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Description1997 Collector's Choice is a 506-card set released in two series of 246 and 260 cards, respectively. DistributionSeries One: 36 packs per box, 12 cards per pack (MSRP: $0.99). Series Two: 36 packs per box, 14 cards per pack (MSRP: $1.29). Factory Sets Retail bags contained 20 2-card packs. Retail blasters: 12 9-card packs per box. ReviewsInsertion RatiosSeries One
Series Two
ChecklistBase SetSeries OneRookie Class
League Leaders
Post-Season Celebration
Checklists
Series TwoChecklists
Griffey's Hot List
Rookie Class
UpdateA 30-card Update set was made available to collectors who mailed in 10 series two wrappers (plus a check or money order for $3 to cover postage and handling) prior to the December 1st, 1997 deadline.
InsertsThe Big ShowRandomly inserted into each Series One pack, this 45-card set features commentary by ESPN SportsCenter television sportscasters, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick. Also available in a "World Headquarters Edition" parallel.
Stick'UmsThese 30 stickers were randomly inserted into Series One packs.
Stick'Ums RetailThis 28-sticker set was distributed in specially marked packs. Each pack contained 15 stickers and three Collector's Choice base cards. While the design and photos used are the same as the Stick 'Ums inserted into Collector's Choice packs, the only difference is the size of the set, and the fact that these Stick'Ums are NOT sequentially-numbered.
Premier PowerRandomly inserted in Series One packs, this 20-card set features borderless color action player photos and information about the 20 top Major League Home Run hitters. A Gold parallel was also available in Series One packs, and ten 5" X 7" Jumbo Premier Power cards were inserted into each factory set.
Clearly DominantThis five-card set was randomly inserted into Series One packs.
All-Star ConnectionInserted into every Series Two pack, this 45-card set celebrates the unique history of Baseball's All Star Game and highlights the League's top All-Star caliber players.
Crash the GameInserted in Series Two packs, cards from this interactive game set features three separate cards each of 30 top home run hitters. If the featured player hit a home run during the series specified on the card, the card could than have been redeemed for a special card of the same player. Instant Win parallel cards, which were good for the entire 30-card redemption set were also inserted into Series Two packs as "case hits."
Crash the Game ExchangeThis 30-card set was redeemable two ways through the Crash the Game contest. Each player hitting a home run during the dates specified on the game cards (see above) was exchangeable for an upgraded version of that same player. However, only 22 of the 30 players were winners. The remaining eight short-printed cards were only available with a Crash the Game Instant Win card (inserted one per 721 packs), which was redeemable for a complete 30-card upgraded set.
Big ShotsThis 19-card, Series Two, set features unique and exciting photos depicting some of the game's most recognized players. Also available in a Gold Signature Parallel.
Toast of the TownInserted into Series Two packs, this 30-card set features color photos of some of the best Major League players.
New FrontierRandomly inserted into Series Two packs, this 40-card set showcases the most anticipated InterLeague match-ups. Each card features a color player cut-out of a great player from either the American or National League on half of a baseball diamond background and is designed to fit with another card displaying a great player match-up from the opposite league to complete the diamond.
Memorable MomentsThis 20-card set was inserted into specially-marked six-card retail packs. The "A" series cards, which are gold foil stamped, were in Series One, while the "B" cards, which have bronze foil, were in Series Two.
Which Upper Deck baseball cards are worth money?1990 Upper Deck Heroes Reggie Jackson Autograph. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #156 Ken Griffey Jr. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #702 Mike Witt Error. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #734 Nolan Ryan. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #13 Deion Sanders Rookie Card. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #334 Rickey Henderson. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #24 Ken Griffey Jr. ... . 1990 Upper Deck #34 Nolan Ryan.. Are Upper Deck trading cards worth anything?An immediate question asked by many collectors is what their cards are worth. Upper Deck does not put values on trading cards, we simply manufacture them. A secondary market exists on single card and set sales. You can read this story that provides you with details on how you can determine the value of your card(s).
Which baseball cards are most collectible?Most expensive baseball cards in history. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle: $12.6 million.. 1909 T-206 Honus Wagner: $7.25 million.. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth: $4.212 million.. 2009 Bowman Draft Mike Trout: $3.936 million.. 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth: $2.46 million.. 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente: $1.107 million.. How do I know if my baseball cards are worth a lot of money?Print Year. Normally, the older a baseball card is the more likely it will have higher value. There are many exceptions to this rule, too many to list, but in general this is true. For example, common 1909 T206 cards are worth something while many common cards printed in the 1980's are not.
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