookie card of one of the best pitchers of all time. Of course I'm biased. Still addicted to the card though and continue to search it out (along with the blue tint version).

[swarmee]

I agree. Particularly with the Clearest version of 1989 Fleer Randy Johnson Marlboro. With only two cards known to exist of this version this is the under the radar wild card of the 80s. I'm convinced the card value could someday be six figures plus if people start thinking about it in the context of today's cards and recognize it as an extremely rare parallel rookie card of one of the best pitchers of all time. Of course I'm biased. Still addicted to the card though and continue to search it out (along with the blue tint version).
Sounds like you should start a Youtube channel, a cook group, and a 3,000 post thread on PSA's message board and in this alternate universe 2020, it should happen in a couple of months. Merry Christmas!

I don't know that I've seen one. But things you don't have going for you:
1) Most people don't realize the Johnson Marlboro "error" exists.
2) Cigarette smoking isn't as interesting as curse words.
3) If there are only 2 known, they can't really be shill bid up and traded heavily.
4) Doesn't have a long history of being looked for (like FF and NNOF Thomas).

[ALR-bishop]

There goes John being the optimist again :) ;)

[steve5838]

Sounds like you should start a Youtube channel, a cook group, and a 3,000 post thread on PSA's message board and in this alternate universe 2020, it should happen in a couple of months. Merry Christmas!

I don't know that I've seen one. But things you don't have going for you:
1) Most people don't realize the Johnson Marlboro "error" exists.
2) Cigarette smoking isn't as interesting as curse words.
3) If there are only 2 known, they can't really be shill bid up and traded heavily.
4) Doesn't have a long history of being looked for (like FF and NNOF Thomas).


The key word was someday. That said, I'd pay up to 10k today if I could find another graded one for sale. Beyond that who knows where things will be in 20 years but that's my uneducated guess:). If we can't have fun with this why bother. Completely get this one may not be your cup of tea.

[EGreenwood]

I posted to this thread about seven years ago. I had 28 on the list. I am down to five for this list. I have been looking for the following for years. Any help?

Claudell Washington

1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

[Daddo333]

Still looking for these cards from the 2006 A&G set. Some of them I probably won't ever see in my lifetime but it was fun putting together a list.

2006 Allen & Ginter
1. ANY printing plates
2. ANY framed originals (1800's buyback cards)
3. Arod Mini Red Ink Auto /10
4. Rip cards (Dontrelle Willis and Robinson Cano)
5. Any one of the personalized postcard 1/1's (long shot but might as well add it to the list)
6. NCC Promotional Mini Cards (Matt Leinart)
7.EXT Mini’s (Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Derek Lee, Ichiro, Johan Santana, Josh Gibson, Ken Griffey Junior, Mickey Mantle, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Piazza, Roberto Clemente, Roger Clemens, Scott Rolen)
8. Any other promotional items from that year; pamphlets, etc.

[mouschi]

Man, how fun! I saw this thread and figured I posted in it before.

Here is what I said in 2015:

1989 Donruss & Leaf Blue Chips
1990 Donruss Aqueous
1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold
1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Platinum Gold
1998 Donruss Crusade Red

I now have ALL of them! BUT it wasn't without drama - I got rid of all and then got them back. In fact, I think there is literally one other person on the planet who has the run of these like I do. Here is what I want next:

1998 Pinnacle certified mirror blue
1998 Pinnacle certified mirror gold
Any older 1/1s, patch / rarities, etc. of Canseco.

[hockeyhockey]

418010

i'm terrible at the tech stuff, but think this posted right. 1994 collector's choice prize winner card. anyone seen these around? just pulled it from an old box.

[swarmee]

You did upload it, but it's now really small since you were trying to resize. Is the item actually square, as it looks?

[hockeyhockey]

You did upload it, but it's now really small since you were trying to resize. Is the item actually square, as it looks?

no it's a regular card size. i'll try it again, wish it were easier to post pictures here.

[hockeyhockey]

418012

2nd try

[swarmee]

Does it say what was won? It would be worth more with a real player on it instead of a mannequin.

[hockeyhockey]

Does it say what was won? It would be worth more with a real player on it instead of a mannequin.

an 8 card 1993 home run all-star set

[swarmee]

Well, there are a bunch of those (30-50 copies each) of the Home Run cards on COMC, so the redemption cards must have been pretty common.

[hockeyhockey]

Well, there are a bunch of those (30-50 copies each) of the Home Run cards on COMC, so the redemption cards must have been pretty common.

can you link me to those 30-50 cards? i'm not familiar with COMC just yet.

[swarmee]

https://www.comc.com/Cards,sr,i100,=1994+Upper+Deck+Collector~27s+Choic e+-+Home+Run+All-Stars

[hockeyhockey]

https://www.comc.com/Cards,sr,i100,=1994+Upper+Deck+Collector~27s+Choic e+-+Home+Run+All-Stars

thanks again, appreciate the info

[jacksoncoupage]

418010

i'm terrible at the tech stuff, but think this posted right. 1994 collector's choice prize winner card. anyone seen these around? just pulled it from an old box.

These averaged one per box, not rare at all. I believe there were much scracer prize cards that got you on a card with Griffey, etc (see packaging) but these were super common.