Junk Era Rookies

rangersfan17 · 04-29-2014, 09:25 AM

Hello everyone,

So the Ken Griffey Jr. thread got me wondering... For other rookies of that era, what are the most desirable cards? Is Upper Deck the way to go for 1989+? I realize Topps/Bowman chrome are the choice today, but I'd like to grab some rookies of my all time favorites, a lot who debuted in the 80s-90s.

Thanks for the help!

mikecala98 · 04-29-2014, 09:33 AM

Gregg Jeffries.

Gurds · 04-29-2014, 09:36 AM

I believe the Leaf rookie card of Frank Thomas is his most wanted (well besides the Topps No Name On Front, but good luck buying that

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ktemme · 04-29-2014, 09:37 AM

The PSA Set Registries might be interesting to check out. Here are the target RCs that PSA set collectors chase for current Hall of Famers and potential Hall of Famers.

ohiomike · 04-29-2014, 09:45 AM

Its different each year, sometimes because the player doesn't have a rookie card in each brand. If they have a rookie in the set, I'd say the best would be:

1989 - Upper Deck
1990 - Leaf
1991 - Stadium Club or Bowman
1992 - Bowman or Fleer Update (Fleer Update doesn't have many rookies, but the ones it does have are definitely the best for that rookie)
1993 - SP
1994 - SP
1995 and on - Usually Bowman Products

But some notable exceptions, because they are not in the above sets, would be:
Bernie Williams - 1990 Bowman (I guess... no premium brand)
Pedro Martinez - 1991 Upper Deck Final Edition
Jason Varitek & Nomar Garciaparra - 1992 Topps Traded
Andy Pettitte - 1993 Bowman
Todd Helton - 1993 Topps Traded
Jorge Posada - 1994 Bowman or Bowman's Best

I'm sure there are plenty of other examples I'm forgetting. And this also assumes you mean basic rookie cards. If you start getting into parallels (Topps Tiffany, Topps Desert Shield, Bowman's Best Refractors, etc) that changes things a bit in 1991 and especially 1994 and on.

Fisherman44 · 04-29-2014, 10:04 AM

Bowman Tiffany

Giancarlo27 · 04-29-2014, 10:19 AM

bowman is mariano rivera's top rookie, while jeter and a-rod's is SP. i'd say it simply varies from player to player

crazy4kinsler · 04-29-2014, 10:21 AM

On guys like Mo and Jeter, should you pick up now or wait until they retire? Or does it really matter?

jbhofmann · 04-29-2014, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fisherman44

Bowman Tiffany

Most have no clue about this issue but you're correct. I'd much rather have a nice 89 Bowman Tiffany than a 89 Upper Deck Griffey.

04-29-2014, 09:25 AM	#1
rangersfan17 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 490 suzrm125	Junk Era Rookies Hello everyone, So the Ken Griffey Jr. thread got me wondering... For other rookies of that era, what are the most desirable cards? Is Upper Deck the way to go for 1989+? I realize Topps/Bowman chrome are the choice today, but I'd like to grab some rookies of my all time favorites, a lot who debuted in the 80s-90s. Thanks for the help! __________________ Former Arkansas Razorbacks Heritage Action Variations Baseball HoF Rookie PSA https://www.instagram.com/hogs_and_hofs/

04-29-2014, 09:36 AM	#3
Gurds Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 8,714 gurds22 gurds	I believe the Leaf rookie card of Frank Thomas is his most wanted (well besides the Topps No Name On Front, but good luck buying that ) __________________ Dress code: Black tie optional. Just like life.

04-29-2014, 09:45 AM	#5
ohiomike Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 4,121 buckeyesportcards ohiomike	Its different each year, sometimes because the player doesn't have a rookie card in each brand. If they have a rookie in the set, I'd say the best would be: 1989 - Upper Deck 1990 - Leaf 1991 - Stadium Club or Bowman 1992 - Bowman or Fleer Update (Fleer Update doesn't have many rookies, but the ones it does have are definitely the best for that rookie) 1993 - SP 1994 - SP 1995 and on - Usually Bowman Products But some notable exceptions, because they are not in the above sets, would be: Bernie Williams - 1990 Bowman (I guess... no premium brand) Pedro Martinez - 1991 Upper Deck Final Edition Jason Varitek & Nomar Garciaparra - 1992 Topps Traded Andy Pettitte - 1993 Bowman Todd Helton - 1993 Topps Traded Jorge Posada - 1994 Bowman or Bowman's Best I'm sure there are plenty of other examples I'm forgetting. And this also assumes you mean basic rookie cards. If you start getting into parallels (Topps Tiffany, Topps Desert Shield, Bowman's Best Refractors, etc) that changes things a bit in 1991 and especially 1994 and on. __________________ Find me at SPORTLOTS.COM - OHIOMIKE Domestic orders over 50 cards ship ABSOLUTELY FREE with me, copy and paste this URL: http://www.sportlots.com/inven/invenbin/dealerpage.tpl?dealer=ohiomike

04-29-2014, 10:19 AM	#7
Giancarlo27 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 11,169	bowman is mariano rivera's top rookie, while jeter and a-rod's is SP. i'd say it simply varies from player to player __________________ Collecting: Giancarlo Stanton, Sandy Koufax, Hideki Matsui, Topps Archives Autographs

04-29-2014, 10:21 AM	#8
crazy4kinsler Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 16,350	On guys like Mo and Jeter, should you pick up now or wait until they retire? Or does it really matter? __________________ Twitter & Instagram: @et_cardcollectr Just created a new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=et_cardcollectr

04-29-2014, 09:33 AM	#2
mikecala98 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: LI Posts: 13,973 calacollects	Gregg Jeffries.

04-29-2014, 09:37 AM	#4
ktemme Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 514 ktemme ktemme	The PSA Set Registries might be interesting to check out. Here are the target RCs that PSA set collectors chase for current Hall of Famers and potential Hall of Famers.

04-29-2014, 10:04 AM	#6
Fisherman44 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 106	Bowman Tiffany