1989 Fleer Randy Johnson #381 Marlboro Errors - 30 Years Later

[jacksoncoupage]

Originally Posted by Athos01

A version that doesn't get a lot of pub has a mid-level greenish filter placed over the entire sign. None of the words "Marlboro" nor the cowboy are obscured. There is just what looks like a green filter over the ad. Very, very tough version. It looks similar to the blue version shown above.

I have recently updated the blog post I did on these back in 2009-10 and have been thinking a bit about which versions appear to have dried up or what I haven't seen much of. This is a very good example. I must have sold 3-4 in lots over the last ten years but I can't really recall seeing a copy for sale over the last few years. Of course, this now makes me want a copy!

Another thing I have noticed as a regular buyer of low-priced "box" versions, is that there appears to be a blacked out sign version where the sign does not run straight across to Randy's head, instead, it has the telltale gap of a coverup/edited version. The first copy I owned was picked up around 2008-2010 at some point and while I noted it, didn't give it any special consideration. I've probably picked up 50+ box versions (not to mention the 100s scrutinized online) in the years since and have only found two others. I've studied the copies and magnified the area and can't see any red, green or box outline to them. For now, I consider this to be the lone "rare" version among the box-out types. Perhaps someone(s) here with a large sample size could check through theirs?

[Hatorade]

Originally Posted by jacksoncoupage

Another thing I have noticed as a regular buyer of low-priced "box" versions, is that there appears to be a blacked out sign version where the sign does not run straight across to Randy's head, instead, it has the telltale gap of a coverup/edited version. The first copy I owned was picked up around 2008-2010 at some point and while I noted it, didn't give it any special consideration. I've probably picked up 50+ box versions (not to mention the 100s scrutinized online) in the years since and have only found two others. I've studied the copies and magnified the area and can't see any red, green or box outline to them. For now, I consider this to be the lone "rare" version among the box-out types. Perhaps someone(s) here with a large sample size could check through theirs?

From your description it sounds to me like a very dark version of the “black box” card from your site. I went through my scans and posted the one image I found that matches up. There were several others that were very dark, but I could still make out the ad area slightly on them. It’s interesting because the majority of error variations fall into a box category (green, red, black) but the darkest of the black box versions are actually a rare card to track down. Is the card I posted similar to the card you are referencing?

[jacksoncoupage]

Originally Posted by Hatorade

From your description it sounds to me like a very dark version of the “black box” card from your site. I went through my scans and posted the one image I found that matches up. There were several others that were very dark, but I could still make out the ad area slightly on them. It’s interesting because the majority of error variations fall into a box category (green, red, black) but the darkest of the black box versions are actually a rare card to track down. Is the card I posted similar to the card you are referencing?

Yes, very similar/maybe the same. I held my current copy under a number of light sources and tilts and couldn’t make out a defined box but I’d bet it is what you’re describing. Either way, seems the harder of the “box” types to locate.

[Statfreak101]

https://ibb.co/Z1NQDfk

https://ibb.co/8dv0HMP

https://ibb.co/zXY7BFn

Any chance you guys are referring to the card shown in the pics? If so, I have come across a few of those in my pursuit of Johnson variation cards from 1989 Fleer.

[jacksoncoupage]

Originally Posted by Statfreak101

https://ibb.co/Z1NQDfk

https://ibb.co/8dv0HMP

https://ibb.co/zXY7BFn

Any chance you guys are referring to the card shown in the pics? If so, I have come across a few of those in my pursuit of Johnson variation cards from 1989 Fleer.

No, those are the “common” box versions. The one I brought up a few posts back does not have a discernible rectangle around the sign.