Exhibits are great for picking up some great names at very little cost.
Both the Dimaggio and a Ted Williams are available in the 1939-46 Salutations set. I am not aware of any reprints of this set. The Dimaggio (printed into the 1960's?) can be had for $20 in lower, but presentable, grades. Many times there is writing on the back. Once in a while some folks will get into bidding wars on some. This can last for weeks. Just let it pass. There are 2 different Williams', one is cheap and the other is quite tough.
Other big stars (Robinson, Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Clemente, etc.) are available in the 1947-66 Exhibit sets. All of these can be found in generally nicer condition for $20 or less. Some of these were reprinted. Usually you can tell by extra printing along the bottom (An Exhibit card 1980 Hall of Fame). Also many of the reprints have a white back.
For older sets, I like some of the larger, exhibit card sized, issues. Sets like the National Chicle fine or wide pens have some big names that sell for quite little.
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