[cross4444]

I'm obsessed with this, sorry. Here's my hypothesis:

The serial number stamping machine was set to mark the Blue Sapphire's to read ##/50. When it came time to mark the Ruby cards, the operator forgot to change it from ##/50 to ##/25, for at least the first two cards. If that's true, then at least the card misprinted 1/50 is out there along with your card marked 2/50.

From what I understand, the autographers usually sign a few more of each card than the number that is released. When they sign, the cards aren't yet stamped with a number so that they have a few blank leftovers. Then if your card is damaged, you can send it back to Topps to be destroyed and one of the blank cards will be stamped with the serial number of the destroyed card.

So your card could actually be #2/25, or #2/25 could be out there somewhere and your card was meant to be destroyed. So many possibilities! Keep us updated on if you find out anymore!

[fjf31970]

I have sent topps a messeage thru facebook. Hopefully then can tell what this card is

[fjf31970]

Checked eBay again today for 2013 bowman sterling signings. Came across a Byron buxton ruby parallel numbered to 25. Same background color and signed in gold like my Shelby Miller. More I look the more I think this card is miss stamped

Here is photo of the buxton ruby numbered to 25

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[fjf31970]

Just got message back from bowman Facebook page . This card is a production error. Here is copy of conversation.




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Waiting for there response back to what the error is. I'm assuming it is miss stamped error and this is ruby parallel and should be numbered to 25

[fjf31970]

Will this production error add to the value?