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07-09-2012, 10:32 AM
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Topps 1985 Minis
Anyone else collect these ? This and the 1982 Topps Blackless set were the hardest Topps sets of the 80s for me to complete.
There are 132 cards in the set which was were apparently never sold at retail. They are bigger than the 75 Minis, but 10 % smaller than the regular 85 Topps cards ( 2 3/8 x 3 9/32). They were produced in Canada by O Pee Chee and on whiter stock than the regular 85s. The 132 cards with completed backs are identical in format to their 85 regular counterparts. I have read that only about 100 of each of these cards are thought to exist. I have completed the set in regular back and blank back ( blank backs are thought to number less than 20 per card). I also have about 1/4 of the set done in red backs ( no green ink), but do not know if the set can be completed that way. I think many of the cards were hand cut or machine cut from proof sheets and wrinkles are a common defect. The Ryan in blank back is tough for you Ryan collectors   
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07-10-2012, 10:54 PM
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Brett Collector
Is there a Brett? Don't have that one on my checklist.
Very neat. Never seen these before.
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07-11-2012, 10:52 AM
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Brett
You're in luck, no Brett to fret about
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07-11-2012, 06:30 PM
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I have a Schmidt mini MINT, gotta send it to get graded. Possibly my most valuable card.
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07-11-2012, 09:10 PM
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Al,
These things are really cool. I never knew they existed and 1985 was right in the middle of my first go at collecting when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing these. AndyH
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07-12-2012, 09:38 AM
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I am almost positive I saw some of those mini's 10-15 yrs ago, just a handful in a box at a yard sale or flea market, but didn't buy them because they were commons.
Wish I knew then what I know now......
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