Derek Jeter Rookie Question...

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Pinnacle was Score's attempt at an upgraded set. Not much following for that set, and as with most black bordered cards, shows edge chipping and damage much easier. I didn't mention it because you said you wanted to know about his "Best" cards.

I get that, and that is true. I'm looking at a couple Upper Deck SP Foils right now based on feedback...as I have said before, what a crazy time for cards. I'll dip my toe with this card...and run...lol.

Again...thanks all...J

[irv]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Thanks Irv...that's a good looking card. Is there a reason it's so inexpensive? A BGGS 8 for $30? Was it double printed? Frankly that has the best eye appeal than the others, much better pose...I have honestly never heard of Pinnacle.

Sorry, John, I don't know a lot about the cards. I pulled this one myself from a pack I purchased way back then and only found it again when I began reading posts about Jeter and the HOF here.
I honestly don't think I purchased more than a few packs as I was getting out of the hobby due to it collapsing back then. A bunch of modern cards of mine sat idle in a shoe box until 2016 or until I joined this site.

I know the card has gained some popularity but at what level, I am not sure?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1993-Pinnacl...kAAOSwrZVezZ0z
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1993-Pinnacl...sAAOSwQv1e0nsa

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by irv

Sorry, John, I don't know a lot about the cards. I pulled this one myself from a pack I purchased way back then and only found it again when I began reading posts about Jeter and the HOF here.
I honestly don't think I purchased more than a few packs as I was getting out of the hobby due to it collapsing back then. A bunch of modern cards of mine sat idle in a shoe box until 2016 or until I joined this site.

I know the card has gained some popularity but at what level, I am not sure?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1993-Pinnacl...kAAOSwrZVezZ0z
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1993-Pinnacl...sAAOSwQv1e0nsa

That's a great pack pull, and to find it later is pretty cool. Reminds me of some of the later blossoming stars in the 80's...they would get hot and I would go back a few years and pull them all out. Fun times...

[todeen]

Originally Posted by irv

Sorry, John, I don't know a lot about the cards. I pulled this one myself from a pack I purchased way back then and only found it again when I began reading posts about Jeter and the HOF here.

I honestly don't think I purchased more than a few packs as I was getting out of the hobby due to it collapsing back then. A bunch of modern cards of mine sat idle in a shoe box until 2016 or until I joined this site.



I know the card has gained some popularity but at what level, I am not sure?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1993-Pinnacl...kAAOSwrZVezZ0z

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1993-Pinnacl...sAAOSwQv1e0nsa

I pulled a 1993 Jeter Topps rc, when I was 8 y.o. The card looks like it was owned by an 8 y.o. too! Dog ears and what not. Similar story though, i rediscovered it years later.

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[Rookiemonster]

These are all prospect card technically. His rookie is 1995. It’s another one of those weird hobby thing where people just say it’s recognized as his rookie but it’s not. So now we have “Rookie” and True Rookie to deal with.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

These are all prospect card technically. His rookie is 1995. It’s another one of those weird hobby thing where people just say it’s recognized as his rookie but it’s not. So now we have “Rookie” and True Rookie to deal with.

13 at bats does not count as a rookie; the limit is 50 plate appearances. That's why I put 1996 up there earlier.

[Rookiemonster]

Your right I meant 96 but I guess his debut gave a brain fart .

[WillBBC]

1993 SP is the runaway favorite but I think his 1993 Topps rookie is more iconic, if that makes sense.

Personal favorite is 1993 Stadium Club Murphy.

If your budget is in the 300-500 range I'd go with a PSA 10 1993 Topps rookie with the best centering you can find.

There's also the Topps Marlins and Rockies inaugural sets as well which are a nice little piece of 1993 baseball nostalgia. Same card as the base but with a little gold stamp on the front with the Rockies or Marlins logo on it.

The only one I'd vote against is 1993 Score. It's fugly. Pinnacle is beautiful, Bowman is a nice, clean design. Upper Deck is iffy--the Upper Deck Gold Hologram is tough to find but looks exactly the same, don't think it's worth the money.

If you want something from his rookie year--1996 Topps Chrome in a high grade is a good bet, or the 1996 Chrome Refractor. Beautiful card, tough to come by but is well over four figures at this point.

Just by typing these paragraphs I'm realizing just how many sets we had in the 1990s. I'd love to see Upper Deck get a license again.