1989 Topps Heads Up Griffey Jr. Question

[Liberate Baltimore]

Hello,

Just picked up a near set of 1989 Topps Heads Up Test Issue (1989 copywright) singles including a Griffey Jr. Never see any sales for this set and an advanced Griffey Jr. collector offered me $350 for this card and a wrapper. Displays minimal wrinking around the suction cup and pint-sized paper loss/flecking on the front and back. By far the toughest mainstream Griffey Jr. rookie with only a handful in existense. Am I leaving money on the table or should I take the money? Appreciate it!

James

 

[sportscardtheory]

I think the Griffey Jr. usually sells for around $600.

 

[clarkfan]

Last one sold at $650 but depends on how much you have in the set. $350 isn't an insult price that's for sure.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12083998161.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=120839981612&_rdc=1

 

[Gwynn545]

Hello,

Just picked up a near set of 1989 Topps Heads Up Test Issue (1989 copywright) singles including a Griffey Jr. Never see any sales for this set and an advanced Griffey Jr. collector offered me $350 for this card and a wrapper. Displays minimal wrinking around the suction cup and pint-sized paper loss/flecking on the front and back. By far the toughest mainstream Griffey Jr. rookie with only a handful in existense. Am I leaving money on the table or should I take the money? Appreciate it!

James

First of all, sweet pick ups! I still need the Gwynn, so I'll shoot you a PM. However, would we really call this a "mainstream" rookie...?

 

[sportscardtheory]

First of all, sweet pick ups! I still need the Gwynn, so I'll shoot you a PM. However, would we really call this a "mainstream" rookie...?

Definitely not "mainstream". It's not even a card. Still one of the rarest Griffey Jr. rookie collectibles.

 

[magicpapa]

depends on what all you have invested in the set, 350 isnt too bad but prolly could get a bit more id think

 

[KLARNOLD]

I am surprised that nobody has taken a 1990 version and changed the date to 1989 to make it a counterfeit. Are there any differences in the font on the backs of a 1989 vs 1990?

 

[magicpapa]

I am surprised that nobody has taken a 1990 version and changed the date to 1989 to make it a counterfeit. Are there any differences in the font on the backs of a 1989 vs 1990?

test looks a bit whiter, but might just be age, also I think the packages on the tests differ
P.S. Thanks Roy

 

[Roy Birchler]

Magicpapa, your test sure seems to be in nice shape

 

[magicpapa]

Magicpapa, your test sure seems to be in nice shape

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, If and when , in time I'm sure it will make its way back into your collection

 

[Liberate Baltimore]

Thanks to everyone for the info!