2008 TOPPS 1888 ALLEN & GINTER NATIONAL SET W BABE RUTH

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WINNING BIDDER:Please click on the checkout image on the left to complete your purchase. Using any other checkout method may result in incorrect order totals that delay processing. Search Our Listings: FAQ | RETURN POLICY | CONTACT US | ABOUT US 2008 TOPPS 1888 ALLEN & GINTER NATIONAL SET W BABE RUTH (click for larger image) This is a special 6 card set (including a very limited 6th card of Babe Ruth) produced by Topps for this years National Sports Card Convention. They are styled after the famous 1888 Allen & Ginter cards (1 x 2 3/4) and were only given out in special 5 card packs to just a few hundred VIP registrants (who paid about $120.00 for the ticket). These are very scarce-less than 2500 were made and perhaps 900 were given out at the show. We have several of all 5 cards. All cards feature players from famous events at Yankee Stadium. The cards are: Card #2 Lou Gehrig July 4, 1939 His famous retirement speech I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth, #3 Jackie Robinson September 28, 1955- his famous steal of home against the Yankees in the world series, #4 Don Larsen October 8, 1956 The Moment, famed shot of Larsen, with Yogi Berra jumping into arms after his perfect game, #5 Johnny Unitas famous 1958 NFL title game the greatest game ever played, #7 (of course) Mickey Mantle May 22, 1963-hits home run to beat the As the hardest ball I ever hit, almost hitting it out of Yankee Stadium. And #1 Babe Ruth a special extremely limited card (about half as many produced as others) of The Bambino April 18, 1923, with Babe hitting the first home run ever in the House that Ruth built. The backs are nice too, describing the famous event. All cards Near Mint or better. Please note below- - we combine shipping on multiple card purchases. Also, please remember our 30-year guarantee-- all cards are subject to your approval. Please call toll free if you ever need assistance..................................................... BUYING OLD BASEBALL & FOOTBALL CARDS- We buy sets, partial sets, stars and collections from 1975 & older. Please call if you need help or have cards to sell. Product Code: 80408019 Purchase Information Shipping: Shipping and handling for this item is $2.95. Please check our low shipping costs...we combine shipping. These rates apply to orders for multiple cards. Shipping only $2.95 for orders under $30.00 .......$3.95 for orders $30 to $200 .......$4.95 for orders $200 to $500 .......$5.95 for orders $500 and more .......Sets-we charge actual shipping & insurance. Insurance is optional $3.95 for orders below $200 .......$6 for orders $200 to $500 .......$11 for orders $500 to $2000 .......$15 for orders $2000 to $5000 We strongly recommend it for larger orders. We are not responsible for damaged or lost uninsured purchases. Sales Tax: Sales Tax is applicable in the following states: California. Payment: We accept and prefer VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover on our secure web server. We also accept PayPal, personal and cashier checks, and money orders. Payment must be received within 10 days of the end of the auction. Checkout: You may checkout immediately after auction close by clicking on the "checkout now" image above. To avoid potential processing delays, please use our checkout link to complete your purchase. WINNING BIDDER, please click on the checkout image to complete your purchase: are some of our other auction listings you may be interested in. See All of Our Listings Infopia :: Leaders in Listing Innovation read more

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