1986 Tiffany
Topps Tiffany & Topps Traded Tiffany Factory Sets
1986 Topps Tiffany & Traded Tiffany Set
Print Run: 5,125
The 1986 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 1986 Tiffany set box features a solid brown design accented by an ornate gold border pattern and the classic gold foil seal bearing the words "CONTAINS ONE COMPLETE SET" printed in brown 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.
Based on known serial numbers and surviving examples, it is believed that just over 5,000 1986 Topps Tiffany sets were produced. This relatively low production run, combined with the set's strong rookie card lineup, has made the 1986 Tiffany issue one of the more desirable releases among collectors.
The 1986 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 1986 Tiffany set box features a solid brown design accented by an ornate gold border pattern and the classic gold foil seal bearing the words "CONTAINS ONE COMPLETE SET" printed in brown 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.
Based on known serial numbers and surviving examples, it is believed that just over 5,000 1986 Topps Tiffany sets were produced. This relatively low production run, combined with the set's strong rookie card lineup, has made the 1986 Tiffany issue one of the more desirable releases among collectors.
1986 Topps Tiffany -vs- Base Cards
The 1986 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 incorrectly 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 bright white background, while regular-issue cards typically have a grayish appearance.
Collectors should be aware that some sellers digitally brighten photographs of regular cards to make the backs appear whiter than they actually are. Because of this, online images can sometimes be misleading.
Modern printing technology has 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, thicker card stock, and a glossy finish that are difficult for counterfeit examples to accurately replicate.
Many sellers on eBay and other marketplaces incorrectly 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 bright white background, while regular-issue cards typically have a grayish appearance.
Collectors should be aware that some sellers digitally brighten photographs of regular cards to make the backs appear whiter than they actually are. Because of this, online images can sometimes be misleading.
Modern printing technology has 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, thicker card stock, and a glossy finish that are difficult for counterfeit examples to accurately replicate.
