90s inserts question

hofautos · Jan 16, 2010

Does anyone know what the difference is between each of the different classses (class 1,2,3) besides the print run?
1998 Topps Red Label

Like for many of the insert sets the color was the only difference, but what makes the different classes different for these besides the print run?
some are embossed, some are diecut, etc...

I see they are different designs, but besides that, is there something that sets them all the same in the same class?

Russ S. · Jan 16, 2010

Pictures are different as well.

hofautos · Jan 16, 2010

Russ S. said:
Pictures are different as well.

So a /25 /50 /100
all have the same card qualities and basically same design (just a different picture and a different #/d)

They all have same
refractor pattern
basic design
red label logo
not diecut
not embossed

nothing unique between the different classes but the picture itself and the #

E.G. A 1998 Topps Red label #/25 will not look any "sweeter" than a #/100?????

Also, bonus question, what about red label vs black label?

The scans of all the ones ending today are terrible...why don't people buy a decent scanner when they are SO CHEAP?! (grin)

1998 Topps red label ending today
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkpar...l&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1

Russ S. · Jan 16, 2010

THe "Topps Gold Label" Logo is Gold for the reg. cards. RED for the Red, and Black for the Black.

The Third Eye · Jan 16, 2010

That Travis Fryman Class 3 Red is really off center. The other difference between the classes is that with Class 1 the name on bottom is solid gold, Class 2 it's silver and Class 3 it's a shimmering gold.

magicpapa · Jan 16, 2010

found this searching
This is a very confusing product. The various classes have different poses. You can tell them apart that way. However it is much easier to get a flashlight and shine it on the name. If the name is silver, it is class 2. If the name is gold with holographic speckles, it's class 3. Otherwise it's class 1.

carrsallstars · Jan 16, 2010

Agreed with above. And yes this set is pretty confusing. Don't have pics of all of them but these might help some:

Brewer Andy · Jan 16, 2010

Does this mean Im gonna have competition for one of my guys later today? LMK and I"ll cancel my snipe now

Russ S. · Jan 16, 2010

Brewer Andy said:
Does this mean Im gonna have competition for one of my guys later today? LMK and I"ll cancel my snipe now

Hell no Bro!! Us Player Collectors need to stay strong. If someone wants your guy. Don't lay down, make them win it!!

Brewer Andy · Jan 16, 2010

Russ S. said:
[quote="Brewer Andy":iu0rsg8y]Does this mean Im gonna have competition for one of my guys later today? LMK and I"ll cancel my snipe now

Hell no Bro!! Us Player Collectors need to stay strong. If someone wants your guy. Don't lay down, make them win it!!

[/quote:iu0rsg8y]

:lol: It'll be a low snipe anyway, I'm trying to land a Ripken auto this weekend!

Roy Birchler · Jan 16, 2010

The easiest way to tell is the background picture,
Class 1 fielding
class 2 base running
Class 3 hitting

not sure how it works for pitchers

Brewer Andy · Jan 16, 2010

Roy Birchler said:
The easiest way to tell is the background picture,
Class 1 fielding
class 2 base running
Class 3 hitting

not sure how it works for pitchers

For pitchers:
Class 1 set position
Class 2 throwing
Class 3 follow through

hofautos · Jan 16, 2010

carrsallstars said:
Agreed with above. And yes this set is pretty confusing. Don't have pics of all of them but these might help some:

Thanks everyone who responded...the position thing was interesting to find out.
Carrallstars, you seem to have all the flavors, and in the scans the class 3 does look slightly nicer, but not a dramatic difference...
does seem to hold true in hand as well...do you think the class 3's look just a little nicer, but not much difference than a class 1 or 2?

hofautos · Jan 16, 2010

Brewer Andy said:
Does this mean Im gonna have competition for one of my guys later today? LMK and I"ll cancel my snipe now

who's your player?
I like all the hofers, and planing on trying to win at least one or two, but won't say which (grin).

Brewer Andy · Jan 16, 2010

hofautos said:
Brewer Andy said:

Does this mean Im gonna have competition for one of my guys later today? LMK and I"ll cancel my snipe now

Click to expand...

who's your player?
I like all the hofers, and planing on trying to win at least one or two, but won't say which (grin).

Not HOFers :lol: I'll take that to mean I'm safe from you

carrsallstars · Jan 16, 2010

hofautos said:
Thanks everyone who responded...the position thing was interesting to find out.
Carrallstars, you seem to have all the flavors, and in the scans the class 3 does look slightly nicer, but not a dramatic difference...
does seem to hold true in hand as well...do you think the class 3's look just a little nicer, but not much difference than a class 1 or 2?

Yeah the class 3's are a little nicer- they look nicer in hand than my pictures show. The player name on the class 3 looks a little nicer and makes the card look a little more pricey. The class two's are nice as well...these cards are just well done once you get past the permutations!

Hope you landed a few bargains -looked like the Gwynn, Ripken, McGwire and Andruw got up there pretty high.

hofautos · Jan 16, 2010

carrsallstars said:
hofautos said:

Thanks everyone who responded...the position thing was interesting to find out.
Carrallstars, you seem to have all the flavors, and in the scans the class 3 does look slightly nicer, but not a dramatic difference...
does seem to hold true in hand as well...do you think the class 3's look just a little nicer, but not much difference than a class 1 or 2?

Click to expand...

Yeah the class 3's are a little nicer- they look nicer in hand than my pictures show. The player name on the class 3 looks a little nicer and makes the card look a little more pricey. The class two's are nice as well...these cards are just well done once you get past the permutations!

Hope you landed a few bargains -looked like the Gwynn, Ripken, McGwire and Andruw got up there pretty high.

I didn't put a snipe in because I wanted to watch and see what the pricing was like, and then i forgot as I was addicted to a computer game, and I missed out on the randy johnsons that i wanted. I did remember in time and got a #/100 vlad though for about $10.

Who else bid on any?

Brewer Andy · Jan 16, 2010

A Burnitz went for around $5 but my wallet was busy picking up some other Brewers items ::facepalm::

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