Let's Talk About Sets Volume 4

Let's talk about sets baby
Let's talk about it with me
Let's talk about all the good things
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sets (1995)
Let's talk about sets (Summit)
Let's talk about sets (Uh huh)
Let's talk about sets....

1991 song by Salt-N-Pepa was about a much different topic than I am turning it into. You see, I am staying on topic with cards. Not,well, what they were talking about. This newest segment about the 90's will focus on my set chases (the ones I have already used for a Origins Post or don't plan on using) and new additions to them along with updates on how far I have gotten.

It's time for us to sit down and have that discussion between your parents and you that you tried to avoid. You know, that conversation you have with them about the Flairs and the Pinnacles. Kids, it's time to Talk About Sets.

So grab a cup of Clear Pepsi and grab some Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies and check these out.

Yes, I apologize for another whole round of Summit Ground Zero. I promise before we are done with having the Sets talk, we will be moving all over the place as I added some new additions in quite a few areas. This is the final Ground Zero update I have in my drafts for now. Hopefully I will be finding ways to add more soon.

I added these in one of those free combine shipping after $9 and 20% on top of it deals. So yeah, I did well.

Edgar Bennett had a decent career.

Anderson kicked into his was 65 for his retirement age and he could still beat half of the kickers in this league today.

Beuerline was one of the first Jags QB's to play before they smartened up and brought in some much more successful ones.

Another one of those guys I found often in packs was Chris Miller.

Craig Heyward was a bully on the field. He could push you right over. Big, strong, fierce and powerful back.

Herman Moore was the Lions Calvin Johnson of the 90's. Dude could play but got no respect because he was on a losing team. He also did play for the Giants once towards the end of his career. Wished I had a card of him in blue.

 

Rick Mirer. How many of us fell to collecting all the rookies we could of him waiting to hit it big?...I am still waiting.

Come back for more Sets Talk next time. Remember when doing sets to use protection. You don't want to catch a bent corner you know...

Another Trip Into The 90's

In the final part of the 90's portion of my @imqualifying mail day, I am pouring out tons of 90's goodness all in this one post so make sure you step away from your keyboard cause you may drool.

Up first, a tragic end to a tough life of Lawrence Phillips. But, the parallel and card look nice. I believe these were 1:4 packs.

I see gold! Black Diamond had many levels from single to double to triple to quadruple diamond. Some of the levels had a different background color. This is a 1:5 triple find.

I don't know much about these promo cards, but still looks cool. When it comes to the 90's, I ignore players.

1st Day Issues were not easy finds. I believe they fell one per factory set and there were only 60 cards in the overall parallel set.

Absolutely loved the V2 inserts. The late 90's were all about moving football players. I think this is now the 3rd one I own. Would love to chase down the set but 1:23 odds of finding these doesn't make it easy. But, digging the fact this one is Brunell.

Another sweet sample card, this time a Classic shiny one of Keyshawn Johnson.

Dan The Football Heroes Man.

3rd and Long. These cards were received through a "Mirage Redemption" card that was serial numbered of 600 sets. The cards you got in return were a shiny version of the redemption you sent in. Drew Bledsoe put up some pretty solid seasons, but sadly will probably be best known for getting hurt and letting Tom Brady shine.

The shiny version of the Turf Teams were found in packs of 1996 Summit Premium Stock and are /500. Isaac Bruce was a nice add here. I always felt he was underappreciated for what he did on the field because he played for the Rams.

 

Barry Sanders who I still consider the best to ever carry the rock. If you want to argue that, well, you lose. Just kidding. Barry was so swift and could turn -10 yards into 80 in just a few turns. I have never seen a running back like him and I doubt we ever will. It's just too bad he played for the Lions and couldn't ever hoist that Lombardi.

This is a pretty cool die-cut from Sanders team mate and former Giant, I know Herman once wore a different kind of blue, from Playoff. Looks like a plaque.

Robert Edwards who never really panned out rookie and a Finest Griese rookie who had his ups and downs. Finest was so much cooler with plastic over it.

A couple of unique Troy Aikman promo cards from the early 90's. Not anything I own or have seen. I like the golden cracked ice shine.

Up next, a Playoff Prime mini. I believe these fell one-per-box. Looks super cool.

Speaking of Mirer, here is a rookie card

And onto the next card, a Jeff Blake Pacific insert. They always added a lot of foil color to their cards.

Then at the end, I find two autograph cards. I miss the hand numbered ones. Both of these are from Signature Rookies.

Overall, there was definitely some 90's madness involved here and I loved every minute of it.

Tomorrow I finish up the series with some NY Giants that @imqualifying tossed in as well.

Breakin Wax:1995 Stadium Club High Numbers Football Pack

When I was searching through my order from the Retro Crate I got from Jammin JD Sports Cards, I noticed there was an extra pack. So I questioned him and said it was a freebie with the order he tosses in.

Well, here it is. To me, can't go wrong with a free pack of Stadium Club.

In every pack of 1995 Stadium Club High Numbers football is 10 cards. Packs on the Jammin JD Sport Card website go for .75 and can be found, HERE.

I found not only the typical action packed photography you come to expect from Stadium Club, but also some great players.

Good group right here. Love the throwback Elway uni.

Also like the Means in his throwback.

Also pulled a 1:3 Bowman's Best insert. If only Mirer's college career could had carried over to the pros.

 

 What can I say, can't go wrong with a free pack and one that provides what this one did.

I have also opened many others of these from his as well. It's a great price for the possible finds you can have.

Random Card On My Desk:1996 Playoff Absolute Rick Mirer

Breakin Wax:1994 Topps Finest Football 1-Pack Break

In my next Jammin JDcards retro break, I am taking you back to 1994 to visit Finest. As I stated a few days ago, I really enjoyed 90's Finest.

And here is my breakdown of the 1994 football version, hopefully at it's Finest.

In every pack of 1994 Finest football you will find 6 cards. There may be a mix of vets, "rookies" (no real ones) and subsets with a possible refractor. I may have found one of those but you will have to read on. I found my pack on Jammin JDcards for $2. You can find all retro pack offerings HERE.

The Finest design for this year is what I consider one of the iconic ones of this product. When I think Finest, I think about this design.

Cool subset of rookies from the 1993 class which doesn't make these ones real rookie cards and only a nice looking subset.

 

and a sweet refractor find! Not the best player, but who cares! It's shiny!! These fall 1:9 packs.

Overall, the iconic design of the base cards did it for me. The refractor was just the icing on the cake. Pretty happy with the results here. Good price and some top player refractor pulls in the product could land you some sweet $ now a days still.

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TOPIC:

Which years design do you consider the most iconic for Finest?