Brett Craig dropped this in the comment section but it’s definitely a topic for its own post:
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
Promo cards are an interesting breed. Most of them, no doubt you know, are worth less than their brethren, especially in this particular set: Far more of the promos were probably made than the actual rip card (limited to 100) but we can’t know for sure. This A-Rod piece seems to go for $100-$150, so it’s clearly less common than promos I am accustomed to. Like you I’m having a difficult time finding evidence of this particular card’s existence, but there is a 2006 Mantle Mini (PP-2) that goes for about $10, and a promo set from the 2006 National that is unrelated but can be confused with it. I have emailed someone who looks like he might have some more info on this, stay tuned.
Of course, anyone reading this who can add some knowledge, please drop it in the comments section.
Send me a pic & I will post it.
I sent a scan of the Arod card not sure if you received it or not .Also not sure where to send other questions or ideas other than the comments section I looked all over the blog and this was the only way to reach you. Any way to do it an easier way ? Brett