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aupt

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They were "distributed" by direct sales to collectors at shows and in ads in some of the hobby papers. They are unlicensed and give "broders" a bad name.
 

tpeichel

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Oct 10, 2008
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Interesting. I've never heard of those sets. How were they distributed?

Arthur

They were supposedly distribute in Ajax Dog Food, but I have my doubts that the company even exists. I think it was some dude in his basement in Minnesota who was fond of Twins rookies since Hrbek made it into the 1983 and Lenny Faedo was in the 1984.

I think we had a thread on these a while back, but here's some up close scans of these beauties.

1983
1983AjaxDogFood.jpg

1984
1984AjaxDogFood.jpg
 

mrmopar

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Jan 19, 2010
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Reminds me of the California All-Stars Big Apple card co. I bought several sets back in the day because Garvey was in it. I have seen people battling for them, most likely for Will clark, pushing set or single prices into triple digits! In fact, there is a Clark listed now for a crazy (in my mind, but then again i already have it) price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Will-Clark-1986-California-All-Stars-BIG-APPLE-CARD-COMPANY-Rare-Private-Issue-/390615928457

Being a fan of oddball, that Ajax set is something I would buy, but not for what they might typically sell for (your price would be a no-brainer). Have never come across one myself, but then again, i have never gone looking for it as it didn't have anyone in the set i needed/wanted, I guess.
 
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predatorkj

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I don't know what the hell you guys are talking about. That's easily on par with the quality of today's best topps and panini products offered.
 

tpeichel

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Oct 10, 2008
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Reminds me of the California All-Stars Big Apple card co. I bought several sets back in the day because Garvey was in it. I have seen people battling for them, most likely for Will clark, pushing set or single prices into triple digits! In fact, there is a Clark listed now for a crazy (in my mind, but then again i already have it) price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Will-Clark-1986-California-All-Stars-BIG-APPLE-CARD-COMPANY-Rare-Private-Issue-/390615928457

Being a fan of oddball, that Ajax set is something I would buy, but not for what they might typically sell for (your price would be a no-brainer). Have never come across one myself, but then again, i have never gone looking for it as it didn't have anyone in the set i needed/wanted, I guess.

The quality of the Ajax cards make the 1985/86 Big Apple sets look pristine.
 

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