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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Year: 1990

Set: Fleer Canadian (Rate)

Card: #34 Paul Kilgus


“ Fleer's 10th consecutive entry in the baseball card market was pretty dismal. Beyond the terrible graphics (do we really need part of the picture to pop over the top border on every card?), the card stock was thinner than previous years and the quality control wasn't there - if you open a pack of these cards, no two cards are going to be the same size. The only difference from what I have seen between the US and Canadian versions is where it was printed and the fact that it says so on the Canadian version. Not really sure what the need was for the different version. ” -vrooomed

“ LOVE IT!!! ” -carthage44

“ The Cubs would have looked good in pullover pinstripes had they not worn sansabelt pants. The thick blue stripe across the middle does not go well with the overall look. ” -jlaz10

“ Used to have most of this set back in 90/91 then foolishly started trading away tons of stuff when I got back into the hobby in mid2000s. Back in 91 or 92 (the last few times I went to a local card show) one of the sellers had grab bags I think for $1 and $5 (or maybe $1 and $2) that were simply paper lunch bags filled with 50some cards, or more for the higher price and these 1990 Fleers were most of what was in those bags. I remember getting several Baseball and I think one or two football bags. ” -captkirk42

“ Something other then Topps ? I like it :). The " vital signs" on the bottom don't qualify as "saber stats", but it is still a nice touch. ” -engine614

“ Easier on the eyes than what Topps had offered that year! ” -Shane715


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switzr1

Posts: 6332
Joined: Dec 2013
Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:16 AM

Maybe the worst cardboard ever used in a mainstream set was 1990 Fleer baseball.  I would assume this Canadian is no different than the American counterpart I have.  The cards have always been hard to separate because the edges are weird.


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I'm going to reevaluate how I collect after the new year. It's just getting way too expensive for the new stuff.  Sometimes I just want to buy a pack, not a whole box or even blaster.


   

ecgrimm01

Posts: 4
Joined: Jun 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015 10:06 PM

i actually like these cards alot.as mentioned above, much better than the topps offering

 


   

collect-a-set

Posts: 81
Joined: Feb 2013
Friday, June 19, 2015 12:09 AM

One of my favorite sets. Despite most people hating it. 1991 yellow I despised.

   


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