Griffey Collector's Thread

[magicpapa]

I was looking for the ARTISTS Proof on it.. I looked at MagicP's.. and his looks identical

not that is wasnt bad enough.............it gets more confusing...............
seems like it just from the 98 Rookie Traded set at least
[h=3]Artist's Proof[/h] Artist Proof parallels are seeded at one in every 35 packs. Artist's Proof 1 of 1 also exist. They have a gold seal on the front of the card.
[h=3]Showcase Series[/h] Showcase Series is a 160-card, silver-foil, partial parallel of the base set. It is also available as a prismatic-foil "Artist's Proof" and "Artist's Proof 1 of 1" parallels. The 1 of 1 cards all have a massive foil seal with the phrase "001/001" stamped on the front.

 

[murphy17]

Translation: Please don't bid against me on this

Definitely not what I meant. I know there are going to be some serious bidders, and nobody is going to get this for a steal. I'm just saying that it has been a long time since I really went after a card (When have I ever said anything like that before? I haven't.), but... I did NOT realize there were two of these? Magic has the same card? So, one of the two is backdoored? Geez, I may need to cancel my bid because I have suddenly lost interest in it.

 

[magicpapa]

1998 Score Rookie & Traded Artist's Proof 001/001

1998 Score 001/001

 

[murphy17]

1998 Score Rookie & Traded Artist's Proof 001/001

1998 Score 001/001

Well, you cannot really tell anything from those pics cause that could have been the same card twice, but, if you have that one Griffey "1/1" and this guy has the same one, then there could be even more than that out there somewhere. I just retracted my bid on it. I always wanted a 90's Griffey true 1 of 1 and was prepared to spend at least a couple thousand going after it. Magic, good luck to you if you're going after it. If you get it, I hope you post a nice pic of them both displayed right next to each other.

 

[FriarG]

Geez, I may need to cancel my bid because I have suddenly lost interest in it.

Was just joking w/ you. I still think its an awesome card, even if there are 2 if them. I don't collect '90s inserts, but I'd be all over it if I did.

 

[magicpapa]

Well, you cannot really tell anything from those pics cause that could have been the same card twice, but, if you have that one Griffey "1/1" and this guy has the same one, then there could be even more than that out there somewhere. I just retracted my bid on it. I always wanted a 90's Griffey true 1 of 1 and was prepared to spend at least a couple thousand going after it. Magic, good luck to you if you're going after it. If you get it, I hope you post a nice pic of them both displayed right next to each other.

Looks like Football too, scroll to bottom of page on link
1/1 Masterpieces 1997-1998 - Jaderock's Ultimate Mark Brunell Collection

 

[magicpapa]

Was just joking w/ you. I still think its an awesome card, even if there are 2 if them. I don't collect '90s inserts, but I'd be all over it if I did.

Mine are the Pack Pulled ones, so I have the Real 1/1's..hehe

 

[FriarG]

Mine are the Pack Pulled ones, so I have the Real 1/1's..hehe

Good luck proving that - is there no differentiation b/t the 2 cards?

 

[magicpapa]

Good luck proving that - is there no differentiation b/t the 2 cards?

no, just the empty packs I have, I think Judge Judy would side with me

 

[murphy17]

Looks like Football too, scroll to bottom of page on link
1/1 Masterpieces 1997-1998 - Jaderock's Ultimate Mark Brunell Collection

Thanks Magic. I did a little searching too and have seen several posts on it. I remember these existing as 1 of 1's back then, but I only saw a picture of one of them. I'm backing off on it because there is just too much uncertainty in how many exist. Still an awesome card though. Good luck on it guys.

 

[magicpapa]

sorry to burst your bubble, after getting my spring training one, is when I heard about another set out there

 

[magicpapa]

Well, you cannot really tell anything from those pics cause that could have been the same card twice, but, if you have that one Griffey "1/1" and this guy has the same one, then there could be even more than that out there somewhere. I just retracted my bid on it. I always wanted a 90's Griffey true 1 of 1 and was prepared to spend at least a couple thousand going after it. Magic, good luck to you if you're going after it. If you get it, I hope you post a nice pic of them both displayed right next to each other.

it would be nice to have both {SIGH}.....................
either way it might get interesting, but then again....................

kinda cute on their listing here
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[AUTaxMan]

I thought it was common knowledge there were multiples of those cards. Seen several sets of duplicates, but the three of jaderock's are the most I've seen of any one of them.

 

[murphy17]

I thought it was common knowledge there were multiples of those cards. Seen several sets of duplicates, but the three of jaderock's are the most I've seen of any one of them.

Yeah, for whatever reason, I just didn't know that. I only collect Griffey, so I guess I just never came across this issue. I know about all the backdoored Pinnacle cards (1997 Mirror Golds primarily) but didn't know about these (I know Score is a Pinnacle brand). Glad I found this out now rather than after potentially winning that "1 of 1"! I'm very thankful for this forum!

 

[magicpapa]

you couldnt believe the shock I got after finally seeing the "OTHER" one,

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Somehow I neglected to post this pick up here last week.

At a show, got this sealed '98 donruss preferred tin (24 packs inside) with griffey on the cover.

Didn't realize when I bought it that it was the gold version 181/199

Was going to open it but decided to test the ebay waters now. Going pretty well

 

[FriarG]

Somehow I neglected to post this pick up here last week.

At a show, got this sealed '98 donruss preferred tin (24 packs inside) with griffey on the cover.

Didn't realize when I bought it that it was the gold version 181/199

Was going to open it but decided to test the ebay waters now. Going pretty well

Good luck! You should be able to make your money back several times over

 

[michaelstepper]

Somehow I neglected to post this pick up here last week.

At a show, got this sealed '98 donruss preferred tin (24 packs inside) with griffey on the cover.

Didn't realize when I bought it that it was the gold version 181/199

Was going to open it but decided to test the ebay waters now. Going pretty well

Ha! I was just getting ready to tell you I sent an offer when I got notice you accepted. Thanks a ton man!


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[magicpapa]

long awaited mail day...can't believe I bought a dupe. Need one Magic?

package arrived safe and sound FriarG ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!

You Members Have Been WAY TOO KIND to me over the YEARS!!!
THANKS AGAIN!!!

 

[FriarG]

Glad you got it safely. Now you can stop complaining that you don't have a Topps auto. Enjoy!