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09-08-2018, 02:58 PM
Most worthless set of all-time
Was thinking about this topic since I've been busting a ton of junk wax from the late 80's and early 90's and some other threads regarding what to do with commons, etc.
IMO, 1991 Fleer holds the crown as the most worthless set ever made. The highest value card in the Beckett database belongs to Ken Griffey Jr at $1.25. The only inserts worth a darn are the all-star cards which were only available in jumbo packs.
Second place goes to 1991 Donruss with the highest value card of Nolan Ryan worth exactly $1. At least you have a chance at Elite inserts of a Ryne Sandberg autograph?
1988 Topps was also given strong consideration!
What do you think community?
All-time favorite insert card designs:
- 1991 Donruss Elite
- 1995 Studio Platinum
- 1994 Flair Hot Glove
- 1993 Ultra Award Winners
- 2001 Bowman Heritage Chrome
- 1994 Fleer All-Stars
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09-08-2018, 03:08 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
You don't have a choice for o all of the above
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I guess if I saved used tinfoil and used tea bags instead of old comic books and old baseball cards, the difference between a crazed hoarder and a savvy collector is in that inherent value.
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09-08-2018, 04:08 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
Can we write in a choice? Like 2013 (I think) Panini Triple Play.
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09-08-2018, 04:34 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
I have never busted 1988 Topps, 1991 Fleer or 1991 Leaf, so I cannot vote but I certainly do not pursue any cards between 1977 and 1992.
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09-08-2018, 06:45 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
To me it is 1989 Topps. Everything about that set is craptastic.
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09-08-2018, 08:01 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
1991 OPC premier is my choice
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09-08-2018, 09:28 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
(09-08-2018, 08:01 PM)buckles2335 Wrote: 1991 OPC premier is my choice
Funny I just opened a box of this today! Great looking cards but nothing of value! At least they aren't glossy and stick together.
I passed on a box of 1993 Pinnacle for this very reason!
All-time favorite insert card designs:
- 1991 Donruss Elite
- 1995 Studio Platinum
- 1994 Flair Hot Glove
- 1993 Ultra Award Winners
- 2001 Bowman Heritage Chrome
- 1994 Fleer All-Stars
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09-08-2018, 11:47 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
1990 Topps Traded is what I consider to be the worst set ever. If I recall correctly this was the first year Topps made a retail version of the set as well as boxes with packs. I think the best card is a Dave Justice rookie and I don't even think it books for $1. I have seen these sets priced for $1 each and they still don't sell.
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09-09-2018, 11:28 AM
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RE: Most worthless set of all-time
(09-08-2018, 04:08 PM)bamyanks Wrote: Can we write in a choice? Like 2013 (I think) Panini Triple Play.
Pretty much true, except there is a slight chance at a relic card (I've never seen one, but its listed), and that card in and of itself is more valuable than all the sets posted in the poll.
(09-08-2018, 08:01 PM)buckles2335 Wrote: 1991 OPC premier is my choice
Wow, yeah, I remember those. They were/are a virtual carpfest!!
Is there any 21st century released cards worse that Triple Play, as mentioned before, and Upper Decks Chronology cards ... those were pretty carpy (this is my on-purpose dyslexia coming through
) as I remember.
I guess if I saved used tinfoil and used tea bags instead of old comic books and old baseball cards, the difference between a crazed hoarder and a savvy collector is in that inherent value.
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09-09-2018, 06:06 PM
RE: Most worthless set of all-time
(09-08-2018, 11:47 PM)djohn Wrote: 1990 Topps Traded is what I consider to be the worst set ever. If I recall correctly this was the first year Topps made a retail version of the set as well as boxes with packs. I think the best card is a Dave Justice rookie and I don't even think it books for $1. I have seen these sets priced for $1 each and they still don't sell.
I didn't really consider traded/update sets but yeah, 1990 Topps Traded is one of their worst update sets ever.
1990 Topps probably should've been on the list too. Guess there's a chance you pull a Frank Thomas NNOF error?!?
All-time favorite insert card designs:
- 1991 Donruss Elite
- 1995 Studio Platinum
- 1994 Flair Hot Glove
- 1993 Ultra Award Winners
- 2001 Bowman Heritage Chrome
- 1994 Fleer All-Stars
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