1998 Contenders Proof Set 1/1???

vcuhokie · 03-22-2016, 10:08 PM

Recently came across a card of a PC player from 1998 Contenders stamped "Proof Set" in gold foil on the front and "1 of 1" on the back.
Is this legit?

Having trouble finding any good info on this set. Thanks!

glen87 · 03-22-2016, 10:10 PM

they did have a 1/1 set, do you have a picture?

vcuhokie · 03-22-2016, 10:15 PM

Here's the back of the card.

vcuhokie · 03-22-2016, 10:16 PM

And the front. (Sorry for crappy pics, best I can upload from my phone.)

glen87 · 03-22-2016, 10:20 PM

not 100% sure if that is what i was thinking or not, going off memory (and that can be scary). i know they did several redemptions that year that were hard to find.

Jblaw1 · 03-22-2016, 10:29 PM

For some reason I have a vague memory there was a 1/1 set for the first person who completed the set. Anyone else remember this or am I misremembering?

glen87 · 03-22-2016, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jblaw1

For some reason I have a vague memory there was a 1/1 set for the first person who completed the set. Anyone else remember this or am I misremembering?

that was along the lines of what i was thinking. i know there were several based on the pennants and the leather cards

MFaulkCollector · 03-22-2016, 10:33 PM

This set is for real... member on SCF a few years back had the Manning 1/1; not sure if he still does

glen87 · 03-22-2016, 10:33 PM

no wise cracks on this one

i collected ryan leaf (YEAH, i was one of THOSE) and here is my contenders checklist for him for 1998 (which was created in '98 and updated along the way). there is nothing for a 1/1 on it, but that does not mean there wasn't one

Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket - 95
Playoff Contenders Ticket Red - 95
Playoff Contenders Ticket Gold - 95 (#/25)
Playoff Contenders Leather - 75
Playoff Contenders Leather Red - 75
Playoff Contenders Leather Gold - 75 (#/33)
Playoff Contenders Penant Blue Felt - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Green Felt - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Orange Felt - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Purple Felt - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Red Felt - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Yellow Felt - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Red - 78
Playoff Contenders Penant Gold - 78 (#/98)
Playoff Contenders Checklist Jumbo - 19
Playoff Contenders Rookie of the Year - 10
Playoff Contenders Rookie Stallions - 14
Playoff Contenders TD Tandems - 19

Archangel1775 · 03-22-2016, 11:11 PM

I recall an owner of a proof set that sold the set off individually. I am unsure if he received it in a contest or if they were stamped '1 of 1'.

88horsepower · 03-22-2016, 11:15 PM

I've only heard of the Registered Exchange set, numbered to 8. Never before have I heard of a 1/1 card. For example, the Registered Exchange sets each had a specified number, signifying which of the 8 registered sets they were. The first set of 8 had "No. 1" stamped on the back, but it wasn't a 1/1, just the 1st of the 8 Registered Exchange sets.

pejc300 · 03-22-2016, 11:39 PM

There was absolutely a 1/1. Not put in packs though. I've seen the Manning multiple times. see the link below and read at the very bottom:

1998 Playoff Contenders Peyton Manning Card Guide

Aquarian Sports · 08-27-2020, 05:16 PM

Just received a Barry Sanders in a consignment for our auction. Will post a picture, but same thing Proof Set on front and 1 of 1 on back. Were these ever counterfeited?

3124508 on COMC · 08-27-2020, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports

Just received a Barry Sanders in a consignment for our auction. Will post a picture, but same thing Proof Set on front and 1 of 1 on back. Were these ever counterfeited?

Highly doubtful.

marinocollector · 08-27-2020, 07:12 PM

The proof set was auctioned off in completion for charity in early 1999

Aquarian Sports · 08-27-2020, 07:31 PM

very weird for one to randomly show up in this collection which is basically just a guy who bargain shops small local live auctions for resale. Will get pictures up tomorrow.

HToutlaws · 08-27-2020, 11:50 PM

98 Playoff Contenders Ticket Proof 29 by H T, on Flickr

98 Playoff Contenders Leather Proof 30 by H T, on Flickr

I would be interested in what you have....

Aquarian Sports · 08-28-2020, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HToutlaws

98 Playoff Contenders Ticket Proof 29 by H T, on Flickr

98 Playoff Contenders Leather Proof 30 by H T, on Flickr

I would be interested in what you have....

Ours looks like the top one but the foil on yours is red on ours.

Aquarian Sports · 08-28-2020, 11:47 AM

03-22-2016, 10:08 PM	#1
vcuhokie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 116 vcuhokie86 vcuhokie86	1998 Contenders Proof Set 1/1??? Recently came across a card of a PC player from 1998 Contenders stamped "Proof Set" in gold foil on the front and "1 of 1" on the back. Is this legit? Having trouble finding any good info on this set. Thanks! __________________ G PACK G!!! http://sportscardalbum.com/u/vcuhokie

03-22-2016, 10:10 PM	#2
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 72,642 glen87 glen87	they did have a 1/1 set, do you have a picture? __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

03-22-2016, 10:15 PM	#3
vcuhokie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 116 vcuhokie86 vcuhokie86	Here's the back of the card. Attached Thumbnails __________________ G PACK G!!! http://sportscardalbum.com/u/vcuhokie

03-22-2016, 10:16 PM	#4
vcuhokie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 116 vcuhokie86 vcuhokie86	And the front. (Sorry for crappy pics, best I can upload from my phone.) Attached Thumbnails __________________ G PACK G!!! http://sportscardalbum.com/u/vcuhokie

03-22-2016, 10:20 PM	#5
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 72,642 glen87 glen87	not 100% sure if that is what i was thinking or not, going off memory (and that can be scary). i know they did several redemptions that year that were hard to find. __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

03-22-2016, 10:29 PM	#6
Jblaw1 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,907 jblaw1	For some reason I have a vague memory there was a 1/1 set for the first person who completed the set. Anyone else remember this or am I misremembering?

03-22-2016, 10:33 PM	#8
MFaulkCollector Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,987	This set is for real... member on SCF a few years back had the Manning 1/1; not sure if he still does

03-22-2016, 10:33 PM	#9
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 72,642 glen87 glen87	no wise cracks on this one i collected ryan leaf (YEAH, i was one of THOSE) and here is my contenders checklist for him for 1998 (which was created in '98 and updated along the way). there is nothing for a 1/1 on it, but that does not mean there wasn't one Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket - 95 Playoff Contenders Ticket Red - 95 Playoff Contenders Ticket Gold - 95 (#/25) Playoff Contenders Leather - 75 Playoff Contenders Leather Red - 75 Playoff Contenders Leather Gold - 75 (#/33) Playoff Contenders Penant Blue Felt - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Green Felt - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Orange Felt - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Purple Felt - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Red Felt - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Yellow Felt - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Red - 78 Playoff Contenders Penant Gold - 78 (#/98) Playoff Contenders Checklist Jumbo - 19 Playoff Contenders Rookie of the Year - 10 Playoff Contenders Rookie Stallions - 14 Playoff Contenders TD Tandems - 19 __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

03-22-2016, 11:11 PM	#10
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,681	I recall an owner of a proof set that sold the set off individually. I am unsure if he received it in a contest or if they were stamped '1 of 1'. __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

03-22-2016, 11:15 PM	#11
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,573	I've only heard of the Registered Exchange set, numbered to 8. Never before have I heard of a 1/1 card. For example, the Registered Exchange sets each had a specified number, signifying which of the 8 registered sets they were. The first set of 8 had "No. 1" stamped on the back, but it wasn't a 1/1, just the 1st of the 8 Registered Exchange sets. __________________ https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/showcase/rookies/88horsepower-childhood-baseball-rookies-collection/imagegallery/15549 Last edited by 88horsepower; 03-22-2016 at 11:17 PM.

03-22-2016, 11:39 PM	#12
pejc300 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 10,656	There was absolutely a 1/1. Not put in packs though. I've seen the Manning multiple times. see the link below and read at the very bottom: 1998 Playoff Contenders Peyton Manning Card Guide

08-27-2020, 05:16 PM	#13
Aquarian Sports Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: North Eastern PA Posts: 12 aquarian1	Just received a Barry Sanders in a consignment for our auction. Will post a picture, but same thing Proof Set on front and 1 of 1 on back. Were these ever counterfeited? __________________ Visit http://www.birminghamauctioneers.com small but scrupulously honest! Always looking for quality consignments of any collectibles. Thanks! Scott Russell.

08-27-2020, 07:12 PM	#15
marinocollector Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Locally Posts: 8,287	The proof set was auctioned off in completion for charity in early 1999 __________________ There's 100 made! Lets hope that one of the .00000001% of the world population that actually own this card decides that today is the day they offer it for sale.

08-27-2020, 07:31 PM	#16
Aquarian Sports Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: North Eastern PA Posts: 12 aquarian1	very weird for one to randomly show up in this collection which is basically just a guy who bargain shops small local live auctions for resale. Will get pictures up tomorrow. __________________ Visit http://www.birminghamauctioneers.com small but scrupulously honest! Always looking for quality consignments of any collectibles. Thanks! Scott Russell.

08-27-2020, 11:50 PM	#17
HToutlaws Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 371	98 Playoff Contenders Ticket Proof 29 by H T, on Flickr 98 Playoff Contenders Leather Proof 30 by H T, on Flickr I would be interested in what you have.... Last edited by HToutlaws; 08-28-2020 at 01:30 AM.

08-28-2020, 11:47 AM	#19
Aquarian Sports Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: North Eastern PA Posts: 12 aquarian1	__________________ Visit http://www.birminghamauctioneers.com small but scrupulously honest! Always looking for quality consignments of any collectibles. Thanks! Scott Russell.