1980s Checklists

Pretty simple to get all of the Topps & O-Pee-Chee base checklists from the 1980s, all unmarked and, for the most part, in great condition.

The only card that has been a challenge is the #99A error variation from 1988-89 O-Pee-Chee; this version was distributed in vending cases, and incorrectly shows 1-99 in the top right, even though the checklist actually lists 1-132. (the second checklist, #198A, is similar; it shows 100-198 in the top right, but the checklist has 133-264. I found one of these without issue.)

Another weird aspect of 1988-89 O-Pee-Chee checklists is that while #99 lists 1-66 on the front, and 67-132 on the back, #198 lists 199-264 on the front, and 133-198 on the back. The latter seems backwards to me.

Finally, there is an 1989-90 checklist I'm pretty proud of having, Tembec Test #198. This was part of an internal print run of 132 cards, testing lighter paper from Tembec in Quebec. They were never meant to make it to market, but some have trickled out, and – when offered – command massive premiums. Read more about the Tembec Test cards…