1991 Topps. Who knew?

[WoundedDuck]

I've been visiting family for the holidays. On every trip home, I dig through the huge pile of late 80s, early 90s junk from when I was a kid and bring back a few more decent cards of stars. The stuff is pretty picked over now with not much left and I decided that after this round, I'd give everything else away.

With a little help, I found the junk wax gems website (shameless plug). Usually I dread going through '91 Topps because it's boring and I have a TON of it. I've skipped that box before, but this time, with new targets in hand, I was ready. I actually had a blast sorting the stuff, scouring for the various errors and variations, and pulling out some stuff I never knew existed. I don't think I've got any of the big ones, but I've got several different mistakes and corrected versions. With one card, I actually had all 3 variations. It was fun comparing the different versions.

I know, I know, this whole thread is kind of a "cool story bro," but I had a great time and wanted to share. It brought back a little of the magic those cards held when I was a kid. Anyone else ever done this? Rediscovering something from their card collecting past.

 

[Pine Tar]

I'm doing the same thing right now this week,and it is at my own house.:lol:
So what were some of the cards you found? Post them up. I love 80's and 90's junk.

 

[WoundedDuck]

I'm doing the same thing right now this week,and it is at my own house.:lol:
So what were some of the cards you found? Post them up. I love 80's and 90's junk.:;-):

I'll try to get a list with some scans up later. The kids are with the inlaws so my wife and I can have a couple days without them that we never get. So I don't have the stuff with me. The junk wax gems site was a real help. Ive got one with a dude that had bad acne and then a corrected version with an airbrushed clean complexion :lol: .

 

[Pine Tar]

I'm doing the same thing right now this week,and it is at my own house.:lol:
So what were some of the cards you found? Post them up. I love 80's and 90's junk.:;-):

I'll try to get a list with some scans up later. The kids are with the inlaws so my wife and I can have a couple days without them that we never get. So I don't have the stuff with me. The junk wax gems site was a real help. Ive got one with a dude that had bad acne and then a corrected version with an airbrushed clean complexion :lol: .

So you and the wife are kid-less and your playing with your 80-90 wax. Man you really are a geek :lol:

 

[jay1065]

Anyone else ever done this? Rediscovering something from their card collecting past.

My Ellis Burks collection is a direct result of this. On a trip to my parents' house, our 3 year old daughter discovered my old Burks collection (42 unique cards at that time, now I'm at 363.)

 

[Austin]

I know, I know, this whole thread is kind of a "cool story bro," but I had a great time and wanted to share. It brought back a little of the magic those cards held when I was a kid.

Don't apologize. This kind of thread is exactly what this site needs more of.
Nostalgia, collecting for fun, actually looking at your cards... it's what this hobby is lacking these days.
I love going back through my boxes of late '80s-early '90s cards when I visit my parents.
In fact, I just spent hours doing it the other day and always find cool cards that I take back with me.
Great post.

 

[Zeeck]

I actually have had similar enjoyment going through 1990 pro set football boxes that I picked up for my 5 year old to bust at card shows.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

i have a cello box im waiting to open after i study that blog lol

 

[gt2590]

1982 Topps football is next on my "Good ol' days" list.

They were the first licensed set in a while and actually had Some, not many, Action shots... :lol:

And Congrats on the '91 finds!

 

[saucywombat]

Did the same thing with 1991 Topps after seeing the checklist on junkwaxgems site.

Found some rare A*B* back variations and the Randy Bush no print code I found sold for $17.50 on EBay.

Had fun.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Yep, went digging too.
I even opened up a bunch of raks and super raks looking for errors.

I've always loved this stuff