Ace Novelty 1992

dhert · Oct 13, 2024

worked at Ace Novelty, Bellevue Wa., in 1992 in the design and pre-press dept. We had applied too MLB for a license to print and sell baseball cards. We were given the OK to present a proposal of finished printed baseball cards and packaging. After we made our proposal and at the last minute they decided not to issue any new licenses. What we had printed for the proposal were to be disposed of. As I was the pre-press manager I was able to salvage some of the very best of the cards and some packaging from the garbage. Over the last 32 years I have kept these safely stored away. I recently received info (Thank-YouTanner www.TanManBaseballFan.com) that these cards may be of great interest and value especially the Ken Griffey card which I have in English and Japanese. I have taken these in to two local card shops and they are very interested and are asking pricing. I have also shown these to some on-line collectors who also show interest and are asking prices. I saw the Griffey card on E-Bay once for $899. I have also read several stories and emails from people who are aware of the cards being out their. one said he had purchased 2 Griffeys for $500 each and said he was very pleased. I personally believe I may be one of a very few who saved these cards, and I might have the largest collection.
Attached are just a few of the hundreds of different players, and some in English and Japanese. I also have some finished packaging and a finished press sheet front and back framed.
David Hert
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