Show Off Your Rare 90's Inserts Thread - Page 125

MoreToppsPlease · 05-08-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Krusin

^^^ Nice Fractal card!! I busted a few of those boxes back then, never saw one of those.

gold error card

I thought this was an uncorrected error?

Krusin · 05-08-2021, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreToppsPlease

I thought this was an uncorrected error?

Not sure, I pulled it in box break 10 or 15 years ago searching for a Griffey r/c & it's been sitting in a box for years. Is there a different designation between error & uncorrected error?

MoreToppsPlease · 05-08-2021, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Krusin

Not sure, I pulled it in box break 10 or 15 years ago searching for a Griffey r/c & it's been sitting in a box for years. Is there a different designation between error & uncorrected error?

I’m pretty sure they’re all uncorrected errors, it just means all of them
look the same.

Lemieux66 · 05-08-2021, 06:28 PM

Since we're discussing 1996 Select Certified errors, here's a mirrored version of the Red parallel. (Sorry for the crappy seller's photo, it's all I have available at the moment.)

soey10 · 05-08-2021, 10:51 PM

Found this in a 50 cent bin about 10 years ago.

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bigalbert2332 · 05-21-2021, 09:52 AM

Some of the unreleased 90’s stuff. Hunted for these for a long time and another Ripken collector that was selling gave me a heads up and we got a deal done!

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MoreToppsPlease · 05-21-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigalbert2332

Some of the unreleased 90’s stuff. Hunted for these for a long time and another Ripken collector that was selling gave me a heads up and we got a deal done!

Fantastic gets right here.

Haigo · 05-21-2021, 10:53 AM

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Last three recent pick ups.

90sIcons · 06-10-2021, 04:12 PM

Wow! That 1999 Fleer Brilliants 24k Ken Griffey PSA 10 would probably sell for $10k+ on Ebay

mantlefan7 · 06-10-2021, 10:28 PM

I just picked this card up a couple of weeks ago (same guy I bought it from had my hockey grail, too). Jorge Posada 1999 Fleer Brilliants 24K Gold.

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caster513 · 06-11-2021, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mantlefan7

I just picked this card up a couple of weeks ago (same guy I bought it from had my hockey grail, too). Jorge Posada 1999 Fleer Brilliants 24K Gold.

Sweet pickup, top 5 90's inserts IMO. I just got this Delgado in about a month ago and absolutely love it, super shine.

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mouschi · 06-11-2021, 08:36 AM

This 1998 SPX Finite Trade Winds Spectrum was able to get from a private collector's collection, and have never seen it for sale before ... ever. When I got it in hand, my jaw dropped - just like it did with the 1998 Essential Credentials parallels. Scans simply don't do this card justice.

Embossing, holograms, rainbow foil ... Upper Deck threw a LOT of technology at it...and it turned out glorious. One of my favorites

MoreToppsPlease · 06-11-2021, 09:24 AM

I can’t think of another set that shows the player with two different teams.

I agree ‘98 SPX Finite in general is a great product with all the different add-ons & parallels. The holos definitely pop!

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Originally Posted by mouschi

This 1998 SPX Finite Trade Winds Spectrum was able to get from a private collector's collection, and have never seen it for sale before ... ever. When I got it in hand, my jaw dropped - just like it did with the 1998 Essential Credentials parallels. Scans simply don't do this card justice.

Embossing, holograms, rainbow foil ... Upper Deck threw a LOT of technology at it...and it turned out glorious. One of my favorites

GColton48 · 06-16-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 90sIcons

Wow! That 1999 Fleer Brilliants 24k Ken Griffey PSA 10 would probably sell for $10k+ on Ebay

it already sold for right at $22k to the current owner a little while back (2019). would probably bring much more than that in this market.

mouschi · 06-16-2021, 01:40 PM

I've asked many a former collector from the 80s/90s: "Why did you leave the hobby?" Their answer always seemed to be "It got too complicated. There were too many types of cards."

Prior to the early 90s, there was a prevalent mindset of "gotta have it all". That mindset continued for many, but by the mid/late 90s, fatigue set in - and with it, the realization that you couldn't get it all. Factor in eBay (the realization of print runs), the lockout, etc. and you have a perfect storm of the hobby changing drastically from what it once was.

Still, here we are in 2021. Not only do we laugh at the notion that there were "too many releases" in the 90s; we embrace it. In fact, for the very reason that helped cause a mass exodus is why we enjoy this time period so much now.

I had a nice long conversation yesterday with Douglas Dreier about a 19th century piece I have that came from his museum. He told me that he defines rarity based upon the time it would take to acquire a piece.

An Example:

If you truly wanted a PSA 10 89 UD Griffey, given the funds, you could get one right now. A 52 Mantle? No sweat ... hop on eBay. Heck, even a T206 Wagner or two pops up every year.

Now, try finding a 19th century Old Judge or Gypsy Queen of any given player. In some cases, it may take you years, and even then, you might not.

Nowadays, you have a glut of 1/1s, /5s, /10s, etc. ala manufactured scarcity. Otherwise, a 1/1 of any given player is awesome, but typically doesn't matter if it is Tier One, Museum, Tribute, Flagship, etc. The key is that it is a 1/1. And because the 1/1 train is being ridden so hard for so long, (negating the premium relic cards) it is no longer the card type that makes it special, but rather the serial number. The might 1/1 stamp.

I guess that's why I like the 90s-05 time period so much - it is undeniable that manufactured scarcity exists within the the parallels from these years, but there is a stark difference between them and the cards from the past decade or so - it is instantly recognizable. Their excitement doesn't come from being a "1/1" but rather from the actual sets themselves - sets that were born out of competition.

The 98 Essential Credentials are a great example, because they have varying serial numbers, yet, anyone who has one is excited about it - regardless of the numbering.

Don't get me wrong, I love many cards that are new - I just picked up a 2021 card the other day - but the time period of 90s-00s has a certain specialness to them. It is like the sweet spot of rarity and beauty.

storycollector · 06-18-2021, 03:15 PM

Some recent 90’s adds. If I recall correctly I backed into an estimated 325-350 copies of each 1999 refractor.

I picked up the Nolan Ryan for my brother who is a big Ryan collector, I couldn’t let the auction pass without intervening on his behalf. Told him I’d probably enjoy it on my wall display for a few days/weeks before I send it along though! Might be the most beautiful card I’ve ever had in hand. The 1999 design is so clean and simple and the refractors are just amazing - added a few other PC guys from that year as well, and might someday pony up for Griffey and Jeets, always keeping eyes peeled for other guys I enjoy.

Found some great stadium club parallels - just missed on a griffey first day issue and I’m wishing I’d put a much bigger bid in on that one…

The thunderclaps aren’t particularly rare but man they are condition sensitive. PSA pop reports are slim!

The Holliday Bowman Chrome International Refractor was a fun find for a really good price.

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fabiani12333 · 06-18-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mouschi

This 1998 SPX Finite Trade Winds Spectrum was able to get from a private collector's collection, and have never seen it for sale before ... ever. When I got it in hand, my jaw dropped - just like it did with the 1998 Essential Credentials parallels. Scans simply don't do this card justice.

Embossing, holograms, rainbow foil ... Upper Deck threw a LOT of technology at it...and it turned out glorious. One of my favorites

That is epic -- very cool.

soey10 · 06-18-2021, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouschi

This 1998 SPX Finite Trade Winds Spectrum was able to get from a private collector's collection, and have never seen it for sale before ... ever. When I got it in hand, my jaw dropped - just like it did with the 1998 Essential Credentials parallels. Scans simply don't do this card justice.

Embossing, holograms, rainbow foil ... Upper Deck threw a LOT of technology at it...and it turned out glorious. One of my favorites

This card is pure awesomeness. Is it serial numbered? Or does it just have an unannounced limited print run

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mouschi · 06-18-2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by soey10

This card is pure awesomeness. Is it serial numbered? Or does it just have an unannounced limited print run

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Yessir! It is serial numbered to /50. According to the pwcc market research tool, only one has popped on ebay over 15 years ago. Curious where the others are!

DaBaddestHic · 06-18-2021, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by caster513

Sweet pickup, top 5 90's inserts IMO. I just got this Delgado in about a month ago and absolutely love it, super shine.

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Omg, this just ruined my day after searching ebay to see what you paid for it. Uggggghhhhhhhhhhhh. I search for him on ebay every 1-2 days usually and you beat me to this one

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If you want to move the card let me know, we might be able to come up with something where you make some money and I get a slight deal

Sribb43 · 07-07-2021, 11:07 PM

Looking for this Shinning Stars Pulsar of Juan Gone

tnj0426 · 07-08-2021, 12:08 AM

My best 90s insert #25/25

Boom stick!!

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corockies · 07-08-2021, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tnj0426

My best 90s insert #25/25

Boom stick!!

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Great card, that print line is killing me though.

magicpapa · 07-08-2021, 02:33 AM

feel better?? ^^

magicpapa · 07-08-2021, 02:36 AM

1998 SPx Finite
SPectrum Power Explosion (cards 31-50; serial-numbered to 50)

05-21-2021, 09:52 AM	#3106
bigalbert2332 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 172 bigalbert2332	Some of the unreleased 90’s stuff. Hunted for these for a long time and another Ripken collector that was selling gave me a heads up and we got a deal done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tradelist- http://www.bigalbert2332.webs.com/

05-21-2021, 10:53 AM	#3108
Haigo Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 1,694 la32_pats_87	[IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Haig Avakian, on Flickr[/IMG] Last three recent pick ups.

06-10-2021, 10:28 PM	#3110
mantlefan7 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 539	I just picked this card up a couple of weeks ago (same guy I bought it from had my hockey grail, too). Jorge Posada 1999 Fleer Brilliants 24K Gold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Collecting Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera cards. Instagram: mantlefan536

06-11-2021, 08:36 AM	#3112
mouschi Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Swimming in a million cards Posts: 9,649 tnhjones	This 1998 SPX Finite Trade Winds Spectrum was able to get from a private collector's collection, and have never seen it for sale before ... ever. When I got it in hand, my jaw dropped - just like it did with the 1998 Essential Credentials parallels. Scans simply don't do this card justice. Embossing, holograms, rainbow foil ... Upper Deck threw a LOT of technology at it...and it turned out glorious. One of my favorites __________________ Tanner Jones, Author of Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict

06-16-2021, 01:40 PM	#3115
mouschi Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Swimming in a million cards Posts: 9,649 tnhjones	I've asked many a former collector from the 80s/90s: "Why did you leave the hobby?" Their answer always seemed to be "It got too complicated. There were too many types of cards." Prior to the early 90s, there was a prevalent mindset of "gotta have it all". That mindset continued for many, but by the mid/late 90s, fatigue set in - and with it, the realization that you couldn't get it all. Factor in eBay (the realization of print runs), the lockout, etc. and you have a perfect storm of the hobby changing drastically from what it once was. Still, here we are in 2021. Not only do we laugh at the notion that there were "too many releases" in the 90s; we embrace it. In fact, for the very reason that helped cause a mass exodus is why we enjoy this time period so much now. I had a nice long conversation yesterday with Douglas Dreier about a 19th century piece I have that came from his museum. He told me that he defines rarity based upon the time it would take to acquire a piece. An Example: If you truly wanted a PSA 10 89 UD Griffey, given the funds, you could get one right now. A 52 Mantle? No sweat ... hop on eBay. Heck, even a T206 Wagner or two pops up every year. Now, try finding a 19th century Old Judge or Gypsy Queen of any given player. In some cases, it may take you years, and even then, you might not. Nowadays, you have a glut of 1/1s, /5s, /10s, etc. ala manufactured scarcity. Otherwise, a 1/1 of any given player is awesome, but typically doesn't matter if it is Tier One, Museum, Tribute, Flagship, etc. The key is that it is a 1/1. And because the 1/1 train is being ridden so hard for so long, (negating the premium relic cards) it is no longer the card type that makes it special, but rather the serial number. The might 1/1 stamp. I guess that's why I like the 90s-05 time period so much - it is undeniable that manufactured scarcity exists within the the parallels from these years, but there is a stark difference between them and the cards from the past decade or so - it is instantly recognizable. Their excitement doesn't come from being a "1/1" but rather from the actual sets themselves - sets that were born out of competition. The 98 Essential Credentials are a great example, because they have varying serial numbers, yet, anyone who has one is excited about it - regardless of the numbering. Don't get me wrong, I love many cards that are new - I just picked up a 2021 card the other day - but the time period of 90s-00s has a certain specialness to them. It is like the sweet spot of rarity and beauty. __________________ Tanner Jones, Author of Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict Last edited by mouschi; 06-16-2021 at 01:42 PM.

05-08-2021, 06:28 PM	#3104
Lemieux66 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 225	Since we're discussing 1996 Select Certified errors, here's a mirrored version of the Red parallel. (Sorry for the crappy seller's photo, it's all I have available at the moment.)

05-08-2021, 10:51 PM	#3105
soey10 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,586 Soey	Found this in a 50 cent bin about 10 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-10-2021, 04:12 PM	#3109
90sIcons Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 85 90sicons	Wow! That 1999 Fleer Brilliants 24k Ken Griffey PSA 10 would probably sell for $10k+ on Ebay

06-18-2021, 03:15 PM	#3116
storycollector Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Denver Posts: 520 415goducks08	Show Off Your Rare 90's Inserts Thread Some recent 90’s adds. If I recall correctly I backed into an estimated 325-350 copies of each 1999 refractor. I picked up the Nolan Ryan for my brother who is a big Ryan collector, I couldn’t let the auction pass without intervening on his behalf. Told him I’d probably enjoy it on my wall display for a few days/weeks before I send it along though! Might be the most beautiful card I’ve ever had in hand. The 1999 design is so clean and simple and the refractors are just amazing - added a few other PC guys from that year as well, and might someday pony up for Griffey and Jeets, always keeping eyes peeled for other guys I enjoy. Found some great stadium club parallels - just missed on a griffey first day issue and I’m wishing I’d put a much bigger bid in on that one… The thunderclaps aren’t particularly rare but man they are condition sensitive. PSA pop reports are slim! The Holliday Bowman Chrome International Refractor was a fun find for a really good price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @colorado.collector Last edited by storycollector; 06-18-2021 at 03:17 PM.

07-07-2021, 11:07 PM	#3121
Sribb43 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,021 Sribb43	Looking for this Shinning Stars Pulsar of Juan Gone

07-08-2021, 12:08 AM	#3122
tnj0426 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 5,909 timbojones0	My best 90s insert #25/25 Boom stick!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Enjoy card collecting, trading and selling. If it is not fun, why do it. http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz138/tnj0426/

07-08-2021, 02:36 AM	#3125
magicpapa Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,216	1998 SPx Finite SPectrum Power Explosion (cards 31-50; serial-numbered to 50) __________________ http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x90/NationalYankee/xBanners%20and%20Stuff/sades.jpg Last edited by magicpapa; 09-30-2023 at 05:03 AM.