What is your rarest SSP?

SleepyWill · 04-02-2024, 01:24 PM

Being going down a Stadium Club Image Variation rabbit hole and was curious what other folks have locked away?

What's your rarest SSP? Why did you pick that card?

majestik101 · 04-02-2024, 01:52 PM

I own one of the 17 Black and Whites produced that year. The joyful expression in black and white really pops. Also, although it's a 9, the silver flip doesn't kill the eye appeal. It actually enhances it.

eye4talent · 04-02-2024, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

I own one of the 17 Black and Whites produced that year. The joyful expression in black and white really pops. Also, although it's a 9, the silver flip doesn't kill the eye appeal. It actually enhances it.

As underrated a parallel set as there is.

Print run has gone up since, but it’s my impression that the /17 years are overlooked because they came out before Stadium Club started getting some love.

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atk825 · 04-02-2024, 01:56 PM

I have a 2013 Toys R Us Purple Opening Day Bryce Harper. It's the only graded copy across all grading companies currently.

DynaEtch · 04-02-2024, 01:58 PM

I don’t have any from baseball, but I think my fav to get would be the Pete Alonso polar bear card (2020 topps flagship I think?). Not even a mets or Alonso fan, just thought that was funny and kinda random baseball card. I like quirky cards like that which are memorable.

CP10 · 04-02-2024, 02:27 PM

I love this thread idea.

These are two of my favorite paper SSP.
The Freeman is just a perfect baseball card in every way.

Rumored print run on the Ultra SP is around 25, I think.

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caflisch78 · 04-02-2024, 02:31 PM

Brandin Cooks /99

Mister2Bits · 04-02-2024, 02:39 PM

Not the most valuable - but probably this guy. These SSP were hard to pick out as the sparkle on his necklace is the only difference. PSA full pop is only 3. I own the lone PSA 10 and the PSA 8.

vinson24 · 04-02-2024, 06:52 PM

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Not the most valuable - but probably this guy. These SSP were hard to pick out as the sparkle on his necklace is the only difference. PSA full pop is only 3. I own the lone PSA 10 and the PSA 8.

Been looking for the Altuve sparkle for a long time

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notfast · 04-02-2024, 02:41 PM

2021 Stadium Club Acuna bat flip SSP

NYBBFAN · 04-02-2024, 02:51 PM

One of these two, I guess.

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oddstuff · 04-02-2024, 03:07 PM

Not sure if this "no first name" version counts as a SSP but pack odds put the pr at 15 or less (this auto was not serially numbered). PSA shows 3 submitted, BGS 6 submitted. Been an Acuna fan since spring 2017.

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Bosoxfan5990 · 04-02-2024, 03:08 PM

I have a 2023 Heritage Bryan Bello flip stock RC (only 5 copies produced).

lemmer · 04-02-2024, 03:26 PM

I have a no-name heritage minors flip stock. I wouldn't normally have kept it, but it's the only one I've ever seen in person and my most SP card for sure.

MyckKabongo · 04-02-2024, 03:37 PM

2016 Opening Day Mike Moustakas
2016 S2 Flagship Lorenzo Cain SSP

Got nearly all Stadium Club photo variations and black and whites for the mid 2010s Royals.

The 2016 Opening Day Salvy Perez is one of my most wanted cards. Only hit the eBay once in many years and someone else BINed it before I got a shot.

REGGIE206 · 04-02-2024, 03:33 PM

I’ve been into “photo variations” for a long time. I picked this card up many years ago, stored it in collection and forgot about it. A few years ago, another Ichiro collector informed me the print run might be around 5 or less than 10. A few months ago, I decided to get my copy graded with PSA. There’s only a total of three graded and my PSA 9 is the highest:

2012 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki (Photo Variation SSP)

Chaotic30 · 04-02-2024, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

I’ve been into “photo variations” for a long time. I picked this card up many years ago, stored it in collection and forgot about it. A few years ago, another Ichiro collector informed me the print run might be around 5 or less than 10. A few months ago, I decided to get my copy graded with PSA. There’s only a total of three graded and my PSA 9 is the highest:

2012 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki (Photo Variation SSP)

I pulled that card in a case in 2012. The odds were 1 in 900 or so packs for an image variation. I traded it on here for a Ryan Howard superfractor several years ago.

REGGIE206 · 04-02-2024, 11:06 PM

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So back when I got back into collecting, I became great friends with Reggie. At some point, he had posted a 2018 Topps Montgomery Soto Rookie Auto. That card haunted me. (BTW, don't ask Reggie if any of his cards are for sale, bc I can tell you the answer...they're not lol) So, I ended up setting up an alert on eBay if one ever popped. Sure enough one did, but it took almost 2 years.

I swore, I'd do my best to win it. It's one of my fav SSP Soto rookies out there. I know of 3 that exist today. Mine, Reggie's and one other. That's it. I still watch for them but have yet to see another pop.

And that card still looks amazing today!

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I pulled that card in a case in 2012. The odds were 1 in 900 or so packs for an image variation. I traded it on here for a Ryan Howard superfractor several years ago.

Oh wow!!!! You actually hit one in a pack!? That is amazing!

iamtony33 · 04-03-2024, 10:42 AM

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I pulled that card in a case in 2012. The odds were 1 in 900 or so packs for an image variation. I traded it on here for a Ryan Howard superfractor several years ago.

That was me who you traded the Ichiro to! Still one of my favorite cards in my collection.

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SleepyWill · 04-03-2024, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

I’ve been into “photo variations” for a long time. I picked this card up many years ago, stored it in collection and forgot about it. A few years ago, another Ichiro collector informed me the print run might be around 5 or less than 10. A few months ago, I decided to get my copy graded with PSA. There’s only a total of three graded and my PSA 9 is the highest:

2012 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki (Photo Variation SSP)

Awesome card Reggie, sort of looks like he's smiling? Or is that just me?

REGGIE206 · 04-03-2024, 09:30 AM

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Awesome card Reggie, sort of looks like he's smiling? Or is that just me?

It does.. haha!

cardsin47 · 04-02-2024, 03:38 PM

I don’t know if there are just one or several ‘S’s’ in front of the ‘P’, but since I have mostly Wax, this would have to be it …..

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jimz · 02-08-2025, 10:22 PM

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I don’t know if there are just one or several ‘S’s’ in front of the ‘P’, but since I have mostly Wax, this would have to be it …..

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I think the version with him and Ichiro is the SSP, PSA has 150 graded total. Nice one nonetheless.

towerymt · 04-02-2024, 03:39 PM

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04-02-2024, 01:24 PM	#1
SleepyWill Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 2,494 Wilstok_0	What is your rarest SSP? Being going down a Stadium Club Image Variation rabbit hole and was curious what other folks have locked away? What's your rarest SSP? Why did you pick that card? __________________ Shohei Variation Chaser @Forbidden Donut on IG

04-02-2024, 01:52 PM	#2
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,244 majestik101	I own one of the 17 Black and Whites produced that year. The joyful expression in black and white really pops. Also, although it's a 9, the silver flip doesn't kill the eye appeal. It actually enhances it. __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

04-02-2024, 01:58 PM	#5
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,429	What is your rarest SSP? I don’t have any from baseball, but I think my fav to get would be the Pete Alonso polar bear card (2020 topps flagship I think?). Not even a mets or Alonso fan, just thought that was funny and kinda random baseball card. I like quirky cards like that which are memorable. __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~

04-02-2024, 02:27 PM	#6
CP10 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 513	I love this thread idea. These are two of my favorite paper SSP. The Freeman is just a perfect baseball card in every way. Rumored print run on the Ultra SP is around 25, I think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ @baseballcardaddict https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTescVHAvPRJI8YqX282iA

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atk825 Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 3,068	I have a 2013 Toys R Us Purple Opening Day Bryce Harper. It's the only graded copy across all grading companies currently.

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Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,203 mistertwobits mistertwobits	Not the most valuable - but probably this guy. These SSP were hard to pick out as the sparkle on his necklace is the only difference. PSA full pop is only 3. I own the lone PSA 10 and the PSA 8. __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

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notfast Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: MD Posts: 4,044	2021 Stadium Club Acuna bat flip SSP __________________ notfast1 on IG.

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oddstuff Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: CA Posts: 5,102	Not sure if this "no first name" version counts as a SSP but pack odds put the pr at 15 or less (this auto was not serially numbered). PSA shows 3 submitted, BGS 6 submitted. Been an Acuna fan since spring 2017. Sent from my SM-F711U using Tapatalk Last edited by oddstuff; 04-02-2024 at 06:57 PM.

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Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 13,851 rossisportscards	I have a 2023 Heritage Bryan Bello flip stock RC (only 5 copies produced). __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

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lemmer Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 694	I have a no-name heritage minors flip stock. I wouldn't normally have kept it, but it's the only one I've ever seen in person and my most SP card for sure. __________________ Collecting sf giants flagship golds / sf giants heritage chrome refractors / minor league sets All offers are good for 24 hours. Trading @ https://bit.ly/jon-trade-hub

04-02-2024, 03:37 PM	#16
MyckKabongo Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,776 MyckKabongo	2016 Opening Day Mike Moustakas 2016 S2 Flagship Lorenzo Cain SSP Got nearly all Stadium Club photo variations and black and whites for the mid 2010s Royals. The 2016 Opening Day Salvy Perez is one of my most wanted cards. Only hit the eBay once in many years and someone else BINed it before I got a shot.

04-02-2024, 03:33 PM	#17
REGGIE206 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mukilteo, WA (hometown: Vallejo, CA) Posts: 9,757	I’ve been into “photo variations” for a long time. I picked this card up many years ago, stored it in collection and forgot about it. A few years ago, another Ichiro collector informed me the print run might be around 5 or less than 10. A few months ago, I decided to get my copy graded with PSA. There’s only a total of three graded and my PSA 9 is the highest: 2012 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki (Photo Variation SSP) Last edited by REGGIE206; 04-02-2024 at 03:45 PM.

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cardsin47 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 8,761 cardsin47	I don’t know if there are just one or several ‘S’s’ in front of the ‘P’, but since I have mostly Wax, this would have to be it ….. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ @cardsin47 is Steve Meyer ~ #WaxReturns! PC Gem Mint Factory Sealed 5-Sport Active Player RC & Prospect SCARCE Hobby/ HTA Jumbo/ Retail/ Blaster/ Mega Boxes! ~Trout! Soto! JROD! Wemby! Luka! Mahomes! McDavid! Bedard! Erling!~

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