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RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - ryancholden - 02-19-2012
Anybody want to explain this to me?
Thanks!
Ryan
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - zeprock - 02-19-2012
One is in parenthesis.
Actually I think they are both the same but if not somebody will set me straight.
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - portfan - 02-19-2012
I believe RC is a true rookie card (ie the player made their MLB debut that year) and (RC) is a rookie card of a player who has had earlier MLB experience, but no card issued in that year.
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - talkntribe - 02-19-2012
(02-19-2012, 08:20 PM)portfan Wrote: I believe RC is a true rookie card (ie the player made their MLB debut that year) and (RC) is a rookie card of a player who has had earlier MLB experience, but no card issued in that year.
I believe you are correct sir!
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - uvaspina - 02-20-2012
Actually, I think a player can have both an RC and and (RC). For example, if a player had 50 at bats last year (his true RC year), he would still qualify as a rookie this year and would have a (RC) card. I'm sure someone will tell me if I'm wrong.
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - the cardboard fan - 02-20-2012
See if the search function will allow you to bring up one of the many threads where I and others have answered this over the last two years if not I will try to get on here tomorrow and go into depth if someone else hasn't answered but for now it's late here on the Eastcoast so I gotta hit the hay
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - bustin 5 knots - 02-20-2012
When referring to an (RC) you have to change your tone when you say (RC)
EXAMPLE: I have an Albert Pujols (RC) card vs. I have an Albert Pujols RC card
Nah but I think one of those guys is right
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - uvaspina - 02-20-2012
(02-20-2012, 12:34 AM)bustin 5 knots Wrote: When referring to an (RC) you have to change your tone when you say (RC)
EXAMPLE: I have an Albert Pujols (RC) card vs. I have an Albert Pujols RC card
Nah but I think one of those guys is right
Lol. Next time someone asks the question, this has to be our unanimous response!
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - chevy man 22 - 02-20-2012
So is it safe to say any Topps card with the RC logo is a true rookie and the ones with the trophies are not ?
RE: RC vs. (RC) ...what's the difference - uvaspina - 02-20-2012
(02-20-2012, 01:20 AM)chevy man 22 Wrote: So is it safe to say any Topps card with the RC logo is a true rookie and the ones with the trophies are not ?
I think the trophy indicates a player was a star rookie the previous season.