What is a “Reed Buy”?

We have tagged all of his acquisitions as a Reed Buy so you’ll know where to look first for all of his deals. Almost every item is “one-of-a-kind” – so when you see something interesting, don’t hesitate, because there are likely many other collectors who are thinking the exact same thing!

This box contains the complete set of series 1 & 2 and 495 cards.

It has 8 randomly selected cards inserted from series 1 & 2.

Look for a hermetically sealed Mantle or Mays card randomly inserted throughout this product!!!

The card fronts feature a color action player photo with a gloss coating and a spot matte finish on the outside border with gold foil stamping. The backs carry another player photo, player information and statistics. The set includes the following subsets: Season Highlights (100-104, 462-466), Prospects (200-207, 487-494), the first ever expansion team cards of the Arizona Diamondbacks (249-251,468-469 and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (252-253, 470-472) and Draft Picks (269-274, 477-483). Card 42 is a special Jackie Robinson tribute card commemorating the 50th anniversary of his contribution to baseball history and numbered for his Dodgers uniform number. Card number 7 does not exist because it was retired in honor of Mickey Mantle. Card number 84 does not exist because Mike Fetters' card was incorrectly numbered 61. Card number 277 does not exist because Chipper Jones' card was incorrectly numbered 276. Rookie Cards include Kris Benson and Eric Chavez.

Product Highlights

• 495 Card Complete Factory Set
• Eric Chavez Rookie
• Kris Benson Rookie

• Manufacturer: Topps
• Product: Base Set
• Series:
• UPC/Barcode: 041116079962
• Release Date: January 1st, 1997

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Base Set
• Product: 1997 Topps Baseball Factory Set Gold (Reed Buy)
• Category: Baseball Cards