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2008 Topps Mayo Black Front Printing Plates Michael Turner
Once upon a time, press plates were popular. They were unique, they were rare and they offered collectors a chance to own a piece that helped make the thousands of other cards that were sitting in collections, showcases, common boxes and still in packs.
Nowadays they are an afterthought. Unless you’re sitting on a plate card of a player who has a great following in the hobby, odds are the plate card can be had for less than $20.
Check out this latest example I found on Checkoutmycards.com. This is a Michael Turned 2008 Topps Mayo mini press plate, although it could be of anybody. Do you see Michael Turner? I sure as hell don’t.
This could be the worst press plate card I have ever seen. Usually you see the outline of the image that was produced on every other card. Here are we have is a seemingly blank “Warm Grey” color plate.
In case you’re interested, here is the basic card that this gem helped make.
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Ugh … this card is just horrible.
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