2002-03 Just Stars Test Design Baseball Forum

I just picked up a 2003 Just Minors - Just Stars Black - Test Design Hanley Ramirez autograph out of 500. That's a mouthful, and as it doesn't seem to be listed here on TCDB, I thought I would try to look into possibly putting together a checklist together. Unfortunately, apart from some sporadic COMC, Amazon and Ebay listings, there doesn't seem to be a definitive place to find all the Black, Gold, auto, non-auto options for that old set.

Maybe this is a silly question, but would the only way to put a set like this together would be to go through all of those random links and try to get a checklist together? How would one know if it's even complete? I believe that I saw in a thread that uploading an incomplete checklist is frowned upon, so I don't wish to just put a few of my findings on TCDB if it clearly looks incomplete.

Thanks for any advice.

http://baseballcardpedia.com/index.php/2002-03_Just_Rookies

This set?

Close! Same picture but different design and numbering. Thank for looking, I may try and peruse that site to see if anything shows up.

When undertaking the task of compiling a checklist for a set like this, it's crucial to acknowledge the distinct challenges presented by its "test design" nature. The distribution of these cards, primarily to dealers rather than directly to consumers, results in varied handling and distribution practices. This variety necessitates adopting a "best effort" research approach, especially considering the different versions of the set, such as Black, Gold, auto, and non-auto options, which are often not clearly listed.

The lack of a single comprehensive source for all variations of this older set, combined with the fragmented nature of information across platforms like COMC, Amazon, and eBay, means that compiling a complete checklist requires diligent cross-referencing among these sources. Although uploading an incomplete checklist is generally not recommended, creating a preliminary version for personal use, even if it's incomplete, is an essential starting point.

In my research of this set, I've primarily used information from Beckett, which provided details on various inserts. While Beckett's data isn't always entirely accurate, it often serves as a good starting point, and sometimes it's the only resource available. Throughout this process, I've identified and rectified several errors, including COMC's mislabeling of certain cards (labeling them as SN500 instead of SN50) and inaccuracies in Beckett's card numbering. These amendments underscore the dynamic nature of this task.

For some sets, to facilitate ongoing refinement, it can be helpful to encourage users to submit an Inaccuracy Report (IR) if they encounter any missing or incorrectly listed items. This approach, similar to the one used in recent Buyback-type sets, aims to ensure the checklist's accuracy and completeness over time. However, for this particular set, such a measure may not be necessary.

Anyway, from the added checklists, your card will either be 
https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/399849/cid/23241400/2002-03-Just-Stars-Test-Design---Autographs-Black-Silver-JS03.HR2-Hanley-Ramirez?PageIndex=1

or

https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/399843/cid/23241357/2002-03-Just-Stars-Test-Design---Autographs-White-Silver-JS03.HR1-Hanley-Ramirez?PageIndex=1

Wow, thanks! An excellent, comprehensive idea to an approach, thanks for that. Yes, my card is one of those, though I will see if I can find some others to add to that checklist now that it's available.