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1988 topps roger clemens11/25/2023 ![]() These arrows come in various shapes and sizes but are most often found in black ink, sometimes with part of the statement peeking out at the far right. Topps first decided to place arrows over the erroneous statement in an attempt to literally cover up their mistake. This was a huge gaffe since it was an order form to buy a set of cards from Topps, the Glossy All-Star set specifically, so you’d think Topps would at least include the cards that you were purchasing! This was corrected very quickly. Originally, this card was printed with the words “cards not included” next to Jack Clark’s image. They offered some of the ugliest clothing at the time (that I would love to own today, of course) and served a second purpose as an entry form into the “Spring Fever” sweepstakes. They were advertisments for more Topps stuff. ![]() These are the cards that everyone tossed in the trash that were either at the back or the middle of the packs. #NNO Glossy All-Stars Offer Insert with Silver Arrow or ‘Cards Not Included’ on front. Keith’s name will be in yellow, instead of white on the 3rd and rarest variety.Ĥ. Unfortunately, at the time of this post, I could not provide a picture. This is another junk era card that tops (heh) most variation collector’s want lists. But a third variety also exists and is one of the rarer Topps error cards out there: some versions of the corrected or “blue team” version can be found with Keith’s name printed in yellow, instead of white! This is one of those few variations that I have only seen/owned a single copy in all my years of hunting, and hunt I did. Most collectors are already familiar with the Comstock error in this set that shows his team name (PADRES) in white lettering. (Sorry, no pic available for this next error)ģ. While in pursuit of our next card, I have probably torn through at least 500,000 (that may be conservative) 1988 Topps baseball cards and have only found one of the “red slash” errors! Subsequent printings of the card show varying degrees of Topps’ signature airbrushing or “whiteout” technique on Joyner’s sleeve. This glaring printing error was swiftly corrected as only a few copies have shown up for sale in the last 4-5 years. The first version of this card had a 1″ long vertical magenta slash down Joyner’s right arm. #381 California Angels Team Leaders featuring Wally Joyner. At one point, these used to sell for $20-30 but I can’t say I’ve seen one offered for sale in at least 4 years now. A handful of the O’s card received just a solid, darker orange color. All the Team Leader cards have a 2-tone orange colored back. The error on this toughie is the single-toned back. #51 Baltimore Orioles Team Leaders featuring Cal Ripken Jr and Eddie Murray. Let’s take a look at some of the toughest 1988 Topps cards to pull:ġ. As with all unlisted variations, a market price cannot be established until we start seeing them for sale, so while I can’t pinpoint a dollar value for these cards, I can share what I know and how it backs their rarity. ![]() Many, many minor ones that have only recently been discovered, well-known errors as well as several early-corrected cards that have proven to be difficult to locate today. But it is loaded with variations of all types. ![]() Not the most spectacular Topps set, not even a top contender for best Topps set of the 1980’s due to it’s drab design and lack of a strong rookie crop.
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