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APBA BASEBALL Complete Game 1984 Season Cards Included |
APBA has been producing statistical replay games since the 1950's and is acknowledged by most to be the father of all modern replay games. The baseball game first came out in 1952. These games are very detailed and highly realistic yet they are flexible enough to allow you to play at the level of complexity with which you are most comfortable. There have been numerous changes to the game over the years and you should be aware that not all cards sets are 100% compatible with all editions of the game. This is just my opinion of course but I consider the "blue box" edition of the game to be superior to any of the later issues put out by the company. Once you get the hang of where everything is located on the charts the game flows very nicely. I find that the newer "book" format for the charts slows things down quite a bit. This listing is for a complete set of game parts. It includes all the components you need to play this edition the game. It does not include any player cards. If you don't already have a set of cards to use with the game just click HERE to see a list of the season sets that I have available for purchase. |
The card set is overall in EXCELLENT-NEAR MINT condition. This is a complete set of player cards based on the 1984 season stats (issued in 1985) consisting of 26 cards per team. The set includes the XBs and the original roster sheet (plus the XBs roster sheet). These are the original vintage cut cards on quality card stock (not the new thin stock versions). |
I have inventoried and inspected the cards and every card has been accounted for. There is one card that is yellowed on the face. There are a few cards with some light rub-off of the blue backing onto the faces, a few with minor handling wear and one card with discoloration on it's face. The only team that appears to have been used much is the BRAVES and this is only shown by their cards being slightly less stiff. On the whole the cards, and the envelopes, show little use. I would grade them 8-9 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The other game parts are in VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT condition. The game is complete with all of the game components. The scoresheets are photocopies. It shows some use but on the whole the game is very clean and was well cared-for. Overall I would grade the game parts 7 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below). |
The game box is in VERY GOOD condition. As is usually the case with the big APBA boxes this one has some split corners and rubbing but still holds together well. I would grade it a 5-6 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below). |
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Do you know that sinking feeling when you are in
the middle of
replaying a
season or sequence of games only to find that the card for one of the
key
players is missing? Well I have thoroughly
inventoried this set and
compared it to the roster list so you can be assured that you
won't get
that feeling while playing with this set. I am not of the
opinion
that a simple card count
will do. The sets often came with missing or
duplicate cards from the
factory, and who knows what the original owner may have done with them
in the course of playing with them.... Be sure to ask
your card seller if they have in fact verified
that the card set is complete by comparing it to the
original roster
list.
I have also carefully inspected each and every
card in order to determine the condition grade I have given to this
set. I do
not feel that a cursory flipping through of the cards is adequate to
determine the condition of a set - it is too easy to miss
something.
Once again -
I would suggest asking your
card seller to verify that they have done a
careful inspection of the condition of all the cards in the set
before putting their grade on it.
CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I
will only
give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Cards
will have at worst some dented corners from shuffling around in the
box. Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously taken care of
well. Cards may have denting to the corners, perhaps
a few
may have
light stains or other very light handling wear, but the vast
majority will be close to flawless. Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for, but it still has
fared pretty well. Cards will have dented corners and
perhaps
some may have rubber band wear to the edges. A few cards
(less
than 10%) may have handling creases, yellowing to the
edges
(a few may be yellowed on the faces), or light stains.
Perhaps a
couple may have writing or some dried rubber band residue (this will be
noted). All card results will be fully readable.
Other game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still perfectly
playable. Cards will show moderate to heavy use and many will be
yellowed, stained, creased, written on or have rubber band
residue. A couple may be torn and taped back together.
All
card results will be fully readable. Other game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Cards are
heavily worn and some are badly damaged. Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.