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1934 Butterfinger
I have become interested in this set and have bought a few (I posted the Gehrig in the thread about him). I have seen the ad variation as well, and those indicate that a baseball picture is free with a 5 cent Butterfinger candy bar. Does anyone know how these were actually distributed? These are so thin and susceptible to damage that I can't see how they would have been included with the candy bar. I have not seen any with creases from being folded. Did kids send in a wrapper for a free picture? Does anyone have an envelope in which these were mailed? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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No idea, but I do know my good friend and GREAT online store owner Mickey has some nice ones.
http://sales.mickeyssportscards.com/...sport=Baseball |
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Butterfingers
I have a few of these cards and I have always thought they are undervalued. The photos are fantastic.
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R310 Butterfinger
As some other series were probably given out, they probably would have been given out at time of purchase. Maybe the store owners had a stack next to the candy bars and with a purchase a kid took one (point of sale)? And some store owners obviously stamped the backs with their own advertising. This back stamped one is Melillow
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butterfinger
I've always loved these cards but they sure are fragile.
I have a ruth, Gehrig and a walter Johnson. all the best in your collecting of these beauties, barry |
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Leon, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the advertisement pieces like the one you showed are a bit thicker and more sturdy while the regular ones are very thin paper almost to the point of being like newspaper.
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Thanks everyone!
Thanks for the great information. I had never thought that the store owner might have a stack of them behind the counter and hand them out. Some kid goes in and gets handed a Blondy Ryan and the kid just before him got the Babe (if they were in alphabetical order). Today, can you imagine a clerk at Walgreens, CVS or 7-Eleven handing out a premium when you buy a candy bar? If this is the case, I would assume that some grandkid of a candy store owner (think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) might have a stack of these hidden someplace.
Leon, while the TPGs might not like that stamp on the back of the Melillo, I think it adds character. I will be keeping my eyes out for others with stamps on the back. I checked out Mickey's, but I already have all of those. I will post a WTB over on the BST. |
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Correct, the ones with the red overprint on front are pasted onto heavier cardboard stock, with about a quarter inch border around the "card" itself. And yes, the regular ones are paper thin. I am only guessing at their distribution method. Hopefully we can find some definitive evidence as to their way of being handed out.
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