1987 Tiffany
Topps Tiffany & Topps Traded Tiffany Factory Sets
1987 Topps Tiffany & Traded Tiffany Set
Print Run: 30,000
The 1987 Topps Tiffany and 1987 Topps Traded Tiffany sets were distributed exclusively to hobby dealers in factory cases containing six complete sets per case. The standard 792-card Tiffany set and the Topps Traded Tiffany set were packaged and shipped separately in their own respective cases.
The 792-card Tiffany set was packaged in a distinctive solid purple box featuring an ornate gold border design and sealed with the classic gold foil label bearing the words "CONTAINS ONE COMPLETE SET" printed in purple ink. The bottom of the box is white, and every factory set was individually stamped with a unique serial number in black ink.
Production estimates indicate that fewer than 30,000 factory sets were produced, making the 1987 Topps Tiffany issue one of the more desirable premium factory sets from the 1980s.
The 1987 Topps Tiffany and 1987 Topps Traded Tiffany sets were distributed exclusively to hobby dealers in factory cases containing six complete sets per case. The standard 792-card Tiffany set and the Topps Traded Tiffany set were packaged and shipped separately in their own respective cases.
The 792-card Tiffany set was packaged in a distinctive solid purple box featuring an ornate gold border design and sealed with the classic gold foil label bearing the words "CONTAINS ONE COMPLETE SET" printed in purple ink. The bottom of the box is white, and every factory set was individually stamped with a unique serial number in black ink.
Production estimates indicate that fewer than 30,000 factory sets were produced, making the 1987 Topps Tiffany issue one of the more desirable premium factory sets from the 1980s.
1987 Topps Tiffany -vs- Base Cards
The 1987 Topps Tiffany cards can be distinguished from their regular Topps counterparts by their white cardstock and high-gloss finish. In addition, genuine Tiffany cards do not have the words "PRTN IN U.S.A." printed on the back.
Many sellers on eBay and other online marketplaces incorrectly identify standard Topps cards as Tiffany cards. The easiest way to distinguish a genuine 1987 Topps Tiffany card from a regular base card is by examining the back. Authentic Tiffany cards feature a bright white background, while standard Topps cards have a noticeably gray-toned back.
Collectors should also be aware that some sellers digitally enhance photos or brighten images to make regular cards appear to have the white background of a Tiffany card. As a result, online images alone should not be relied upon for authentication.
Unfortunately, advances in modern printing technology have also led to the production of convincing counterfeit Tiffany reprints. In some cases, it can be nearly impossible to distinguish a fake from a genuine card based solely on photographs of the back.
For this reason, once the card is in hand, it is recommended to compare its cardstock thickness, weight, and high-gloss finish to a known authentic 1987 Topps Tiffany card. A side-by-side comparison remains one of the most reliable methods for verifying authenticity.
Many sellers on eBay and other online marketplaces incorrectly identify standard Topps cards as Tiffany cards. The easiest way to distinguish a genuine 1987 Topps Tiffany card from a regular base card is by examining the back. Authentic Tiffany cards feature a bright white background, while standard Topps cards have a noticeably gray-toned back.
Collectors should also be aware that some sellers digitally enhance photos or brighten images to make regular cards appear to have the white background of a Tiffany card. As a result, online images alone should not be relied upon for authentication.
Unfortunately, advances in modern printing technology have also led to the production of convincing counterfeit Tiffany reprints. In some cases, it can be nearly impossible to distinguish a fake from a genuine card based solely on photographs of the back.
For this reason, once the card is in hand, it is recommended to compare its cardstock thickness, weight, and high-gloss finish to a known authentic 1987 Topps Tiffany card. A side-by-side comparison remains one of the most reliable methods for verifying authenticity.