2002 Topps 206 Odds and Oddities - Joey Votto

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Smapdi

I was really into the 2002 Topps 206 set. I have four blank backs, which I grossly overpaid for back then, before it became apparent (or at least I think so) that they weren't an unannounced parallel but instead probably a regular blank back, where one or two sheets slipped through without a back. Pretty neat you found another after all this time.

Yeah, too bad it was no one that anyone would pay a premium for. I assumed it was just an error, but I still thought it was pretty cool. Thanks for confirming that there were more of them out there (I assumed, but had never heard of them).

[bn2cardz]

I just received these 2002 Topps 206 Minis back today from a group submission.


Uzit -Not only is this Uzit a PSA 10 POP 1 - It is the only one graded by PSA at all.
2002 TOPPS 206 VOTTO UZIT - PSA 10 - 3761 by andy neubert, on Flickr

Red Sweet Caporal - Pop 1, out of 5 graded with the next highest being a couple 8s.
2002 TOPPS 206 VOTTO SC RED - PSA 10 - 3764 by andy neubert, on Flickr

Blue Sweet Caporal - Not a POP1, but a POP 2 and they are both here. The next highest grades are 8. I actually had just pulled one of these within the last month from box that I had planned on saving, but got bored.
2002 TOPPS 206 VOTTO SC BLUE - PSA 10 - 3763 by andy neubert, on Flickr
2002 TOPPS 206 VOTTO SC BLUE - PSA 10 - 3762 by andy neubert, on Flickr

Polar Bear - My only miss. There is a POP1 10 out there somewhere, but I don't have it. This has a POP 3 with the single 10 and a single 6, 7, and an 8.
2002 TOPPS 206 VOTTO POLAR BEAR - PSA 9 by andy neubert, on Flickr

[Aj-hman]

Hello All,
I got a late start on collecting this set. It is the only one I am building. Might be a long time to complete but still plugging away. If there is any one out there that can help me complete the sets I would be grateful.

I removed my want list from this thread and added it to the buy sell trade forum.

Thanks to the following folks for help toward completing this set:
bn2cardz
swarmee

[swarmee]

Really big set, and a lot of image variation SPs. Make sure you check COMC and make offers, put cards on your watch list, watch them go on sale, etc. Good luck.

[Aj-hman]

Yes, a really big set. I have been building it since it has released in 2002 and am finally in a place where it is ok to spend some money on its completion.
I search daily on ebay and monthly on Comc. As some of you may know I send out notes to sellers on ebay trying to find more. I was recently successful and have to give a shoutout to Ebay seller stonehead123 for gifting me Uzit #423 Bankston. Stonehead123 is currently selling 1909 Evers Piedmont on Ebay.

Cold calling/ messaging is a slow way to go. Fortunately, I found this site through a google search and found the link through this Votto thread, thanks again bn2cardz! So far this forum has been great and provided me with sold feedback and some cards to help move this project forward. I am still looking for any leads to help me complete so thanks again for the tips on the websites that is the type of information that will get the set build.
The most notable accomplishment from this set building project has been the completing the Polar Bear set; not the completion itself but the quality of the set. By my estimate PSA 9 and 10 selected from thousands duplicates. Also there is also a combination of 75 Base and Mini autograph cards outside the original autograph release. When there is a lul in product availability the new auto cards keep it moving forward.
Thanks again for the feedback. Aaron

Originally Posted by swarmee

Really big set, and a lot of image variation SPs. Make sure you check COMC and make offers, put cards on your watch list, watch them go on sale, etc. Good luck.

[brett 75]

One of my favorites. Loved that it came in series. These are a few that I enjoyed the most. Always liked Olberman when he was on ESPN.

[swarmee]

Also check sportslots.

[Aj-hman]

I have noticed over there years that there are mutiple jersey swatch variations from this set. Attached below is the Series 3 Todd Helton the most common are the white jersey and the white jersey with purple stripe. Less common is the purple swatch and the swatch I call the white jersey purple stripe w/ blood. Probably not blood and just a stain. LOL. Anyway there are many more of these varaiations some are listed here. To date 24 swatch variations mostly with or without a stripe.
Three players are true variations with different color jersey relics*.
Series 1:
Cliff Floyd White Jersey and White Jersey w/Turquoise Stripe
Carlos Lee White Jersey, White Jersey w/ Black Stripe and white jersey with stripe and lettering (only one I’ve seen)
Larry Walker Grey Jersey and Grey Jersey w/ Purple Stripe
Magglio Ordonez White Jersey(not common) and White Jersey w/ stripe
Paul Oniell White Jersey and White Jersey w/ Black Stripe
Randy Johnson White Jersey and White Jersey w/ Purple Stripe
Tino Martinez White Jersey w/stripe and White Jersey.. White Jersey confirmed 07/05/2019

Series 2:
Brandon Duckworth White Jersey and White Jersey w/ Red Stripe
Barry Larkin White Jersey and White Jersey with Red Stripe
Christian Guzman White Jersey and White Jersey with Blue Stripe
Darin Erstad White Jersey*, White Jersey with Blue Stripe and Purple Jersey*
Frank Thomas White Jersey White and White Jersey w/ Black Stripe
Larry Walker Grey Jersey and Grey Jersey w/ Purple Stripe
Matt Williams Grey Jersey and Grey Jersey w/Stripe
Randy Johnson White Jersey and White Jersey w/ Purple Stripe
Tony Gwynn White Jersey and White Jersey w/ Blue Stripe

Series 3:
Frank Thomas White Jersey White and White Jersey w/ Black Stripe
Louis Gonzalez Grey Jeresy and Grey Jersey w/Stripe
Mike Piazza White Jersey and White Jersey w/Stripe(not common) white w/ stripe confirmed 7/28/19
Randy Johnson Grey Jersey*and White Jersey*(not common)
Todd Helton White Jersey*, Purple Jersey*, White Jersey w/stripe and discoloration and White Jersey w/ Stripe

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[Aj-hman]

Wow! Sports lots came trough. Found a Sosa Lenox Back #'d to 10 for $25. Best Buy in a loooooong time. Thanks a ton.