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These along with some of the Traded sets in the late 80s and early 90s were printed in Ireland.  A good example is the 1990 Traded set which has a much brighter yellow back.  For this particular set (in this thread), I think this is where they picked up their "UK" designation.  It is odd that I have never seen anyone add a variation of the Traded sets for where it was printed.

In the case of the 1990 Topps Traded, they released the factory sets (white stock) and wax packs (gray [or grey] stock). Since both versions sold at the same price, no differentiation was ever made. My extras co-mingle (numerically) in my commons box - I don't keep them as "white" vs. "gray". Reason I mention this, I'm rather over-particular about sorting my cards (some might call it a "particular type of" retentive). And if I'm not separating them, I can't imagine who would be! (LOL)

sandyrusty wrote: These along with some of the Traded sets in the late 80s and early 90s were printed in Ireland.  A good example is the 1990 Traded set which has a much brighter yellow back.  For this particular set (in this thread), I think this is where they picked up their "UK" designation.  It is odd that I have never seen anyone add a variation of the Traded sets for where it was printed.

Ireland is not in the UK

While this is correct, Ireland is a lot closer to the UK than it is to the US. In addition, these mini cards (that were printed in Ireland - not in the UK) were slated for exclusive release in the UK (not the US), but many dealers in the US had (or made) connections with people in the UK to obtain boxes and cases of the mini product. Dealers in the US came to calling the product "UK Mini" - regardless what the packaging said. While I am no means opposed to the set name being changed to what the wrappers/boxes read, it may confuse some collectors. I think this info belongs in the Trivia section for the set.

switzr1 wrote: Ireland is not in the UK