Reader Brandie Stucky emailed a question about a sneaky little Eric Chavez card:
I have a 2002 SPx # 209 – Eric Chavez.
It matches the card pictured on page 1245 of the 2008 Standard Catalog. However, those in the book, are only listed up to number 190. Having gone through a few thousand cards over the last few weeks, I think I have the book figured out, but who knows!
Anyway, if you could point me in the right direction, I’d be very grateful!
I put this query to Tuff Stuff staffer and my colleague, Joe Clemens. He knows the database of the modern issues like the back of his hand, solves the mystery:
Your card isn’t listed in 2002 SPX because it came out of 2002 Upper Deck
Rookie Update.We list cards with the product that the card came out of. Rookie Update
updated three sets: SP Authentic, SPX and Diamond CollectionIts on page 1615 in the 2009 Edition.
Thanks for asking your question and for buying our book, Brandie.
Don I was wondering if you might be able to help me with some info on a card I purchased a couple of months ago. It is a 2006 Topps Allen & Ginter Rip card of Alex Rodriguez with the back of the card #PP-1. I’ve heard they were given to dealers as a promo. The question is are there any other players and how many different players are out there? I ran this on the Tuff Stuff and SCD sites but didn’t get much response . Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. I will post a scan if if you like , Not sure if this is going to the correct spot but here goes….Thanks Brett