Mini-Cubans

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Posted By: runscott

I just received my "La Mallorquina Caramelos Peloteros" Zalazar card in the mail today - it is about the size of an S&H green stamp. Did I get taken?

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Posted By: runscott

So no one has any ideas about this?

(it's a serious question). Thanks.

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Posted By: jay behrens

I can use them to get some silverwear or pots and pans? (this is not serious :-p )

Jay

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Posted By: Joe P.

Runscott,
Not to panic.
Some Cubans may call that diminutive card, "El Chiquitico."

Believe it or not, the cards from the 1930 Baguer chocolate set are even smaller.
They measure 5/8"x7/8" and as far as I know they are the smallest Cuban set.

Comparing the Mallorquina to a postage stamp was pretty good, but you might have fared even better by saying that the Cuban catcher on your card would make the Highlander Sweeney card of the T206 look like a 52 Topps by comarisons.

Do not lose the Diminutive One, it's fast and shifty, and light on it's feet.
If you ever should get tired of it, let me know.

Stay well, and always remember, it's always a good Vintage year.

Joe P.

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Posted By: Todd

I remember when I won a Baguer chocolate Al Lopez from Henry Yee a year or so ago. Had never seen one, and was very disappointed when it arrived and I still could hardly see one--too damn small to enjoy, IMHO.

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Posted By: runscott

It's nice to know it's real.

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Posted By: Joe P.

"They're Real, and They Are Spectacular."

Sorry folks, couldn't resist that great line from one of my favorite shows.

Runscott, you're welcome.
Now, ..... about that microscopic card.

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Posted By: Peter Thomas

But those were by no means small!

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Posted By: runscott

Perhaps these were cabinet cards collected by Cuban GI Joe dolls?

Finding a frame for this thing is going to be a bitch.

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Posted By: runscott

The following card is almost the exact width of a dime.

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Posted By: Joe P.

You can put the whole set in one toploader and have your favorite numerologist grader put a number on it.

Positive thoughts brought to you by:
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Posted By: Ryan Christoff

Those cards are extremely rare. There are 100 cards total in the set. 83 are amateurs, 17 pros.

-Ryan

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Posted By: Joe P.

Hello Ryan,
Would you have a check list?
Thank you.

Joe P.

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Posted By: runscott

According to my calculations it would take 7 top-loaders to encase the entire set.

Do you think SGC would grade these?

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Posted By: Joe P.

Peter Thomas I've been meaning to answer the above.
You are right, by all measures of greatness, they were not small. ..... like a Mallorquina.

Just another typical art lover.

Joe P.

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Posted By: Joe P.

Scott:
"According to my calculations it would take 7 top-loaders to encase the entire set.

Do you think SGC would grade these?"
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If not, there's always PRO.

7 top- loaders, now that's what I call a bargain.

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Posted By: fkw

For a checklist check out Ryans site http://www.cubanbaseballcards.com, its the nicest for the tougher early Cuban cards. Frank