Oh Super Sweet 90's Inserts.... #3

[flagshipchromecollector]

I have been told a few times that the 1997 pinnacle mirror golds had at least a couple runs of 30. Anybody have accurate information on how many were actually released? I always see them listed on eBay with a print run of 30.

Don't know the exact number produced, but there are at least 53 in this pic:

 

[MansGame]

Don't know the exact number produced, but there are at least 53 in this pic:

LOL! Classic.


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[snakebit95]

53 is crazy. I wonder how long it took to find that many.

 

[George_Calfas]

Don't know the exact number produced, but there are at least 53 in this pic:

Thanks for posting my pic......I think I am over 70 Tony Clark.........and several other players :wink:

 

[George_Calfas]

I have been told a few times that the 1997 pinnacle mirror golds had at least a couple runs of 30. Anybody have accurate information on how many were actually released? I always see them listed on eBay with a print run of 30.

I have calculated the print run to somewhere between 85-100 on golds, 135-150 on blue, and 175 on reds.

 

[MansGame]

I have calculated the print run to somewhere between 85-100 on golds, 135-150 on blue, and 175 on reds.

Sounds right. You'd know.

 

[RustyGreerFan]

Had my most interesting ebay experience yet...

I saw a great card on a BIN for $50 and hit it as fast as I could. That was back on Friday, March 29th. I tried to play it cool, but to test the waters to see if my quick trigger finger aroused suspicion or if someone backdoored me, I contacted the seller and asked when I might expect to receive the card.

He replied very quickly and said it would go out Monday or Tuesday. About a week went by with no card, no message, no tracking. I messaged him again asking about the card. Then, when looking at his profile and such, I noticed that he in fact sold the card twice on a $50 BIN - the first one being a week before mine. Exact same card.

By this time TWO tracking numbers were attached to my item - neither of which were "active." I messaged him again pointing out the two sales, the two tracking numbers, etc. with no response. A few days ago one of the tracking numbers became active. I thought, "yeah, right - this is going to be an empty envelope."

Yesterday I got it and recorded myself opening the package. I'll be damned... it was in there. And I still haven't heard from the seller

Why the sour face, Mike?

 

[Brewer Andy]

Haha nice card with a happy ending. You can tell by Mikes O-face

 

[MansGame]

Had my most interesting ebay experience yet...

I saw a great card on a BIN for $50 and hit it as fast as I could. That was back on Friday, March 29th. I tried to play it cool, but to test the waters to see if my quick trigger finger aroused suspicion or if someone backdoored me, I contacted the seller and asked when I might expect to receive the card.

He replied very quickly and said it would go out Monday or Tuesday. About a week went by with no card, no message, no tracking. I messaged him again asking about the card. Then, when looking at his profile and such, I noticed that he in fact sold the card twice on a $50 BIN - the first one being a week before mine. Exact same card.

By this time TWO tracking numbers were attached to my item - neither of which were "active." I messaged him again pointing out the two sales, the two tracking numbers, etc. with no response. A few days ago one of the tracking numbers became active. I thought, "yeah, right - this is going to be an empty envelope."

Yesterday I got it and recorded myself opening the package. I'll be damned... it was in there. And I still haven't heard from the seller

Why the sour face, Mike?

That's funny story.

As for videoing yourself opening the package, I too have done this... do you really think that'll help you in the case of there not being a card in the package or something? I've always thought about this.

Anyways, great card and congrats!

 

[gradedeflator]

^nice, that was a great pickup! looks like it has pretty good edges. set was pretty condition sensitive.

 

[RustyGreerFan]

That's funny story.

As for videoing yourself opening the package, I too have done this... do you really think that'll help you in the case of there not being a card in the package or something? I've always thought about this.

Anyways, great card and congrats!

Good question. I did this for a few reasons: 1. The seller aroused suspicion; 2. I had my FlipVideo handy; 3. The package wasn't sealed - only the clasp was tightened and the scotch tape had so little adhesive that it was already partially peeled off the envelope; 4. The package had tracking, so even though ebay sides heavily with buyers I wanted some proof that while I received the package as USPS shows, it was empty or other shenanigans. I thought I had heard that recording the opening of a package can help a case on PayPal, but I might be totally making that up.

 

[magicpapa]

Boy, if you took out @magicpapa's picture of his Griffey Shrine, we'd still be on Oh Super Sweet 90's Inserts.... #1...

Thank You Gwynn545, even tho I'm sure that wasnt a Complement......... hehe

What is your favorite from that beautiful group of Griffey cards?

I'd say the Sunset Beach picture would be my Fav in My Curio above any and all Griffeys in there

 

[U L Washington Rookie]

I'd say the Sunset Beach picture would be my Fav in My Curio above any and all Griffeys in there

I thought you might want to say that, so I worded the question carefully to avoid that answer. ;-)

It's probably a tough question, and maybe a little unfair as they likely all have their soft spots in your collector's heart.

 

[flagshipchromecollector]

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[slaneyjason]

Pretty excited about my 1999 Black Diamond Mystery Numbers Emerald Edition Jeff Bagwell #1 /22 thats in the mail! Haven't seen these before. I'm sure you guys have tho... Lets see em!

 

[gradedeflator]

nice pickup! haven't seen that card of any of the guys I PC

 

[flagshipchromecollector]

Pretty excited about my 1999 Black Diamond Mystery Numbers Emerald Edition Jeff Bagwell #1 /22 thats in the mail! Haven't seen these before. I'm sure you guys have tho... Lets see em!

The Maddux is on my list of "Cards I Really Want But Will Probably Never Own."

 

[heavy_hitter]

Pretty excited about my 1999 Black Diamond Mystery Numbers Emerald Edition Jeff Bagwell #1 /22 thats in the mail! Haven't seen these before. I'm sure you guys have tho... Lets see em!

 

[slaneyjason]

Thanks guys! [MENTION=2711]HEAVYHITTER[/MENTION]...Is it gonna be as cool as I think it is? Can't believe I never even knew about this set

 

[thelesquad]

Does this seem crazy high? The die-cut went for 1/3 this.

1997 Leaf Ryne Sandberg Fractal Matrix 205 | eBay