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Originally Posted by Jeter1020
I’ve been wanting to pickup a bat relic of Ruth but am seeing reports online that there was a controversy.
Is there a particular year I should avoid for am I being too paranoid. I would probably pick up a Topps relic only.
Thoughts?
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In the early 00s, the game-used relic cards were the hits and chases of many products, and card companies gobbled up jerseys, bats, pants, gloves and hats from these vintage players. For Ruth specifically Donruss and Upper Deck made a bunch, Fleer fewer, and Topps the least of them all, as I believe they only ever acquired a bat of his. You'll want to get a card that says it was a relic used by Ruth in an official MLB game on the back. 2001-2005 are going to be the years where all the card companies did this and Ruth relics are most abundant. Topps specifically produced most of theirs from 2001-2003. Note that certain sets will carry a premium, so do a bit of research.
Hope this helps.