Show Off Your Rare 90's Inserts Thread - Page 134

rj.cataldo · 10-07-2022, 11:07 PM

I just got this one from eBay authentication today. So happy to finally add to the collection.

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hatchd · 10-07-2022, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rj.cataldo

I just got this one from eBay authentication today. So happy to finally add to the collection.

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Oh man did you just grab this from eBay recently? If so I was in on that until about $1k but you guys flew past my max bid before I even got to put it in.

I did grab this from the same auction though

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gradedeflator · 10-07-2022, 11:32 PM

Sick cards guys

Man I was looking at past Franks sales can’t believe a red crusade sold for $1,700…like $7k less than a mirror gold and less than a star quest choice.

hatchd · 10-07-2022, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gradedeflator

Sick cards guys

Man I was looking at past Franks sales can’t believe a red crusade sold for $1,700…like $7k less than a mirror gold and less than a star quest choice.

I don't know wtf happened to that red. All I can think is the refractor line took some bidders out. I was expecting $4k+. Basically the same price as his Super Rave, which, while a great card, is not a Red. Makes me feel really bad for what I paid for my PMG

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rj.cataldo · 10-08-2022, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hatchd

Oh man did you just grab this from eBay recently? If so I was in on that until about $1k but you guys flew past my max bid before I even got to put it in.

I did grab this from the same auction though

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Awesome pickup up. Yes, same auction. Been looking for this one forever. I love the grand finale. You’ve got a much better picture of yours than mine. The hologram on mine is a bit dull.

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rj.cataldo · 10-08-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hatchd

I don't know wtf happened to that red. All I can think is the refractor line took some bidders out. I was expecting $4k+. Basically the same price as his Super Rave, which, while a great card, is not a Red. Makes me feel really bad for what I paid for my PMG

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I honestly thought I had watched that card, and was wondering when it was going to end. I didn’t realize that it already did. That’s an unbelievable price and in my eyes, an anomaly. I would have genuinely bid 2x that price (refractor line aside) but I guess I didn’t click watch. Someone got a steal. I don’t think many owners of that card would sell that card at that price.

I do know the crusades don’t have the same cache as some sets that cross over sports, but I paid only $300 less for my quantum

. Guess I overpaid!

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gosteelers · 10-08-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by atomic619jd

After seeing the Griffey Red Crusade sell for 29k last month it got me thinking... what is the holy grail of 90s inserts (non-auto)? Sorry if it was answered earlier in the thread but going through 131 pages is too much lol

1993 Finest Refractors

gradedeflator · 10-09-2022, 10:44 AM

93 finest are definitely iconic but IMHO not the holy grail. Print run was high, I think j stated was 241 but everyone knows there are a ton of Piazza ones in the market.

I would probably pick something in the 1996-1999 range, when the insert genre really peaked in terms of bling, innovativeness and scarcity. Generally speaking, I’d personally go with -

1996 - Select Certified Mirrors Golds (30 print run, with red and blue parallels add another 135)

1998 - Donruss Crusade Red (25 print run, with purple and green parallels add another 350)

Those two sets have commanded top of the market for awhile among most baseball collectors I know. That being said, 1998 PMG and 1997-1999 ECs are rising. And the 1998-1998 Pinnacle stuff is AWESOME in hand…-and 1997 and 1999 Finest and 1999 Fleer Brilliants get votes too

PeteD · 10-09-2022, 12:56 PM

Question....how much does that scratch affect the value?

hatchd · 10-09-2022, 01:54 PM

That’s probably a $30-40 card if it’s mint. With that scratch/indentations I would guess you’d get $15-20 for it.

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beaverman3001 · 10-14-2022, 09:11 PM

I really gotta stay off ebay, too many big pickups this year, but damn it is pretty

Haigo · 10-14-2022, 10:12 PM

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gradedeflator · 10-14-2022, 10:51 PM

^nice stuff Haig!!!!

I’m surprised Nomah isn’t more collected. Guy was awesome and has built a nice post playing career too

Haigo · 10-14-2022, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gradedeflator

^nice stuff Haig!!!!

I’m surprised Nomah isn’t more collected. Guy was awesome and has built a nice post playing career too

Thanks man appreciate it. It was one of my best PSA subs ever, there were more but didn't want to flood the stream with more pics. It blows my mind why more people especially Red Sox fans don't collect him, agree with you 100%

bigunitcards · 11-12-2022, 09:51 AM

Anyone noticed that base refractors from late 90s & early 00s have been getting alot of action? Not crazy money for the RJ ones Im seeing, but they aren't $3 anymore either.

Also, the Essential Credentials bubble is real.

bigunitcards · 11-17-2022, 01:34 PM

1998 Stars N Steel Gold Holographic. Golds were 1 per box, Gold Holos were 1 in every 3 or 4 boxes. This was the first RJ I've seen for sale in 9 years, one of those low key HTF cards.

storycollector · 11-17-2022, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf359

Happy to get these back from PSA today.

/50

I think there are 10 diffractors for each pattern

/100

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Nice group of Heltons!

storycollector · 11-17-2022, 03:18 PM

Working on 98 and 99 Rockies team PMG sets. Have made good progress, have one more 99 (Kile) and three 98s to pin down (Walker HG, Perez, Lansing)

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SleepyWill · 11-18-2022, 11:12 AM

New to insert collecting, but quick collection.

How hard is the PMG set to collect?

mouschi · 11-18-2022, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepyWill

New to insert collecting, but quick collection.

How hard is the PMG set to collect?

PMGs are gross, and the 98 Canseco PMG is the worst! If you find one you should send it over to me

hatchd · 11-18-2022, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepyWill

New to insert collecting, but quick collection.

How hard is the PMG set to collect?

Top 5 set of the 90s, incredibly desirable (especially the 98s), hard to find and you'll have to compete with set builders and player collectors for damn near any player with a following. Good luck if you attempt it.

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rj.cataldo · 11-18-2022, 10:16 PM

A couple of recent Thomas and Konerko pickups:

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bbteamw · 11-18-2022, 11:00 PM

hatchd · 11-18-2022, 11:01 PM

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A couple of recent Thomas and Konerko pickups:

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Damn on that Quantum leap. Where did you pick that up at?

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al3xmac10 · 11-19-2022, 12:41 AM

10-07-2022, 11:07 PM	#3326
rj.cataldo Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,136 fattyc02	I just got this one from eBay authentication today. So happy to finally add to the collection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @johnnykilroycards

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gradedeflator Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 3,021	93 finest are definitely iconic but IMHO not the holy grail. Print run was high, I think j stated was 241 but everyone knows there are a ton of Piazza ones in the market. I would probably pick something in the 1996-1999 range, when the insert genre really peaked in terms of bling, innovativeness and scarcity. Generally speaking, I’d personally go with - 1996 - Select Certified Mirrors Golds (30 print run, with red and blue parallels add another 135) 1998 - Donruss Crusade Red (25 print run, with purple and green parallels add another 350) Those two sets have commanded top of the market for awhile among most baseball collectors I know. That being said, 1998 PMG and 1997-1999 ECs are rising. And the 1998-1998 Pinnacle stuff is AWESOME in hand…-and 1997 and 1999 Finest and 1999 Fleer Brilliants get votes too Last edited by gradedeflator; 10-09-2022 at 10:48 AM.

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PeteD Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Igloo up north Posts: 1,390	Question....how much does that scratch affect the value? Last edited by PeteD; 10-09-2022 at 01:01 PM.

10-14-2022, 09:11 PM	#3336
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10-07-2022, 11:32 PM	#3328
gradedeflator Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 3,021	Sick cards guys Man I was looking at past Franks sales can’t believe a red crusade sold for $1,700…like $7k less than a mirror gold and less than a star quest choice.

10-09-2022, 01:54 PM	#3335
hatchd Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,667	That’s probably a $30-40 card if it’s mint. With that scratch/indentations I would guess you’d get $15-20 for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-14-2022, 10:51 PM	#3338
gradedeflator Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 3,021	^nice stuff Haig!!!! I’m surprised Nomah isn’t more collected. Guy was awesome and has built a nice post playing career too

11-12-2022, 09:51 AM	#3340
bigunitcards Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: OKC Posts: 460 bmaaaaaaac bmaaaaaaac	Anyone noticed that base refractors from late 90s & early 00s have been getting alot of action? Not crazy money for the RJ ones Im seeing, but they aren't $3 anymore either. Also, the Essential Credentials bubble is real. __________________ Randy Johnson Clector!! 6,902 Unique Cards & Counting - instagram.com/bigunitcards

11-17-2022, 01:34 PM	#3341
bigunitcards Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: OKC Posts: 460 bmaaaaaaac bmaaaaaaac	1998 Stars N Steel Gold Holographic. Golds were 1 per box, Gold Holos were 1 in every 3 or 4 boxes. This was the first RJ I've seen for sale in 9 years, one of those low key HTF cards. __________________ Randy Johnson Clector!! 6,902 Unique Cards & Counting - instagram.com/bigunitcards

11-17-2022, 03:18 PM	#3343
storycollector Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Denver Posts: 519 415goducks08	Working on 98 and 99 Rockies team PMG sets. Have made good progress, have one more 99 (Kile) and three 98s to pin down (Walker HG, Perez, Lansing) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @colorado.collector

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