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FREE: RARE 1989 FLEER #616 BILL RIPKEN F*** FACE CARD, BUT THIS IS A TEST CARD, MUST HAVE AN SEE l@@k

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The listing, RARE 1989 FLEER #616 BILL RIPKEN F*** FACE CARD, BUT THIS IS A TEST CARD, MUST HAVE AN SEE l@@k has ended.

When this card came out in 1989 there was a big ta do, because of what was on the knob of the bat. f, face, fleer did several things to correct the problem. but here is rare b&w test card that made it pass fleer, looks like the test was produced in 1988 going by the back of it but i am not sure, if they dated them that way,

not many out there,

listia rules prevail over this auction,,,,,,,,,,,
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Questions & Comments

If I may say so- This card is one of the most interesting items I have seen on Listia in a while. However, the card is not a card from Fleer. This card was produced on the East Coast by a counterfeit expert. Back in 1988 when the regular issue of this card surfaced the amounts the card was getting at shows was astronomical. Some of the rare versions were commanding 4 figures at shows. That being said, while that was going on, a group on the east coast came out with this, "The 1988 Test Run version". I can provide some evidence and sources verifying my story- A simple search of that other auction site will show that the only 1989 Fleer "1988 Test Run" cards are of Billy Ripken. This proves that the only "Test Run" card is of Billy Ripken. Why would Fleer only do a test run of this card? The original guys selling this for a quick buck wanted people to think there was a test run of all players in the set. Not the case. Also, this card will not be graded by the "big 4" grading companies. That being said, there is a market for this card and it is a very interesting piece. I am certainly not trying to sandbag your auction. Just providing some information from a guy who has spent his life in cards. I perhaps may even bid on it. -Jace

Sep 18th, 2015 at 8:18:03 PM PDT by

ok that sounds logical, any value here

Sep 18th, 2015 at 8:58:18 PM PDT by

The card is the 1989 Fleer set design, but the original poser was correct. This was a East Coast counterfeit to prey on the insanity that took place in the late 80s and early 90s. I actually used this card (along with the original) in printing seminars to show the importance of proofing. And the first poster is correct, the original card was selling for up to $1200-1500 in some markets. I personally saw the card sell for $900 at a card show in St. Louis. As a printing consultant, this duplicate confirmed to me personally that this card was not "accidentally" printed, but whoever was in charge of final design, along with the head press technician allow this card to slip through. By 1989, the market was getting SO flooded, you needed a catch to keep sales up, and what better way than a controversial card of moral consequence. If the original card REALLY interests you, do your research and talk to collectors who would have been in their early 20s on up. Looking back (I was 22 when the original card was printed) it was a crazy time.

Sep 20th, 2015 at 1:44:13 PM PDT by

thank you for the comment, it becomes interesting info on this card

Sep 20th, 2015 at 1:56:27 PM PDT by

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Sep 17th, 2015 at 5:04:25 PM PDT by

checking on it

Sep 17th, 2015 at 7:14:39 PM PDT by

i will pray for both of you.

Sep 25th, 2015 at 6:19:07 PM PDT by

Thanks, have a good one

Sep 26th, 2015 at 2:12:02 AM PDT by

Its cool but not original. Found a real one at a storgae auction. Had it graded and sealed. Lol awesome card though.

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 11:01:22 AM PDT by

how do you know its not an original

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 12:55:44 PM PDT by

Auto correct got me..that's fleer.. Not tower...where did that come from...lol!!!

Sep 19th, 2015 at 9:53:03 PM PDT by

89 fleer looks like this,

Sep 19th, 2015 at 11:35:33 PM PDT by

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Sep 19th, 2015 at 11:01:46 AM PDT by

yep it was

Sep 19th, 2015 at 12:33:51 PM PDT by

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Sep 17th, 2015 at 5:03:04 PM PDT by

prove it

Sep 17th, 2015 at 6:57:11 PM PDT by

There's also another error in the 89 tower set...Randy Johnson's rookie...behind him..there was a huge Marlboro sign...very few made them to packs before it was caught...the blacked out version is the most notable of them...as for your card...I've only seen one other..but always heard they were reproductions as well....but that doesn't mean there's no value..nice auction.

Sep 19th, 2015 at 9:52:19 PM PDT by

thanks for info, will look into it

Sep 19th, 2015 at 11:34:59 PM PDT by

The regular card versions have different variations, but all of the test proof cards have the f face on it before they decided which variations they could do on the base cards

Sep 18th, 2015 at 1:30:45 PM PDT by

But the test cards ff got by qt, and in turn some of the regular issue made into packs, right? when they caught it they did about 6 variations to remove the funny face

Sep 18th, 2015 at 1:36:38 PM PDT by

I collect thousands of baseball cards. The original has distictive marks compare it at PSA and the nation card registry. And i have the original.

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 1:09:17 PM PDT by

how many variations of this card were there??????

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 1:12:23 PM PDT by

I would love that. This would make s nice Christmas gift, I an in stage 4 lung cancer, they say this is my last Christmas.

Sep 25th, 2015 at 9:21:38 AM PDT by

don't believe what they say, believe in what you can do, that is never give up, i havent given up, i have afib of heart, had a heart attack, got PAD, had congestive heart failure,
last march i can with in 1 hour of flat lining,

Sep 25th, 2015 at 9:40:58 AM PDT by

Although this one isn't a legitimate one, it was produced like the one poster said. The hysteria was amazing. There is the f face, a white out version, a black scribble version, a small black box version, a large black box version. Fleer even started cutting a line in the card to remove the f face...

Sep 27th, 2015 at 9:48:59 AM PDT by

5 versions sounds about right, this one was made about the same time fleer released

Sep 27th, 2015 at 2:13:13 PM PDT by

I have a few of that card. But i won't let mine go. you have a nice auction

Sep 18th, 2015 at 6:22:31 PM PDT by

thanks, its hard to let something go i know

Sep 18th, 2015 at 6:43:03 PM PDT by

This is a great auction and a kool card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 22nd, 2015 at 11:55:18 PM PDT by

thanks, it is a little differant

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 12:11:23 AM PDT by

These test cards are very cool. Have a couple of them myself

Sep 17th, 2015 at 11:55:54 PM PDT by

they are different

Sep 18th, 2015 at 3:39:05 AM PDT by

i like the card when it originally came out i got about ten of them the real card im 44 and live in essex md and have spina bifida from birth well i was livin on my own beofre gettin marrried them i got robbed while on vacation and lost all my stuff all collector cards and i had some great ones from the base ball and foot ball halls and all the ones i had my father collect for me untill i was old enough id say about 12 then at age 21 i got robbed had a bunch of orioles older and newer of course before 90 then when i was robbed stopped for a while then little by litttle thanx to buddys and listia got most of ir back except for this which i will eventually get one way or another not this time but hopefully soon i willl have enough credits to get it i am watchin not biffin and cant friend cuz listia says i got too many now thanx and let me know if you ever put another one up thnx destry prysiazny

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 2:29:50 PM PDT by

sorry to hear of your misfortune, it never is too late to make up for the past it just takes time

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 3:00:37 PM PDT by

yup im tryim now im collectin for the nieces and nephews ill collect here and there for me and ill start with that card if it isnt gone by the time i get enough credits and of course weather i try or not good luck to all that are tryin for the cared as we speak

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 5:44:17 PM PDT by

Good luck and have a good one

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 6:39:59 PM PDT by

thanx u 2 and im on here alot so if you ever have another card like this please drop me a note thanx destry prysiazny

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 6:43:15 PM PDT by

i will

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 6:44:43 PM PDT by

thanx

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 6:51:15 PM PDT by

no problem

Sep 23rd, 2015 at 7:34:40 PM PDT by

I want the beautiful picture on the end of your baseball card, how do I get that?

Sep 25th, 2015 at 8:55:50 AM PDT by

i can send it to you, i put the cars and deer in it,

Sep 25th, 2015 at 9:08:22 AM PDT by

wtggggg i love this card it's so kool it's going to go more higher

Sep 25th, 2015 at 6:17:56 PM PDT by

you never know

Sep 26th, 2015 at 2:11:28 AM PDT by

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