Ranking high # series by degree of difficulty (and why?)
Now that I am close on my post war set run, I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the high numbers. Difficult is a relative term because they all seem readily available- it is just that some cost more than others. What I am wondering is why? We obviously know the 52 high story - but what happened in 66 and 67 that didnt happen in 65 and 68? Why is 69 easier than 70?
I would rank them -
Tough (much more expensive than low # commons)
52
53
67
66
62
61
55
72
70
Tougher than normal but not as out of control as the first group
59
57 (mid)
71
63
Not much of a noticeable difference
54
56
58
64
65
68
69
It has been a while since I built some of the sets so my memory fails me a bit on 64 and 63
For those who collected these out of the packs, did something different happen in the tough years? Late issue? Better than average football set that diverted attention? I understand the concept of the high series and why collectors might have lost steam, I just dont understand what makes one year more expensive than another. With the exception of dumping them in the ocean I would expect similar relative scarcity.
Thoughts? Your ranking of toughness?
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53-55 Red Mans Complete Set
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