Griffey Collector's Thread

[Jack Straw]

Looking forward to seeing if it does get 100%! Whoever doesn't vote for Griffey is what is wrong with Baseball!
the same can be said for Mays, Aaron, Clemente,Mantle and a few more for sure!

 

[tidel144]

GRIFFEY! Highest Hall of Fame vote percentage in history!

 

[magicpapa]

 

[jonebone]

Whew, as a Ripken fan, I was hoping he didn't get 100%, haha. Though it makes you wonder if one person intentionally didn't vote just because "their guy" didn't get 100% either.

 

[zlpeterson]

It's either an intentional didn't vote because "their guy didn't get 100%" or an intentional didn't vote because "no one should get in on 1st ballot"......either way that's what is wrong with the voting. Either a guy deserves to be in or he doesn't. Honestly, I think people should only get one shot. If you don't make it the first time, why are you HOF worthy 5 years down the road but not this year?

 

[zlpeterson]

Does anyone have an avenue for getting Junior to sign items? I have a picture of Junior that I'd love for him to sign that I plan on framing with an autographed photo of Senior. Thanks FCB.

 

[ckurdelski]

Seems to be a common wrong-back issue. 92 Fleer's come up with Thomas Howard - Griffey Back and Bob Walk - Griffey Pro Visions Back from time to time. Guessing it was part of a test run where Fleer goofed and they somehow got out. That Rainiers card was interesting. Part of a team set that came out after Griffey's retirement. Just got a new one in today from 2008 a San Bernardino Spirit all time greats set. Very interesting, anyone else heard of those two?

 

[ckurdelski]

Awesome guys, glad to help. And you've made my quest to own a Griffey PSA 10 in every RC just a bit harder!

Questions on the 1989 Donruss - Does the Inc. / Inc version exist with both the *Denotes Led League* and * Denotes Led League ?

What about the text placement variation?

I'm guessing these are out there due to various forms of distribution - factory sets, rack packs, etc...

Let me know your thoughts. Chris

 

[ckurdelski]

Keeper Series seems to be a continuation of the R&N China porcelain cards that Topps commissioned in the early 90s. Except these are serially numbered to 500 and appear to be made out of aluminum rather than porcelain. I've got a 1989 Topps Traded and the 1997 Team Timber in this run - anybody aware of any others?

There's a porcelain version of the 1998 Topps Hall Bound as well, but not part of the Keeper Series

Did anybody see that 1995 Topps Magnet on eBay?

I have doubts as to it's authenticity but hoping someone can confirm. Seems all to easy to take an image and make a magnet, I wish the seller had some sort of packaging to make me believe it was real and I'd go for it. Thoughts?

 

[magicpapa]

the 90's thread might be a good place for theses questions

 

[Jack Straw]

Keeper Series seems to be a continuation of the R&N China porcelain cards that Topps commissioned in the early 90s. Except these are serially numbered to 500 and appear to be made out of aluminum rather than porcelain. I've got a 1989 Topps Traded and the 1997 Team Timber in this run - anybody aware of any others?

There's a porcelain version of the 1998 Topps Hall Bound as well, but not part of the Keeper Series

Did anybody see that 1995 Topps Magnet on eBay?

I have doubts as to it's authenticity but hoping someone can confirm. Seems all to easy to take an image and make a magnet, I wish the seller had some sort of packaging to make me believe it was real and I'd go for it. Thoughts?

It has been on EBay for awhile? I don't think its a legit issue and I also wouldn't touch it..

 

[zlpeterson]

Because you can never have enough things Junior....some sweet gear came out for the HOF election

http://www.fanatics.com/partnerid/1...creatv--Featured_PID_0|date--10615|geo--NoGeo

 

[bongo870]

im planning the trip to the hall this year to see the ceremony on July the 24th!

 

[bongo870]

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[u2me57]

im planning the trip to the hall this year to see the ceremony on July the 24th!

That's cool Brad! You must be pumped about Griffey Jr. going into the Hall of Fame. I've never been, but hope to go in 2 years if Jim Thome makes it in his first year on the ballot. Let us know how it goes and have fun!

 

[goobmcnasty]

im planning the trip to the hall this year to see the ceremony on July the 24th!

Cool! I actually joined the HOF President's Circle just to be guaranteed good seats for it. Gonna be a cool weekend.

 

[KLARNOLD]

Feel free to use this animated GIF I created of KGJr's swing with cards:

 

[goobmcnasty]

In honor of his 99% vote, I decided to go through my Griffeys, and "rank" my top 99 cards of him.

I kept having technical difficulties, so there are multiple videos of varying lengths, and the audio is pretty unbearable (mainly because I hate hearing myself talk on recordings) and I must've said "Really tough to find" about 700,000 times. If this isn't enough to discourage you, there are some pretty cool gems (in my biased opinion) in there.

Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=golbY3RS7To
Video 2 - https://youtu.be/RQdaN9ndQdE
Video 3 - https://youtu.be/afY2DMie3lA
Video 4 - There is no video 4, *******
Video 5 - https://youtu.be/GhCy0LPNWJ4
Video 6 - https://youtu.be/mIeH-9_sCC0
Video 98 - https://youtu.be/TVe1I8_jOrI
Video 99 - https://youtu.be/hYgPr6ZKuzo

 

[tidel144]

In honor of his 99% vote, I decided to go through my Griffeys, and "rank" my top 99 cards of him.

I kept having technical difficulties, so there are multiple videos of varying lengths, and the audio is pretty unbearable (mainly because I hate hearing myself talk on recordings) and I must've said "Really tough to find" about 700,000 times. If this isn't enough to discourage you, there are some pretty cool gems (in my biased opinion) in there.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching through these videos - viewing cards through this type of media is more engaging and allows the beauty of these 90's cards to really show. Viewing scans is traditional, but can get repetitive, so this creative way of showing what you have breaks up the monotony. Appreciate the time you took putting these together and sharing!

The Perfect 10 is awesome.

 

[goobmcnasty]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching through these videos - viewing cards through this type of media is more engaging and allows the beauty of these 90's cards to really show. Viewing scans is traditional, but can get repetitive, so this creative way of showing what you have breaks up the monotony. Appreciate the time you took putting these together and sharing!

The Perfect 10 is awesome.

Thanks for looking! A few months ago I saw someone post their Andre Ethier collection in the same way, and I thought it was a cooler way to share.