Help? 1982-83 Diamond Classics Sample?

[Loyalty32]

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Is anyone familiar with this set? Specifically, the "Sample" cards. I picked up a set a week or so ago and noticed it had two Burleigh Grimes #36 cards. One of which is a Sample. I can't seem to find any sample card from any player featured in this set listed or pictured anywhere. I've looked on eBay, COMC, Beckett etc... Maybe I'm just overlooking it. My eyes aren't as good as they once were!

Front and back scans of the regular card and the sample card are below. Any insight is appreciated!

Thanks
Craig

*I did find a link to a Promo, but not a Sample:
https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/71615/cid/6425115/1982-83-Diamond-Classics-NNO-Promo-Card


Burleigh Grimes 1982-83 Diamond Classics #36




Burleigh Grimes 1982-83 Diamond Classics #36 (Sample)

 

[metsman1986]

Maybe the sample was included in a trade publication.........Beckett, etc......I know 20 years ago they use to do it............

 

[Loyalty32]

Possibly. I just find it odd that I can't find one listed/pictured anywhere.

Thanks
Craig

 

[mrhaverkamp]

Just checked the backs of all of my cards; no samples. There's a similar set released the following year by same company, TCDB calls it "Original All-Stars" by Big League Collectibles. No promos or samples for that set either. Must have been issued in conjunction with the 50th Anniv of the All-Star game.

 

[Loyalty32]

Thanks for the info and taking the time!

Thanks
Craig