I was looking at the current rookie issue of BSCM and was shocked that 40% dont call the '85 Topps McGwire his rookie card. For new collectors, its important that we have vocabulary we agree on. If a new collector wants a rookie, it can be confusing and it shouldnt be. Ive always considered a rookie to be a first year (non-insert) from an MLB product. We could say first year rookie or pre-rookie year, but I dont see those catching on. What do you all think?
Collecting 2010 Bowman, 80s oddball rookies, and '89 Griffeys.