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2004 Fleer InScribed baseball cards showcase a beautiful design with excellent photography. This 100-card set that was released in September of 2004 features retired greats, veterans, and rookies alike. It’s a stunning release and just one reason why Fleer was once a force in the hobby. I never bought any of this stuff when it first came out but have since picked up the three parallel cards of my player. Much like a lot of other products that came out in 2004, 2004 Fleer InScribed features as insert set with game used memorabilia. 2004 was a monster of a year for the hobby, with what seemed like countless releases and associated parallels by an extensive list of brands and sub-brands. If you collected a guy that was popular in 2004, chances are that your checklist for this particular year alone required a lengthy amount of scrolling. The so called, “Mega Parallel Sets” became popular in 2004, such as those found in 2004 Leaf Exhibits which can hold figures in as many as nearly 90 different parallels for a single player in the set. Lucky for us, 2004 Fleer InScribed make it easy (or so it seems) with just three different parallels to chase for a single player in the set. Thing is, one of these three is of mythical rarity.
If you collect any one player in the set and are looking to build your player’s 3-card run, be aware that while three may not seem like that big a task, it’s a monster. Let’s dig into it:
- Base: These feature a white border and black foil. These are the standard cards that make up the initial 100-card set.
- Gold: These featured a black border and gold foil. These hold a stated print run of 199 copies.
- Red: These feature a black border and red foil. These hold a stated print run of just 5 copies. These are the unicorns that make this run exceptionally difficult to complete.
I was fortunate enough to find my player’s Red parallel. This is an excellent set with a stunning design and one that is likely to be appreciated by many collectors. If you’re looking for something by one of the hobby’s favorite brands, try a box of 2004 Fleer InScribed.
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Set Information:
| Important Date(s) | |
|---|---|
| September 2004 | Release Date |
| Indefinite | Exchange Deadline |
2004 Fleer InScribed is a 100-card set issued in 5-card packs, which came 12 per box and 6 boxes per case. The set consists of: 75 veterans (1-75), 10 retired (76-85), and 15 rookies (86-100). The Autographs Silver and Game Material Silver sets have stated print runs but aren’t serial numbered. The following cards are uncorrected errors with associated print runs being skip-numbered:
- Autographs Purple Randy Johnson is serial numbered to 51 but he only signed 40 copies
- Autographs Red Albert Pujols is serial numbered to 25 but he only signed 10 copies
- Autographs Red Randy Johnson is serial numbered to 25 but he only signed 15 copies
| Set | Total Cards | Print Run(s) | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 100 | 1-75 /- 76-85 /1000 86-100 /325-750 | 5:1 1-75: – 76-85: 1:20 H; 1:200 R 86-100: 1:12 H; 1:100 R |
| Gold | 100 | 199 | 1:18 H |
| Red | 100 | 5 | 1:18 H |
| Autographs Purple | 21 | 3-52 | 1:12 H |
| Autographs Red | 21 | 10-25 (see notes) | 1:12 H |
| Autographs Silver | 21 | 5-322 | 1:12 H |
| Award Winners | 15 | 150 | 1:12 H |
| Award Winners Autographs | 8 | 1-103 | 1:12 H |
| Award Winners Jersey Blue | 14 | 15 | 1:6 H |
| Award Winners Jersey Copper | 14 | 99 | 1:6 H |
| Award Winners Jersey Purple | 14 | 49 | 1:6 H |
| Award Winners Jersey Silver | 14 | 175 | 1:6 H |
| Induction Ceremony | 20 | 80-101 | 1:12 H |
| Induction Ceremony Autographs Bronze | 13 | 30-50 (see notes) | 1:12 H |
| Induction Ceremony Autographs Gold | 13 | 5 | 1:12 H |
| Induction Ceremony Autographs Silver | 13 | 10-15 (see notes) | 1:12 H |
| Induction Ceremony Material Masterpiece | 17 | 1 | 1:6 H |
| Induction Ceremony Material Silver | 17 | 80-101 | 1:6 H |
| Names of the Game | 30 | 299 | 1:12 H |
| Names of the Game Autographs Gold | 18 | 25 | 1:12 H |
| Names of the Game Autographs Silver | 15 | 20-99 | 1:12 H |
| Names of the Game Material Blue | 28 | 20 | 1:6 H |
| Names of the Game Material Copper | 28 | 250 | 1:6 H |
| Names of the Game Material Gold | 28 | 150 | 1:6 H |
| Names of the Game Material Purple | 28 | 33 | 1:6 H |
| Names of the Game Material Red | 28 | 79 | 1:6 H |
| Names of the Game Material Silver | 28 | 150 | 1:48 R |
| Rookie Autographs | 8 | 34-646 (see notes) | 1:12 H |
| Rookie Autographs Notation | 11 | 25-75 (see notes) | 1:12 H |
Induction Ceremony Autographs Bronze:
While all cards in this set are serial numbered to 50, some players signed fewer. See below.
| Card # | Print Run(s) | Player(s) |
|---|---|---|
| NR | 35 | Nolan Ryan |
| OC | 40 | Orlando Cepeda |
| PN | 35 | Phil Niekro |
| RJ | 30 | Reggie Jackson |
| TS | 30 | Tom Seaver |
Induction Ceremony Autographs Silver:
While all cards in this set are serial numbered to 15, some players signed fewer. See below.
| Card # | Print Run(s) | Player(s) |
|---|---|---|
| CF | 10 | Carlton Fisk |
| NR | 10 | Nolan Ryan |
| OC | 10 | Orlando Cepeda |
| PN | 12 | Phil Niekro |
| RJ | 10 | Reggie Jackson |
| TP | 10 | Tony Perez |
| TS | 10 | Tom Seaver |
Rookie Autographs:
While all cards contain a serial number to 750, actual print runs differ. See below.
| Card # | Print Run(s) | Player(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | 240 | Luis A. Gonzalez |
| 90 | 34 | Kevin Youkilis |
| 91 | 350 | Chris Saenz |
| 94 | 175 | Merkin Valdez |
| 96 | 350 | John Gall |
| 100 | 300 | Casey Kotchman |
| DM | 646 | Dallas McPherson |
| SH | 526 | Sean Henn |
Rookie Autographs Notation:
While all cards contain a serial number to 750, their print runs are actually 75. John Gall signed his cards in two different ways. See below.
| Card # | Print Run(s) | Player(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 96A “Star” | 25 | John Gall |
| 96B “Go Cards” | 50 | John Gall |
I never collected any 2004 Fleer Inscribed, but this set kind of looks like 2003 Fleer Avant (which I did buy a box of in 2003). Do you have any 2003 Avant cards in your collection? Perhaps I need to check out the Radicards Museum and take a look. 2003 Avant features one of my favorite designs of all time – it is nice to see that Fleer kept a similar looking product in 2004.
I absolutely agree that this set is reminisce of 2003 Fleer Avant, which is another excellent set. And yes, I do have Fleer Avant in the Museum.
Where did the release figures for the SP’d autos come from? Were the packed out print runs confirmed by Fleer?
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the comment. Print runs can be re-confirmed on the Beckett website, and yes, all has been confirmed by Fleer.