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cbrandtw
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Part of the beauty with collecting is we can make our own collecting rules. Since the RC is the foundation to so many collectors, I'm curious to know what you consider a RC during the 80's and early 90's. Does it depend on simple economics, supply vs. demand ? Does it change with each player ? Is a Tiffany or Glossy card a RC? Perfect example: same years, different players, different sets but both have "labeled" RCs in '89: 1988 Craig Biggio vs. 1988 John Smoltz. Biggio's most sought after card from either year is '88 Score R/T Glossy. Smoltz's is the '89 Topps Tiffany. Why isn't Craig's his '89 Tiffany? Why isn't John's his '88 Fleer Update Glossy? Are Griffey's Tiffany cards from '89 RCs? Bonds had 5 cards issued in '86. Why do people consider his RC in '87? Why aren't Chipper's Desert Storm cards considered rookies? They were issued in packs exactly like the base Topps. Sorry for all the questions. I don't expect answers to all of them. It's just a lot to ponder . Let the discussion begin......
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