Griffey Collector's Thread

[RStadlerASU22]

Well I'm a little concerned because I bought 1998 Ken Griffey, Jr. Best Platinum Minor League off this person and wondering if it's gonna be a fake? Is this a card that gets faked a lot and if so what should I look for?

I am no expert on that card, someone here may be able to help. However with graded 8s selling for 200 or so and 9s for 500 I would question those he is selling. Maybe the backs will tell a difference. The ones he are selling look mint and no way he would be selling legit ones for $20. His listings and lack of custom descriptions are deceiving.

Ryan

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[goobmcnasty]

Well I'm a little concerned because I bought 1998 Ken Griffey, Jr. Best Platinum Minor League off this person and wondering if it's gonna be a fake? Is this a card that gets faked a lot and if so what should I look for?

I am no expert on that card, someone here may be able to help. However with graded 8s selling for 200 or so and 9s for 500 I would question those he is selling. Maybe the backs will tell a difference. The ones he are selling look mint and no way he would be selling legit ones for $20. His listings and lack of custom descriptions are deceiving.

Ryan

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I posted a picture of his item description. You'll notice a few key words are circled. If something IS too good to be true, it IS too good to be true. ("Seems" doesn't apply here)

 

[goobmcnasty]

Weird that someone who makes all of his money on "reprints" and "customs" would sell a reprint.

 

[deadman31]

Well, it's a little different description from one I got. Mine said

1998 Ken Griffey, Jr. Best Platinum Minor League Pre-Rookie

Condition: NM-MT+

Combined shipping is available at $.50 per item or lot.

Please check out our other rare Ken Griffey, Jr. inserts, parallels, and vintage items! Good luck!

No mention of reprint. I only paid about $15 after shipping so not a huge loss but will be a lil disappointed.

 

[RStadlerASU22]

I posted a picture of his item description. You'll notice a few key words are circled. If something IS too good to be true, it IS too good to be true. ("Seems" doesn't apply here)

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http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eB...499975&category=213&pm=1&ds=0&t=1484612853110)

This is the one I looked at, and has nothing mentioned, nor are all his listing reprinted/ customs.

Ryan

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[deadman31]

Thanks for help. I'll guess I will wait until it arrives and figure it out then. I'll post a pic when it arrives.

 

[Sevilst]

Has anyone been tracking the listings on eBay of 1997 Topps uncut test/error pattern non die cut Finest atomic refractors?
Any info or speculation?
I believe these were either tests not meant to leave Topps or from uncut sheets also not meant to leave topps - either way they have to be way rarer than the embossed die cut versions for sure and seem to show more vibrant unwashed color due to the emboss on released version. I've seen comparisons as someone has the Jeter here.

 

[tidel144]

Has anyone been tracking the listings on eBay of 1997 Topps uncut test/error pattern non die cut Finest atomic refractors?
Any info or speculation?
I believe these were either tests not meant to leave Topps or from uncut sheets also not meant to leave topps - either way they have to be way rarer than the embossed die cut versions for sure and seem to show more vibrant unwashed color due to the emboss on released version. I've seen comparisons as someone has the Jeter here.

I think you may be referring to [MENTION=8906]RStadlerASU22[/MENTION] 's listings - if you're referring to other listings, Ryan still knows more than I do about these.

My guess is that there are less of these test issues than the actual die cut versions, but I could be wrong.

 

[Sevilst]

Thank you for the info, between everyone on this community it seems there is very little we can't figure out haha.

 

[viper]

Is anyone looking for a Griffey Crusade Green? I have an extra to trade. PM me if interested.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[athletics07]

If anyone's interested in either of these, sell or trade, let me know!

1998 Leaf - [Base] - Fractal Matrix Die-Cut Diamond-Axis Promos #156 - Ken Griffey Jr.

2000 Upper Deck Legends - [Base] - Commemorative Collection Gold #66 - Ken Griffey Jr.

 

[deadman31]

I am no expert on that card, someone here may be able to help. However with graded 8s selling for 200 or so and 9s for 500 I would question those he is selling. Maybe the backs will tell a difference. The ones he are selling look mint and no way he would be selling legit ones for $20. His listings and lack of custom descriptions are deceiving.

Ryan

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Well, here is card I received. Can anyone tell me if its a reprint or not?

 

[goobmcnasty]

Definitely a reprint. Good news is, the seller isn't trying to make these look like originals.

 

[goobmcnasty]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-BEST-P...228599?hash=item2828bdf177:g:u1MAAOSwMNxXX1lw

 

[Sevilst]

Hey all, got a couple cards for grabs if anyone is interested, I was trying to collect all of the Wood Grain 1996 Home Run Kings (including all redemption's and Gold Medallion's) but a couple have evaded me for too long and I'm trying to consolidate my PC - so if anyone else needed these for their set please let me know.

I have the 1996 Home Run Kings Unredeemed Wood Card as well as the Redeemed version with original Fleer letter back (the guy who I got it from did have the paper taped originally to a thin hard case so there is some tape on the original Fleer Letter which I folded over instead of removing when placing in new hard case.

Shoot me a PM if interested!

http://imgur.com/a/8JZ8e

 

[OriginalEGG]

Hey Fellow Griffey Collectors,

I've been lurking this thread/forum for awhile, and just recently made an account. I've been on blowout mainly, and made a similar post in that Griffey thread. For those who don't follow that one though, here are the results of my recent efforts to consolidate my PC after getting back into the hobby last year and doing a little bit of everything:

I'm looking to pick up (in no particular order of importance):

2016 Dynasty with a similar patch as the above prior year pictures
1998 Finest "The Man" Refractor /75
1998 SP Authentic Sheer Dominance Titanium /100
1998 Fleer Pizazz Platinum Medallion /98

Those are the main ones, but anything sweet 90s inserts of Griffey (PMG, Starquest Gold, 1998 Tek Diffractors etc) that aren't in the above picture I'm interested in. The above just have some level of specific nostalgia priority for me.

 

[viper]

Beautiful cards [MENTION=17614]OriginalEGG[/MENTION]

Something that I've thought about doing myself.

Hey Fellow Griffey Collectors,

I've been lurking this thread/forum for awhile, and just recently made an account. I've been on blowout mainly, and made a similar post in that Griffey thread. For those who don't follow that one though, here are the results of my recent efforts to consolidate my PC after getting back into the hobby last year and doing a little bit of everything:

I'm looking to pick up (in no particular order of importance):

2016 Dynasty with a similar patch as the above prior year pictures
1998 Finest "The Man" Refractor /75
1998 SP Authentic Sheer Dominance Titanium /100
1998 Fleer Pizazz Platinum Medallion /98

Those are the main ones, but anything sweet 90s inserts of Griffey (PMG, Starquest Gold, 1998 Tek Diffractors etc) that aren't in the above picture I'm interested in. The above just have some level of specific nostalgia priority for me.

 

[viper]

Picked up this beauty! Now, to find the one numbered to 25....

 

[tidel144]

Welcome [MENTION=17614]OriginalEGG[/MENTION]! That is a nice consolidated PC - that Precious Metals is great. If I come across those 4 and others you mentioned, I'll let you know.

[MENTION=12785]viper[/MENTION] - I enjoy the Team Finest Refractors; they don't get as much attention as other low #'d 90s but I think they're great. Given that they're underrated, if you find the Gold /25, you should be able snag it for well under $1k

 

[Joey_peapod]

Picked up this beauty! Now, to find the one numbered to 25....

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What's funny is I offered him $500 I think and he declined it and took your $475 lol



There is a backdoored unnumbered version up on Ebay