The 1998 Topps Tek Thread

[SINFULONE]

This is the only Tek I've been able to get my hands on so far.

 

[DeliciousBacon]

Here's where I'm at right now, counting a few recent adds via COMC.

John Olerud - 1/90 base
Craig Biggio - 0
Nomar Garciaparra - 3/90 base
Jim Edmonds - 3/90 base, 1/90 Diffractors
Mark Kotsay - 6/90 base
Curt Schilling - 2/90 base
Larry Walker - 3/90 base
Darin Erstad - 2/90 base
Rafael Palmeiro - 4/90 base
Matt Williams - 2/90 base
Jeromy Burnitz - 3/90 base
Adrian Beltre - 1/90 base
Jason Kendall - 0
Paul Molitor - 1/90 base
Troy Glaus - 5/90 base, 1/90 Diffractors
Paul Konerko - 6/90 base, 1/90 Diffractors
Todd Helton - 2/90 base
Mark Grace - 3/90 base
Andres Galarraga - 2/90 base
Scott Rolen - 7/90 base
Jim Thome - 22/90 base

All together, that's 78/1890 base (4.13%) and 3/1890 Diffractors (0.16%). I have a looooooooong way to go!

 

[MansGame]

Here's where I'm at right now, counting a few recent adds via COMC.

John Olerud - 1/90 base
Craig Biggio - 0
Nomar Garciaparra - 3/90 base
Jim Edmonds - 3/90 base, 1/90 Diffractors
Mark Kotsay - 6/90 base
Curt Schilling - 2/90 base
Larry Walker - 3/90 base
Darin Erstad - 2/90 base
Rafael Palmeiro - 4/90 base
Matt Williams - 2/90 base
Jeromy Burnitz - 3/90 base
Adrian Beltre - 1/90 base
Jason Kendall - 0
Paul Molitor - 1/90 base
Troy Glaus - 5/90 base, 1/90 Diffractors
Paul Konerko - 6/90 base, 1/90 Diffractors
Todd Helton - 2/90 base
Mark Grace - 3/90 base
Andres Galarraga - 2/90 base
Scott Rolen - 7/90 base
Jim Thome - 22/90 base

All together, that's 78/1890 base (4.13%) and 3/1890 Diffractors (0.16%). I have a looooooooong way to go!

Are you only going after certain guys in the set? There are 8,100 total in the entire set I think, so it's a HUGE mountain to climb!

 

[PadresFan86]

Heres my update

Kevin Brown 77/90, 5 diffractors
Ken Caminiti 88/90, 8 diffractors
Tony Gwynn 38/90, 0 diffractors

Sent from my HUAWEI-M920 using Sports Cards by Freedom Card Board.com

 

[George_Calfas]

I finally made my Lankford need list, if you have any drop me a line plz.

 

[DeliciousBacon]

Are you only going after certain guys in the set? There are 8,100 total in the entire set I think, so it's a HUGE mountain to climb!

Yeah, those are my PC guys in 1998 Tek. Glaus is my key, since it's his RC, I was so happy to pick up a Glaus Diffractor a few nights ago. Have a feeling that prices on all those guys have just doubled now that everyone knows who I need!

 

[Brewer Andy]

Yeah, those are my PC guys in 1998 Tek. Glaus is my key, since it's his RC, I was so happy to pick up a Glaus Diffractor a few nights ago. Have a feeling that prices on all those guys have just doubled now that everyone knows who I need!

I understand the fear, but there's not as many of those a-holes around as you think. (Looking around the room)

 

[rinkrat38]

Have about 1000 to 1200 duplicate 1998 Tek commons (all players) and about 250 extra duplicate 1998 Tek diffractors. Send me a want list of the Tek commons that you need. I'll take other Tek commons or Tek diffractors in trade. I'll sell some commons if you really have nothing to trade. Not looking to hold anyone up. I am NOT looking to sell any 1998 Tek diffractors. I will buy 1998 Tek diffractors or trade for other 1998 Tek diffractors. Let me know what you have and what you want.

I finished the set of 8100 '98 Tek commons 6 or 7 years ago. Lot of folks helped me finish the set; I'm glad to reciprocate. I have been collecting the set of '98 Tek diffractors. I fully understand it's impossible to finish, but I'm pecking away at it. I've got about 1/3 of that set (2700 '98 Tek diffractors). My main collecting interest has been Pedro Martinez cards up through 2004 when he left Boston. I can use some of his '98 Tek diffractors, 2000 Tek gold cards, and 1/1 cards. That's about it for Pedro. I started collecting the old Red Sox players in the '98 Tek series, and spread out from there. That's still my primary interest with the 1998 Tek diffractors. I have 35 to 50+ '98 Tek diffractors of Bichette, Nomar, Clemens, Pedro, Schilling, Burks, Manny, and Mo Vaughn. Still missing a bunch. If you have any of them to sell or trade, let me know!

Don't recognize a lot of the names on this board. Guys like Anthony, Carl, and Joe (elberson, togaman, onionring) are old trading partners from years gone by.

Rich

 

[Fandruw25]

I finished the set of 8100 '98 Tek commons 6 or 7 years ago. Lot of folks helped me finish the set; I'm glad to reciprocate. I have been collecting the set of '98 Tek diffractors. I fully understand it's impossible to finish, but I'm pecking away at it. I've got about 1/3 of that set (2700 '98 Tek diffractors). Rich

Holy crap!

If you have any duplicate diffractors of Andruw's I'd be interested.

 

[MansGame]

^ Welcome Rich! Drop into the morning thread too and say hello!

 

[elberson]

Help us.

 

[George_Calfas]

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[rinkrat38]

Sorry, no extra Andruw '98 Tek diffractors. I only have 23 of the 90 for my set. Tough to find.

Rich

Holy crap!

If you have any duplicate diffractors of Andruw's I'd be interested.

 

[SINFULONE]

I understand the fear, but there's not as many of those a-holes around as you think. (Looking around the room)

Well put.I just found a UD Ionix Reciprical Burnitz if you need it.

 

[SINFULONE]

Have about 1000 to 1200 duplicate 1998 Tek commons (all players) and about 250 extra duplicate 1998 Tek diffractors. Send me a want list of the Tek commons that you need. I'll take other Tek commons or Tek diffractors in trade. I'll sell some commons if you really have nothing to trade. Not looking to hold anyone up. I am NOT looking to sell any 1998 Tek diffractors. I will buy 1998 Tek diffractors or trade for other 1998 Tek diffractors. Let me know what you have and what you want.

I finished the set of 8100 '98 Tek commons 6 or 7 years ago. Lot of folks helped me finish the set; I'm glad to reciprocate. I have been collecting the set of '98 Tek diffractors. I fully understand it's impossible to finish, but I'm pecking away at it. I've got about 1/3 of that set (2700 '98 Tek diffractors). My main collecting interest has been Pedro Martinez cards up through 2004 when he left Boston. I can use some of his '98 Tek diffractors, 2000 Tek gold cards, and 1/1 cards. That's about it for Pedro. I started collecting the old Red Sox players in the '98 Tek series, and spread out from there. That's still my primary interest with the 1998 Tek diffractors. I have 35 to 50+ '98 Tek diffractors of Bichette, Nomar, Clemens, Pedro, Schilling, Burks, Manny, and Mo Vaughn. Still missing a bunch. If you have any of them to sell or trade, let me know!

Don't recognize a lot of the names on this board. Guys like Anthony, Carl, and Joe (elberson, togaman, onionring) are old trading partners from years gone by.

Rich

Wow, you should show off all your collection here.Is Martinez all you would trade for?

 

[PadresFan86]

Pretty great accomplishment to finish off that set. Togaman also finished it and it appears a third collector is getting close to finishing it.

 

[RustyGreerFan]

Wow, this is the cheapest I've seen a correctly listed Griffey Diffractor go for. I guess I should have bid, but as I close in on my goal of 9, I'm being more picky about getting patterns I like.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320998998810?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[katieneack]

Wow, this is the cheapest I've seen a correctly listed Griffey Diffractor go for. I guess I should have bid, but as I close in on my goal of 9, I'm being more picky about getting patterns I like.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320998998810?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I'm shocked that his diffractors routinely sell for less than other players diffractors would. I wonder why that is. And why do there seem to be so many of his diffractors listed compared to other players? By the way - thanks again Richard for hooking me up with my first Larkin diffractors - I really appreciate it

 

[SINFULONE]

Wow, this is the cheapest I've seen a correctly listed Griffey Diffractor go for. I guess I should have bid, but as I close in on my goal of 9, I'm being more picky about getting patterns I like.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320998998810?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

What are you picky about on them?Do the Diffractors have the same print defects that plague the base?Why are you stopping at 9?That would be awesome to get all of them.

 

[SINFULONE]

How would you store a 8100 card set?Would binders be the best way to go?Would really like to see anything of that collection.