Which "Impossible Oddballs" are you searching for?

[ChasHawk]

only items I'm missing from the Beckett checklist

1962 Orioles Postcards #18 Dave Nicholson
1963 White Sox Ticket Stubs #20 Dave Nicholson
1964 White Sox Iron-Ons #20 Dave Nicholson
1964 White Sox Ticket Stubs #17 Dave Nicholson
[strike:24y0jsbk]1964 Topps Tattoos Inserts #57 Dave Nicholson[/strike:24y0jsbk]
1965 White Sox Jay Publishing #5 Dave Nicholson
[strike:24y0jsbk]1966 Astros Team Issue #20 Dave Nicholson[/strike:24y0jsbk]
1969 Topps Team Posters #7 Kansas City Royals
[strike:24y0jsbk]1987 Astros Shooting Stars-Series Two #11 Dave Nicholson[/strike:24y0jsbk]

Found 1 at the National...

Crossed two more off the list from the same seller in Texas...

Jay's Emporium?

Yep! Know him?

He's got a 8x10 and 5x7 that I'm going to buy from him at some point as well.

 

[MansGame]

"Oddly" enough, the four oldest cards I need for Belle seem to fit this:

1990 Indians Team Issue #5 Joey Belle
1991 Indians Fan Club/McDonald's #4 Albert Belle
1992 Panini Stickers French #51 Albert Belle
1992 Score/Pinnacle Promo Panels #10 Belle/Burkes/Perez/Gross

 

[ASTROBURN]

Many years ago, back before I sold some of my collection to pay for my wedding, I owned 2 mjb holographics cards of BAgwell. But these were actual prototypes. On the back, diagonally across said prototype. There are 4 cards in the regular set, but I only had 2 prototypes and don't know if there were prototypes for all 4 or not.

It taunts me every time I go on eBay, because there are tons of mjb holographic cards, but none of them ever say prototype. Hopefully someday...

 

[Be8el0ve]

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[Liberate Baltimore]

Brooks Robinson...need the following high dollar items:

1. '61 Dice Game
2. '67 Topps test disc
3. '68 Topps test disc
4. '68 Topps 3D proof

Likely will never own the above...

In my current job, I've handled two of those cards

 

[Mark70Z]

Liberate Baltimore, WOW; that is so cool. I've only been able to see these four examples through scanned photos. I "think" the Brooksie 3D was on display at the Baltimore National, but I found out after the fact and didn't get the opportunity to see the card first hand. What were the circumstances in handling these two examples and which items were they? I believe the 3D and the Dice Game were in the Huggins and Scott auctions and I think they also had some of the proofs of the discs. The items went for "FAR" more than I can afford for an item, even though I'd love to have any of the examples some day, but not likely not in my lifetime.

 

[4realsthough]

"The Tom McAn/Jox discs are a dime a dozen"

Really? Since they're so easy to find perhaps you wouldn't mind selling me a Thom McAn Fernando Valenzuela disc (non-yellow variation). I have the yellow one but supposedly there is a second color that I have never seen. Don't even know what the color is.

 

[DeliciousBacon]

"The Tom McAn/Jox discs are a dime a dozen"

Really? Since they're so easy to find perhaps you wouldn't mind selling me a Thom McAn Fernando Valenzuela disc (non-yellow variation). I have the yellow one but supposedly there is a second color that I have never seen. Don't even know what the color is.

I have a Fernando yellow, but it's the only Jox disc I've ever seen in person. These can't be that easy to find. The BVs on them are a little fishy, though; 8 discs book for $40-$80, Bruce Sutter is $10, and ALL the rest are $1 or $2.

 

[tpeichel]

Does anyone have CD #3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, or 11 from this set? I was told that these Cyber Action cards were never released. It looks like they may be from 2000. I did a bunch of research and couldn't find any information on them. Each CD has 10 digital playing cards that include video, audio, stats, trivia, etc.

The package has a large picture of the main player on the front and on the back it is a smaller pic of the main player along with pics of two four card subsets included as well as a pic of the bonus card that you had to activate from their website. The four player subsets are repeated across some of the CDs. I have 5 out of the 12 CDs. If anyone has the info on the other seven, that would be great. Here is a closeup of the back and info on the 5 CDs I have.

2000 Cyber Action E2K CD #1 of 12
-Main Player - J.D. Drew
-Rookie Something?? Subset - Odalis Perez/Juan Encarnacion/Preston Wilson/Eric Chavez
-A.L. K Korner Subset - Dave Cone/Pedro Martinez/Mike Mussina/Dave Wells
-Bonus (Web Only) - Andruw Jones

2000 Cyber Action E2K CD #2 of 12
-Main Player - Freddy Garcia
-Rookie Something?? Subset - Gabe Kapler/Adrian Beltre/Marlon Anderson/Alex Gonzalez
-N.L. K Korner Subset - Curt Schilling/Kevin Brown/John Smoltz/Greg Maddux
-Bonus (Web Only) - Tim Salmon

2000 Cyber Action E2K CD #5 of 12
-Main Player - Nomar Garciaparra
-1999 Next Generation Subset - Manny Ramirez/Travis Lee/Fernando Tatis/Carlos Delgado
-Fearsome 4 Subset - Kenny Lofton/Derek Jeter/Bernie Williams/Ken Griffey Jr
-Bonus (Web Only) - Brian Jordan

2000 Cyber Action E2K CD #7 of 12
-Main Player - Randy Johnson
-N.L. K Korner Subset - Curt Schilling/Kevin Brown/John Smoltz/Greg Maddux
-Rookie Something?? Subset - Odalis Perez/Juan Encarnacion/Preston Wilson/Eric Chavez
-Bonus (Web Only) - Tom Glavine

2000 Cyber Action E2K CD #12 of 12
-Main Player - Mark McGwire
-Fearsome 4 Subset - Kenny Lofton/Derek Jeter/Bernie Williams/Ken Griffey Jr
-1999 Next Generation Subset - Alex Rodriguez/Bartolo Colon/Richie Sexson/Todd Helton
-Bonus (Web Only) - Greg Vaughn

 

[Liberate Baltimore]

Liberate Baltimore, WOW; that is so cool. I've only been able to see these four examples through scanned photos. I "think" the Brooksie 3D was on display at the Baltimore National, but I found out after the fact and didn't get the opportunity to see the card first hand. What were the circumstances in handling these two examples and which items were they? I believe the 3D and the Dice Game were in the Huggins and Scott auctions and I think they also had some of the proofs of the discs. The items went for "FAR" more than I can afford for an item, even though I'd love to have any of the examples some day, but not likely not in my lifetime.

Hi,

I work for Huggins and Scott as the Head Writer, so I am in charge of writing approximately 50% of the descriptions that go in our catalog. Being that I am a huge Orioles and Brooks Robinson fan, I pulled rank and wrote them. The Dice game was literelly found in an 800 count box by the original consignor.

James

 

[DeliciousBacon]

Does anyone have CD #3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, or 11 from this set? I was told that these Cyber Action cards were never released. It looks like they may be from 2000. I did a bunch of research and couldn't find any information on them. Each CD has 10 digital playing cards that include video, audio, stats, trivia, etc.

I found this: http://thingsdonetocards.blogspot.com/2 ... cards.html

Not much, but it's something.

 

[Mark70Z]

James,

Your job sounds very interesting to me; would be really neat to write all about the various items that go through the auctions. I went to the National in Baltimore two years ago and Huggins and Scott had a booth set up; believe it was mainly to preview their upcoming action as well as get consignors. They always have some great items... I think I've won a few items in the past if I'm not mistaken; nothing of great monetary value though.

I believe the Dice Game went for around 19K and the 3D well over 20K, so this is way out of my reach. The Dice Game must have been such an interesting find!

Mark

 

[tpeichel]

Does anyone have CD #3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, or 11 from this set? I was told that these Cyber Action cards were never released. It looks like they may be from 2000. I did a bunch of research and couldn't find any information on them. Each CD has 10 digital playing cards that include video, audio, stats, trivia, etc.

I found this: http://thingsdonetocards.blogspot.com/2 ... cards.html

Not much, but it's something.

Thanks for the link. I did run across that site in my research. He is talking about an All-Star Disc (that is a regular size CD) with 54 players on it. You can get these still on eBay. The ones I'm looking for are small, individual CDs with only 10 players on each.

 

[ASTROBURN]

I think it would still be cool to bring the card up on the computer screen and save the image, to print and add to ones player collection. Gotta be easier than finding cards with players feet on them
I don't see Bagwell listed though, so I guess I'm out.

 

[tpeichel]

I think it would still be cool to bring the card up on the computer screen and save the image, to print and add to ones player collection. Gotta be easier than finding cards with players feet on them
I don't see Bagwell listed though, so I guess I'm out.

I'd be surprised if he wasn't included on one of the seven unknown discs.

 

[egreenwood]

Here is my Impossible Oddball quest. I live on the west coast so my main sources are all internet-based:

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1982 Braves Burger King Lids - 25
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Dane Iorg
1984 Royals Postcards - 15

Don Robinson
1985 Pirates - 18
1990 Giants Smokey - 17

Don Zimmer
1957 Topps - 284
1958 Bell Brand - 25
1958 Dodgers Team Issue - 25
1958 Topps - 77A
1959 Dodgers Morrell - 12
1959 Dodgers Team Issue - 26
1961 Cubs Jay Publishing - 12
1961 Cubs Team Issue - 37
1962 Bazooka - 43
1962 Jello - 183
1962 Mets Jay Publishing - 12
1962 Reds Postcard - 33
1964 Bazooka Stamps - 11
1972 Padres Postcards - 28
1980 Dodgers TCMA 1959 - 22
1988 Cubs Canon - 25

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Jesse Orosco
1985 Mets Colla Postcards - 21
1987 Mets Colla Postcards - 19
1990 Indians Team Issue - 32
1995 Orioles Postcards - 38
1996 Orioles Postcards - 25

Jim Rice
1973 Venezuelan Winter League - 78
1982 FBI Discs - 21

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
1988 Orioles Postcards - 21
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1993 Braves Lykes Perforated - 21
1998 Paramount Holographic Silver - 64
1998 Ultra Platinum Medallion - 356
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21
1984 Royals Postcards - 34

 

[tunahead]

Really? Since they're so easy to find perhaps you wouldn't mind selling me a Thom McAn Fernando Valenzuela disc (non-yellow variation). I have the yellow one but supposedly there is a second color that I have never seen. Don't even know what the color is.

I don't think the Thom McAn discs come in different color variations. I've seen the blank back Subway discs (fronts look exactly like the McAns) in multiple colors, but never the McAn/Jox discs.

Subway on left, Jox on right

Subway Blue on the right

 

[magicpapa]

A Emerald one of theses

also some one posted a pic of a oddball department store type variety 1998 cardbox with a 1998 Mirror Gold Griffey on the box, I'd love a pic of that

 

[gracecollector]

Here is my Impossible Oddball quest. I live on the west coast so my main sources are all internet-based:

Claudell Washington
1977 Rangers Team Issue - 21
1982 Braves Burger King Lids - 25
1985 Braves TBS America's Team - 4

Dane Iorg
1984 Royals Postcards - 15

Don Robinson
1985 Pirates - 18
1990 Giants Smokey - 17

Don Zimmer
1957 Topps - 284
1958 Bell Brand - 25
1958 Dodgers Team Issue - 25
1958 Topps - 77A
1959 Dodgers Morrell - 12
1959 Dodgers Team Issue - 26
1961 Cubs Jay Publishing - 12
1961 Cubs Team Issue - 37
1962 Bazooka - 43
1962 Jello - 183
1962 Mets Jay Publishing - 12
1962 Reds Postcard - 33
1964 Bazooka Stamps - 11
1972 Padres Postcards - 28
1980 Dodgers TCMA 1959 - 22
1988 Cubs Canon - 25

Garth Iorg
1979 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 9
1980 Syracuse Chiefs Team Issue - 11

Jesse Orosco
1985 Mets Colla Postcards - 21
1987 Mets Colla Postcards - 19
1990 Indians Team Issue - 32
1995 Orioles Postcards - 38
1996 Orioles Postcards - 25

Jim Rice
1973 Venezuelan Winter League - 78
1982 FBI Discs - 21

Johnny Grubb
1973 Linnett Portraits - 155

Ken Phelps
1986 Mariners Pacific Northwest Bell - 10

Luis Salazar
1989 Padres Coke - 15

Mike Greenwood
1987 Pocatello Giants The Bon - 9

Mike Morgan
1988 Orioles Postcards - 21
2000 Pacific Platinum Blue - 427

Otis Nixon
1993 Braves Lykes Perforated - 21
1998 Paramount Holographic Silver - 64
1998 Ultra Platinum Medallion - 356
1999 Braves Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jumbos - 11

U.L. Washington
1975 Omaha Royals Team Issue - 17
1976 Omaha Royals Top Trophies - 25
1982 Royals - 21
1984 Royals Postcards - 34

Wow, haven't seen anyone on this board that collects Don Zimmer besides me. I can help you find a lot of those items if you want. Most aren't that hard. They're all pictured on my website Collecting Zim: A Don Zimmer Fansite, except the 1961 Cubs Team Issue, which I don't think really exists. Beckett's listing says it's checklist is based on an ad in a magazine for the set, but I've never seen it.

 

[Hendersonfan]

1977 Chong
1988 Boardwalk Baseball No Slash variation (Reg has B/B on front, variation is B B)
1989 Topps Double Header Mets/Yankees test issue
1991 Topps Gallery of Champions Sterling Silver
1991 Sports Educational National Promo
1992? P&G/Score Promo
1993 Pinnacle Cooperstown Promo (never seen but told every card had a promo)
1993 Star Ad Card