1985 Tiffany
Topps Tiffany & Topps Traded Tiffany Factory Sets
1985 Topps Tiffany & Traded Tiffany Set
Print Run: 5,000
The 1985 Topps Tiffany and Topps Traded Tiffany sets were made available exclusively to hobby dealers in cases containing six complete sets. The 792-card factory set and the Traded set were packaged and distributed separately.
The 1985 Tiffany set box features a solid blue design accented by an ornate gold border pattern and the classic gold foil seal bearing the words "CONTAINS ONE COMPLETE SET" printed in blue ink. The bottom of the box is white.
Each 792-card Tiffany set was stamped with a unique set number in black ink, while Traded Tiffany sets were not serial numbered.
It is generally believed that approximately 5,000 1985 Topps Tiffany sets were produced, making them significantly scarcer than their regular-issue counterparts and one of the more desirable Tiffany releases among collectors.
The 1985 Topps Tiffany and Topps Traded Tiffany sets were made available exclusively to hobby dealers in cases containing six complete sets. The 792-card factory set and the Traded set were packaged and distributed separately.
The 1985 Tiffany set box features a solid blue design accented by an ornate gold border pattern and the classic gold foil seal bearing the words "CONTAINS ONE COMPLETE SET" printed in blue ink. The bottom of the box is white.
Each 792-card Tiffany set was stamped with a unique set number in black ink, while Traded Tiffany sets were not serial numbered.
It is generally believed that approximately 5,000 1985 Topps Tiffany sets were produced, making them significantly scarcer than their regular-issue counterparts and one of the more desirable Tiffany releases among collectors.
1985 Topps Tiffany -vs- Base Cards
The 1985 Topps Tiffany cards can be distinguished from their regular-issue counterparts by their white card stock and high-gloss finish. In addition, authentic Tiffany cards do not have the asterisk (*) before the copyright line and do not contain the words "PRTD. IN U.S.A." on the reverse.
Many sellers on eBay and other marketplaces mistakenly, or intentionally, list regular-issue cards as Tiffany cards. For cards from the 792-card factory set, the easiest way to identify a Tiffany card is by examining the back. Authentic Tiffany cards feature a clean white background, while regular-issue cards typically have a grayish appearance.
It is important to note that some sellers digitally brighten photographs of regular cards to make the backs appear whiter than they actually are. As a result, online images can sometimes be misleading.
Advances in modern printing technology have also made it possible for counterfeit Tiffany reprints to be produced. Some of these fakes can closely resemble authentic cards, making it difficult or even impossible to determine authenticity from photographs alone.
Once the card is in hand, the best method of authentication is to compare its thickness and gloss to a known authentic Tiffany card from the same year. Genuine Tiffany cards have a distinct premium feel and finish that is difficult for counterfeit examples to accurately replicate.
Many sellers on eBay and other marketplaces mistakenly, or intentionally, list regular-issue cards as Tiffany cards. For cards from the 792-card factory set, the easiest way to identify a Tiffany card is by examining the back. Authentic Tiffany cards feature a clean white background, while regular-issue cards typically have a grayish appearance.
It is important to note that some sellers digitally brighten photographs of regular cards to make the backs appear whiter than they actually are. As a result, online images can sometimes be misleading.
Advances in modern printing technology have also made it possible for counterfeit Tiffany reprints to be produced. Some of these fakes can closely resemble authentic cards, making it difficult or even impossible to determine authenticity from photographs alone.
Once the card is in hand, the best method of authentication is to compare its thickness and gloss to a known authentic Tiffany card from the same year. Genuine Tiffany cards have a distinct premium feel and finish that is difficult for counterfeit examples to accurately replicate.
