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This blog will discuss the 1980s and the baseball card collecting hobby, with a focus on the Chicago Cubs. Contrary to vintage baseball cards, the majority of modern cards are affordable. The various sets will be considerably simpler to obtain. So, with thousands of cards in between, we'll start with 80 Topps and end with 89 Upper Deck. The apex of this period was represented by the Sandberg Rookie of the Year in 1983.


Saturday, January 27, 2024

1986 All-Star Set Collector's Edition (Glossy Send-Ins) Cubs

Number of Cards

60 cards in the 1986 All-Star Set Collector's Edition (Glossy Send-Ins) which has 1 Cubs player.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

Upon redeeming the exclusive offer cards discovered in the 1986 Topps Wax Packs, customers were rewarded with a set of 10 cards from the Topps Company Store. These cards boast a glossy player photograph with a white border and a green frame, encasing a vibrant full-color image of the player. On the reverse side, the cards proudly display the inscription "All-Star Set Collector's Edition," along with the player's name, team, and position, all elegantly printed in red and blue on a white card stock. This set was uninteresting, providing no details on the cards, and featuring just one Cubs player out of 60. A letdown, not a good investment. Making matters even worse, there was not a single Cubs player included in the 1986 Topps - Glossy All-Stars insert set.

Chicago Cubs 1986 All-Star Set Collector's Edition (Glossy Send-Ins) Checklist


Number Player
34 Ryne Sandberg