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Flea Market Finds #52: An Iconic Factory Set
When: Thursday, January 2nd
Where: Capitol Flea Market
What: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Set
How Much?: $15
I can't believe it's already been 25 years since Upper Deck released the premier baseball product. It definitely makes me feel old. It seems like yesterday that I'd go into my local card shop and watch people ripping into their unique foil packs... while I busted the more affordable Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Score, and Bowmanpacks (insert me shaking my head).
It didn't take long before 1989 Upper Deck was well out of my budget. And by the time I could actually afford to buy myself a set, there were newer products out there that demanded my money.
However... good things come to those who wait and after all of these years, these sets are now very affordable. In the past year or so, I've seen several people selling their sets at the flea market in the $25 to $40 range. But thankfully I waited just a little bit longer, because last Thursday I finally found a sealed set at a price I felt was very reasonable.
I was a little concerned at first, because it wasn't shrink wrapped. In fact the only thing it has is a clear, circular seal in the middle of the set.
From what I gathered on the internet, it looks like these seals are legit. But I guess I won't truly know unless I break it open. Any one out there an expert on these factory sets?
Oh I almost forgot. Last month, I went to the Capitol Flea Market and stumbled across this guy who had a bunch of posters for 50ยข each. Unfortunately he didn't have many sports posters, but I was able to grab this Starlineposter of Rickey Henderson from the early 90's.
Maybe one day I'll be able to have a man cave and when I do... I'll frame this and hang it up. Until then, it'll be stored in the garage with a bunch of other stuff I don't have room for.
Happy Monday and sayonara!
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Where: Capitol Flea Market
What: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Set
How Much?: $15
I can't believe it's already been 25 years since Upper Deck released the premier baseball product. It definitely makes me feel old. It seems like yesterday that I'd go into my local card shop and watch people ripping into their unique foil packs... while I busted the more affordable Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Score, and Bowmanpacks (insert me shaking my head).
It didn't take long before 1989 Upper Deck was well out of my budget. And by the time I could actually afford to buy myself a set, there were newer products out there that demanded my money.
However... good things come to those who wait and after all of these years, these sets are now very affordable. In the past year or so, I've seen several people selling their sets at the flea market in the $25 to $40 range. But thankfully I waited just a little bit longer, because last Thursday I finally found a sealed set at a price I felt was very reasonable.
I was a little concerned at first, because it wasn't shrink wrapped. In fact the only thing it has is a clear, circular seal in the middle of the set.
From what I gathered on the internet, it looks like these seals are legit. But I guess I won't truly know unless I break it open. Any one out there an expert on these factory sets?
Oh I almost forgot. Last month, I went to the Capitol Flea Market and stumbled across this guy who had a bunch of posters for 50ยข each. Unfortunately he didn't have many sports posters, but I was able to grab this Starlineposter of Rickey Henderson from the early 90's.
Happy Monday and sayonara!
More...