[mlaw1992]

Greetings All,

I'm hoping for some expertise from you. Is there an easy way or best method in discovering if you are in possession of a Topps short print version of the card?

I know that the price guide gives a description, but am curious if there are any special markings on the cards themselves.

Thanks for any help.

- Law

[hongkongfooey]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=topps+short+print+variations

[rmpaq5]

For the regular Topps sets the backs are almost always the same so you have to go with the description of the front of the card. (E.g. #a normal, #b celebrating with teammates).
For Heritage a complete list is available on a website called sportscardradio where they give you visual references.

[krykslr]

If you look on the back of the newer cards, at the very end of the copyright and legal info in small print, you'll see a code number. Every base card in a set has the exact same code number, and all the SPs will have a different one.

[nyyankeesfan28]

I used Sports Card Radio, but I can't find the exact article.