How to know if an unsigned card is a reprint?

[Case12]

Very old thread I started.

My question is now the opposite - where (or how) can I get a reprint card?

Scenario - Player has agreed to sign my 62 rookie card ttm. I sorta don't want to loose the original card in the mail. I don't mind him signing a reprint. It's my private collection. I'd like it to be fairly realism - front and back cardboard though - mark reprint anywhere on the back. The guy is not HOF so I can't readily find it.

I searched to find an answer. I am sure others have the same desired dilemma.

Help??? Casey

[RCMcKenzie]

Who is the player? I know Dover reprinted some 1962 Topps stars in 1978. Topps also reprinted stars in the 90's.

If it's someone like Bob Veale, you could probably find an original for under $10 on eBay, if you look at auctions that start at .99.

[G1911]

The 62 rookie parade cards sell for a lot more than one would expect. The last creased up low grade Veale sold for $28 and it’s one of the cheaper ones

I don’t think I’ve come across a RP reprint, come to think of it.

[RCMcKenzie]

www.ebay.com/itm/295047355005

www.ebay.com/itm/304532942618


I'll defer to Greg on 62 Topps, but I still recommend just buying an original card.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

You got that right, Greg. Those Rookie Parade hi numbers are a royal pain to try and find at a decent price.

Until recently, the Pepitone card from that set was the oldest multi-player RC on which every player was still living. It was nearly impossible to land a couple beaters that still presented fairly nicely. I sent them in to a Pepitone signing. He signed perfectly. On to Phil Linz, who had been sick for years but had miraculously felt well enough to start answering his mail again. Unfortunately, his wellness was short-lived and more unfortunately, so was he. I never saw those cards again.

After we lost the harmonica player, the iconic '63 Pete Rose took the place as the oldest multi-player RC with all men still living. That didn't last very long, however, as Pedro Gonzalez put an end to the record.

Now, I'm not sure which card holds that record. Guessing there still has to be a '64 two-player RC where both guys are still here. If not, there's definitely some in '65.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

You got that right, Greg. Those Rookie Parade hi numbers are a royal pain to try and find at a decent price.

Ain't that the truth. I don't know why; they are not more difficult than the other highs and there are no huge names among them (Uecker, McDowell, Pepitone, Veale, some good players but not huge stars). They sell at many multiples other highs though, for some hideous cards in a beautiful set. I have 13 cards to go to complete my basic set of 62's, 3 of which are in the handful of Rookie Parades at the very end of the set. I classify them in that category of cards I just don't understand the appeal of, like the 52 Pafko, the 66 Jackson/Shirley, etc, that sell for large premiums in any condition. The Uecker is going to cost me as much or more than the Mantle.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by G1911

Ain't that the truth. I don't know why; they are not more difficult than the other highs and there are no huge names among them (Uecker, McDowell, Pepitone, Veale, some good players but not huge stars). They sell at many multiples other highs though, for some hideous cards in a beautiful set. I have 13 cards to go to complete my basic set of 62's, 3 of which are in the handful of Rookie Parades at the very end of the set. I classify them in that category of cards I just don't understand the appeal of, like the 52 Pafko, the 66 Jackson/Shirley, etc, that sell for large premiums in any condition. The Uecker is going to cost me as much or more than the Mantle.

Is it possible that crossover appeal expands the market of buyers such that the demand increases substantially, with a corresponding increase in the price?

A rather extreme example: 68T #490 has Mays, Mantle, and Killebrew, and as a result, appeal to collectors for all 3 players, which drives the price higher than if just one of those players was on the card.

[Case12]

Player is Ed Olivares. #598 highest 62 card. Rookie Parade. Still interested in an answer, but......

If someone wants to sell me one for a few bucks, please let me know and I won't worry about the reprint question. Any condition - not run through washer/dryer.

Please pm me asap. Casey

[cannonballsun]

Originally Posted by G1911

Ain't that the truth. I don't know why; they are not more difficult than the other highs and there are no huge names among them (Uecker, McDowell, Pepitone, Veale, some good players but not huge stars). They sell at many multiples other highs though, for some hideous cards in a beautiful set. I have 13 cards to go to complete my basic set of 62's, 3 of which are in the handful of Rookie Parades at the very end of the set. I classify them in that category of cards I just don't understand the appeal of, like the 52 Pafko, the 66 Jackson/Shirley, etc, that sell for large premiums in any condition. The Uecker is going to cost me as much or more than the Mantle.

Were the 1962 multi-player rookie cards the 1st year Topps did that ?
I never liked that, thought topps should give a player his own card. If he wasn't good enough for his own card, what was the point of keeping his card ? Were these guys scrubs ?
I think a lot of kids didn't value these cards highly. Maybe they were the 1st cards a kid would choose to put in the bicycle spokes.
In later years, multi player rookie cards were in earlier series, with less players on the cards. I think kid collectors got more used to them and became more accepting.
So I think those Rookie Parade cards are so valuable because they are so scarce, which had a lot to do with kid collectors preferences back in the day.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Who is the player? I know Dover reprinted some 1962 Topps stars in 1978. Topps also reprinted stars in the 90's.

If it's someone like Bob Veale, you could probably find an original for under $10 on eBay, if you look at auctions that start at .99.

This is curious. I've see Uecker rookies from time to time listed as "reprints " but I thought the sellers didnt know better. Are the stamped reprint anywhere? How can you tell?

Thanks in advance

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

This is curious. I've see Uecker rookies from time to time listed as "reprints " but I thought the sellers didnt know better. Are the stamped reprint anywhere? How can you tell?

Thanks in advance

Ted, Billy is correct that I'm getting over my skis in this thread. This is not really my area of expertise. Here is a Banks reprint. I have not seen Uecker reprinted.

[Republicaninmass]

Easy tell! Thanks