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The fun is that there's still room to discover something "new" in 91 Topps.
And with differences of opinion about what's a variation or not, there probably won't be a truly complete list. For example, I separate out a third version of the backs that under UV is a very dark red. It's reactive, but in an odd way. I also have set aside cards with what I think are stock differences also UV related. And a couple potential gloss differences. And my list for varieties that can be seen has stuff that isn't on other lists. It's a fun set if you're both cheap and insane. |
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I have another question for you 1991 Topps collectors. I think this has been previously discussed. It is my understanding that prior to the issue of the set in packs Topps went into the market and got at least 3 full sets of each prior issue. Someone could win a complete run as the grand prize in the instant win game insert contest ( you can collect a set of the instant win cards as well. I have a set minus 3 which I think may have been single issue big winner cards....not sure). Anyone know if the grand prize was collected
I think you could also win a complete set of each the individual sets as well, right ?. Anyone know if all sets were claimed/won ? Finally you could get individual cards inserted into the 91 packs. ( I do not think 1951 was included). The oversized cards ( 52-56) were not included as inserts and had wo be claimed with winner cards. I think some pos 56 cards with a recognized higher value at the time also had to be claimed by winner card. Not sure. Anyone know if all cards were claimed ? Wonder if some decent value cards still remain out there in unopened packs The inserts cards I have seen, many possibly bought on the secondary market for the promotion, were not "mint" condition cards |
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For a brief time in 91-92, Topps published it's own magazine and I distinctly recall a photo of the lucky guy who was the grand prize winner posing about albums full of cards. I think it said he'd be selling the collection. |
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But this was also back when every gas station had a case of cards on the shelf and Sam's Club was selling pallets.
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LOL, pretty sure you can still buy pallets of 91 Topps.
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I knew I pulled a few but I couldn't remember who they were I only remembered it was nothing great. When I pulled out the 5k box with my 91 & 92 Topps in it a few days ago the four that I pulled were in it. img278.jpg img279.jpg |
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The Instant Win Sweepstakes cards with X on them were winners for various prizes. One of them turned up recently on Facebook but the seller wasn't interested in moving it. It was the first time I'd actually seen one. I believe the vintage card redemptions are a different thing and I have yet to see a copy of any redemption. Im assuming any pulled were mailed in, the question is whether any remain in packs.
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Thanks Dylan. I have all the Topps magazines. Guess I need to go back and read them
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The instant game card indicates "1991 Topps Retail Packs ". Chance for a winner 1/1000. This would come to around 24,530,000 packs . Divided by 36/box, about 682,000 retail boxes !!!!
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I pulled a 1962 Topps Dallas Green about 10 years ago looking for errors/variations.
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I pulled a VERY OC 1970 Topps Cito Gaston...after opening a ton I had bought at Costco, I was pretty excited to actually get something.
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I think amongst other things he purchased a 1982 Topps Traded Case and a 1952 Topps Mantle. Regards Rich
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I do know about the grand prize winner, he was also featured in Topps Magazine at the time. Also, according to an ad run around late 1991, Mr. Mint bought his collection! To clarify, I don't think any expired/unredeemed redemptions have turned up for sale - I dont know anyone who owns one. There are two types of redemptions that Topps inserted: (1) For oversized/high value vintage cards (2) For Sweepstakes Game prizes (cards with X on front)
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Also want to add I like many others greatly appreciate all the effort Dylan has put into his website. |
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100%! And while I do think we are nearing the end of discovery of new things, I absolutely believe there are a few more surprises to be uncovered.
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100_2827.jpg 100_2833.jpg It's the one on the right in the top photo and in the middle of the bottom photo. |
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Here's a recurring variation that I haven't seen posted anywhere yet. Smoltz with a splash/spill variation that also affected some Liebrandt cards who is next to him on the C sheet. Smoltz is on the edge of the C sheet.
Here's two of the variations with a normal Smoltz in the middle and a Liebrandt variation next to a Smoltz img296 - Copy - Copy.jpg img296 - Copy - Copy - Copy.jpg img300 - Copy.jpg |
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Murphy/Olsen
Anyone have pics of these two variations? I’ve looked at dozens of each but can’t be sure I actually have the two versions of each. Thanks.
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What variations?
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He's looking for the Murphy and Olsen variations.
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545 Murphy concave/convex bat
673 Olsen helmet variations |
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