Show Off Your Rare 90's Inserts Thread - Page 110

whitesoxfan3579 · 09-14-2019, 06:15 AM

Beautiful card!!It’s one of my favorites! As far as the back defect I think it’s very minor, not really noticeable, and personally if there’s going to be a defect I would rather it be on the back of the card. In my mind, no card (including PSA 10s) are perfect. Id def put the 1993 refractor on the short list of must have Frank Thomas cards for Thomas collectors!

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Originally Posted by crpav

Well here it is! The 93 Finest Frank Thomas refractor:

So my questions first are ease my mind, is it really a refractor? Second is do I take it out of the magnetic one touch and put in a soft sleeve and top loader?

Oh and how do I post so my image is not so large?

whitesoxfan3579 · 09-14-2019, 06:53 AM

Magnetics display nicely but the top loaders are already proven to provide more than enough protection. Most of my cards are stored in a binder with the Thomas cards leading the way!

whitesoxfan3579 · 09-15-2019, 09:22 AM

What scanner are you using? It may be time to upgrade mine. Right now I take pictures of my refractor cards with my phone.

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Originally Posted by hatchd

At any point can you get it to look something like this? If so, it's a refractor. It's almost impossible not to be able to tell. The regular cards are almost "dull" looking compared to the refractors?

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hatchd · 09-15-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by whitesoxfan3579

What scanner are you using? It may be time to upgrade mine. Right now I take pictures of my refractor cards with my phone.

Epson V370. You can usually pick them up for about $100 if you look for sales. I'm a huge fan, especially if you sell a decent amount. I'm a firm believer that the more/better scans you have the higher your card will sell for. Just a few examples of how different types of cards scan (note - I spend about 30 seconds in photoshop sharpening the image)

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whitesoxfan3579 · 09-15-2019, 05:18 PM

Wow

Those are some great scans (and really nice cards as well)! Do you use photoshop for that really nice refractor finish or is that how the cards appear from the scan itself? I have the Epson v19, which is decent however it does not scan graded cards well at all and does not present refractor cards nicely. Thank you for taking the time to show what your scanner can do

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Originally Posted by hatchd

Epson V370. You can usually pick them up for about $100 if you look for sales. I'm a huge fan, especially if you sell a decent amount. I'm a firm believer that the more/better scans you have the higher your card will sell for. Just a few examples of how different types of cards scan (note - I spend about 30 seconds in photoshop sharpening the image)

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hatchd · 09-15-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whitesoxfan3579

Wow

Those are some great scans (and really nice cards as well)! Do you use photoshop for that really nice refractor finish or is that how the cards appear from the scan itself? I have the Epson v19, which is decent however it does not scan graded cards well at all and does not present refractor cards nicely. Thank you for taking the time to show what your scanner can do

The cards scan like that without any photoshop work. All I really do is sharpen the image to make it look more like it does in person. Next time I scan something I'll keep a raw scan around to show you the difference.

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IgnatiusJReilly · 09-15-2019, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by whitesoxfan3579

Wow

Those are some great scans (and really nice cards as well)! Do you use photoshop for that really nice refractor finish or is that how the cards appear from the scan itself? I have the Epson v19, which is decent however it does not scan graded cards well at all and does not present refractor cards nicely. Thank you for taking the time to show what your scanner can do

You need a CCD scanner instead of a CIS scanner. I would advocate for the epson V370 or V600. There are a few threads about this, but they are definitely worth it if you sell a decent amount or enjoy looking at your collection remotely with scans.

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whitesoxfan3579 · 09-16-2019, 07:08 AM

I appreciate that. If possible for comparison purposes if you can scan a refractor (like the 1993 finest Thomas) that would be great! I appreciate you taking the time. I recently got a raise so I guess now is as good as time as any to make an upgrade, lol.

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Originally Posted by hatchd

The cards scan like that without any photoshop work. All I really do is sharpen the image to make it look more like it does in person. Next time I scan something I'll keep a raw scan around to show you the difference.

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whitesoxfan3579 · 09-16-2019, 07:09 AM

Another endorsement for the v370. Sweet! Ill def look into both options. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

You need a CCD scanner instead of a CIS scanner. I would advocate for the epson V370 or V600. There are a few threads about this, but they are definitely worth it if you sell a decent amount or enjoy looking at your collection remotely with scans.

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whitesoxfan3579 · 09-21-2019, 03:07 PM

Haigo · 09-21-2019, 06:13 PM

Got these back from BGS earlier this week, Piazza's were nice Gwynn a little disappointed but oh well still love the card.

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Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG]

wlalocal · 09-28-2019, 03:30 PM

CCBA3D94-D4D8-402D-85B1-528F81A48238 by Harry G, on Flickr

whitesoxfan3579 · 09-30-2019, 06:44 AM

Damn! I missed that one!! Very nice!!

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Originally Posted by wlalocal

CCBA3D94-D4D8-402D-85B1-528F81A48238 by Harry G, on Flickr

marinocollector · 10-18-2019, 05:54 PM

Found all these in a very nice couple of dollar boxes!

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Haigo · 10-18-2019, 06:57 PM

Super happy and thrilled these were Gems!!

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Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG]

mantlefan7 · 10-19-2019, 01:40 PM

Picked these up recently. I believe only 25 of the red letter variation were made.

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mantlefan7 · 10-19-2019, 01:43 PM

Also, this 97 Flair Legacy Row 0 Jorge Posada #23/100. These are great looking cards.

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crpav · 10-21-2019, 05:17 PM

Is there a resource for not only checklists of every year of every card but also the odds of inserts and parallels?

I want to work on growing my collection by looking at checklists and seeing which cards I have and which I want/need to get.

corockies · 10-21-2019, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by crpav

Is there a resource for not only checklists of every year of every card but also the odds of inserts and parallels?

I want to work on growing my collection by looking at checklists and seeing which cards I have and which I want/need to get.

http://baseballcardpedia.com/index.php/Main_Page

tidel144 · 10-25-2019, 11:31 AM

Latest updates to baseballcardpedia:

Dufex (new content added about process and history): https://tinyurl.com/6fkblun

1993 Select: https://tinyurl.com/4rgtp3s
1993 Select Rookie/Traded: https://tinyurl.com/6ahbfjm
1994 Select: https://tinyurl.com/72abkzw
1995 Select: https://tinyurl.com/65pnaql
1996 Select: https://tinyurl.com/4fzscwn
1997 Select: https://tinyurl.com/4e7n6vf
1998 Select (minor edits): https://tinyurl.com/5vjocw4

1995 Select Certified: https://tinyurl.com/4ecw3b8
1996 Select Certified (highlight on impact of this set on Hobby): https://tinyurl.com/4z2dfgg
1997 Pinnacle Certified (minor edits): https://tinyurl.com/7vu2lqf
1998 Pinnacle Certified (minor edits): https://tinyurl.com/3dyvcq9

LinguaSpCards · 11-10-2019, 04:13 PM

Great cards here. This is probably my favorite thread on BlowOut.

Instead of listing a ton of my own photos here, I made a video (mostly 1990s cards), which includes several high end inserts and multiple 1/1s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVjPWf10s8o

PRoy33Collector · 11-10-2019, 08:41 PM

Not as rare as some of the other cards that have been posted, but they've become more difficult to come across lately it seems. Picked this up a few weeks back:
Attachment 470178

hatchd · 11-10-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by whitesoxfan3579

I appreciate that. If possible for comparison purposes if you can scan a refractor (like the 1993 finest Thomas) that would be great! I appreciate you taking the time. I recently got a raise so I guess now is as good as time as any to make an upgrade, lol.

I haven't forgotten about this, just finally getting a chance to scan a few things.

Here's a raw scan from my v370

Here's after 30 seconds in photoshop/windows picture editor

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hatchd · 11-10-2019, 09:21 PM

In case any of you are looking for one of these, here's a heads up. Bought this from PWCC (should have known) a few weeks ago. Got it in the mail and immediately noticed issues with the back of the card. There are 1-1.5" creases/indentations in the circled areas. They're incredibly hard to see in scans so be aware if you're in the market for one. I paid what I think is top dollar for this, but the last time it sold when the seller actually disclosed the damage it went for $158. From what I can tell every other time it's sold it's been returned

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Baseballdude · 11-20-2019, 05:34 PM

Just picked up the Gold Silver Letters to complete the parallel set! Thanks to Joey peapod

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09-21-2019, 06:13 PM	#2736
Haigo Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 1,694 la32_pats_87	Got these back from BGS earlier this week, Piazza's were nice Gwynn a little disappointed but oh well still love the card. [IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG]

10-18-2019, 05:54 PM	#2739
marinocollector Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Locally Posts: 8,290	Found all these in a very nice couple of dollar boxes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ There's 100 made! Lets hope that one of the .00000001% of the world population that actually own this card decides that today is the day they offer it for sale.

10-18-2019, 06:57 PM	#2740
Haigo Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 1,694 la32_pats_87	Super happy and thrilled these were Gems!! [IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG]

10-19-2019, 01:40 PM	#2741
mantlefan7 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	Picked these up recently. I believe only 25 of the red letter variation were made. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Collecting Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera cards. Instagram: mantlefan536

10-19-2019, 01:43 PM	#2742
mantlefan7 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	Also, this 97 Flair Legacy Row 0 Jorge Posada #23/100. These are great looking cards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Collecting Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera cards. Instagram: mantlefan536

09-14-2019, 06:53 AM	#2727
whitesoxfan3579 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 2,007 alaa6385-53jvwf	Magnetics display nicely but the top loaders are already proven to provide more than enough protection. Most of my cards are stored in a binder with the Thomas cards leading the way!

09-21-2019, 03:07 PM	#2735
whitesoxfan3579 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 2,007 alaa6385-53jvwf

09-28-2019, 03:30 PM	#2737
wlalocal Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 255	CCBA3D94-D4D8-402D-85B1-528F81A48238 by Harry G, on Flickr

10-21-2019, 05:17 PM	#2743
crpav Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 3,172	Is there a resource for not only checklists of every year of every card but also the odds of inserts and parallels? I want to work on growing my collection by looking at checklists and seeing which cards I have and which I want/need to get.

10-25-2019, 11:31 AM	#2745
tidel144 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 98	Latest updates to baseballcardpedia: Dufex (new content added about process and history): https://tinyurl.com/6fkblun 1993 Select: https://tinyurl.com/4rgtp3s 1993 Select Rookie/Traded: https://tinyurl.com/6ahbfjm 1994 Select: https://tinyurl.com/72abkzw 1995 Select: https://tinyurl.com/65pnaql 1996 Select: https://tinyurl.com/4fzscwn 1997 Select: https://tinyurl.com/4e7n6vf 1998 Select (minor edits): https://tinyurl.com/5vjocw4 1995 Select Certified: https://tinyurl.com/4ecw3b8 1996 Select Certified (highlight on impact of this set on Hobby): https://tinyurl.com/4z2dfgg 1997 Pinnacle Certified (minor edits): https://tinyurl.com/7vu2lqf 1998 Pinnacle Certified (minor edits): https://tinyurl.com/3dyvcq9

11-10-2019, 04:13 PM	#2746
LinguaSpCards Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Washington DC Posts: 114 lingua_sports_cards lingua_sports_cards	Great cards here. This is probably my favorite thread on BlowOut. Instead of listing a ton of my own photos here, I made a video (mostly 1990s cards), which includes several high end inserts and multiple 1/1s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVjPWf10s8o __________________ YouTube: Lingua Sports Cards Instagram: lingua_sports_cards Twitter: lingua_sc

11-10-2019, 08:41 PM	#2747
PRoy33Collector Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Havertown, PA Posts: 337	Not as rare as some of the other cards that have been posted, but they've become more difficult to come across lately it seems. Picked this up a few weeks back: Attachment 470178 Last edited by PRoy33Collector; 11-11-2020 at 08:56 PM.

11-10-2019, 09:21 PM	#2749
hatchd Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,691	In case any of you are looking for one of these, here's a heads up. Bought this from PWCC (should have known) a few weeks ago. Got it in the mail and immediately noticed issues with the back of the card. There are 1-1.5" creases/indentations in the circled areas. They're incredibly hard to see in scans so be aware if you're in the market for one. I paid what I think is top dollar for this, but the last time it sold when the seller actually disclosed the damage it went for $158. From what I can tell every other time it's sold it's been returned Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-20-2019, 05:34 PM	#2750
Baseballdude Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 719	Just picked up the Gold Silver Letters to complete the parallel set! Thanks to Joey peapod Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk