Ken Griffey Jr - Lot (10) 1996 Up.Deck National Hero Die-Cut JUMBOs[#/5000]

(10) Limited Edition 3x5 inch serially numbered commemorative cards from UDA/Upper Deck - LIMITED to ONLY 5,000 MADE.
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NM/MINT
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Ken Griffey Jr - Lot (10) 1996 Up.Deck National Hero Die-Cut JUMBOs[#/5000]  cards value
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1977 O-Pee-Chee (OPC) Baseball
Checklist & Values


In 1977, O-Pee-Chee decide to reduce the size of their set from 660 in 1976 OPC all the way down to only 264 for 1977 OPC. This was at the same time that baseball added Canada's 2nd team, the Toronto Blue Jays.

As the set became much, much smaller, the Canadian teams (Expos and Blue Jays) were way overrepresented. Most the other teams had only (6) to (11) cards, the Blue Jays and Expos had (27) and (29). All the team cards, that had been in Topps set, were eliminated while the Jays and Expos managers and coaching staffs had their own cards.

Other issues you may be interested in:
1977 Topps Baseball

1976 OPC/O-Pee-Chee Baseball
1977 OPC/O-Pee-Chee Baseball
1978 OPC/O-Pee-Chee Baseball

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Values of Team Autographed/Signed Baseballs


The value of Autographed Team Balls depends on several items including:
* The Team or Players * Baseballs signed by more popular teams like the Yankees or Mets tend to be more valuable. Also balls with autographs from popular Hall of Famers increase the value. Some team balls like the 1970's Cincinatti Reds or early Yankees balls have numerous Hall-of-Famers.

* Condition of Baseball & Signatures *

* Number of Autographs * For a ball to be considered a AUTOGRAPHED TEAM BALL it needs to have the autographs of the Manager (often on the sweet spot), all starters and a good number of other players. Obviously, the more autographs the better.

* Authentication * Unfortunately in todays world, it's often best to be sure. Companies like PSA/DBA and UDA (Upper Deck Authenticated), JSA (James Spence) & Beckett provide authentication and Certificates of Authenticity (COA) thet can greatly increase a ball's value. Unfortunately, the cost for verification of team balls often is higher than the cost of the balls themselves.

* Significance * Autographed team baseballs from pennant winners and championship teams tend to have much higher values.

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Baseball card collecting terms (part A)

Airbrushing is the art of touching up a photo prior to the card being printed. It was generally done to remove imperfections or update or hide a players jersey/cap logo. Because of advancements in print technology and computers this is no longer needed.

All-Star card (AS) usually a subset card picturing a player who participated in the previous season’s all-star game. Topps created these in their 1958 High Number issue and has continued the practice fairly regularly to date. Such cards are usually designated in price guides with the abbreviation of AS.

Assorted A general mix of cards often containing many duplicates.

Auction items are sold to the highest bidder. Auctions used to be live or thru the mail/phone but today most auctions are online.

Auction Catalog lists the rules and descriptions and often images of the items in an auction.

Authentication verification that an item (card, autograph) is genuine. Most "game-used" material inserts have a written declaration of authenticity on the reverse. Authorized Issue card or memorabilia item that has been properly licensed. If the item is of a player, his written permission must be given in order for it to be considered authorized.

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