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Webster 08-27-2018 06:19 AM

Correct Size for 1971 Topps Greatest moments?
 
I have seen both 4 3/4" and 4 5/8 listed. Have several that measure 4 5/8 that look good to me.

Which is correct?

Thanks.

quitcrab 08-29-2018 10:49 AM

I would think the 4 3/4.... The bigger the better.

jimm 08-29-2018 04:23 PM

I have a couple I check

bobsbbcards 08-31-2018 07:02 AM

I just measured a batch of them, and all of mine are 4-21/32".

For the fraction challenged, 4-21/32" is 1/32" bigger than 4-5/8" and 3/32" shorter than 4-3/4".

And before you axe, they are all 2-15/32" tall.

ZiggerZagger 08-31-2018 07:22 AM

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jmoran19 09-01-2018 12:53 PM

Should be same size as 1969 and 1970 basketball cards

“1970 Topps set consists of 175 cards, each 2-1/2” by 4-11/16”

Webster 09-04-2018 06:32 AM

So Far
 
Alright - so far, we have 4 answers to the question...and all are different.

Appreciate the input very much, but given the lack of consensus, would be interested to hear from others.

JollyElm 09-04-2018 03:19 PM

All of mine (6 or 7 total) are graded and all of them measure out to possibly the tiniest bit (microscopically) past the 4 5/8 inches mark on my ruler. None of them fall short of that mark and I would unhesitantly (is that truly a word?) call them measured 4 5/8 inches. There is no way in bloody heck that they would ever be called 4 3/4.

bobsbbcards 09-05-2018 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JollyElm (Post 1810260)
All of mine (6 or 7 total) are graded and all of them measure out to possibly the tiniest bit (microscopically) past the 4 5/8 inches mark on my ruler. None of them fall short of that mark and I would unhesitantly (is that truly a word?) call them measured 4 5/8 inches. There is no way in bloody heck that they would ever be called 4 3/4.

Yep, 1/32" past the 4-5/8" mark. Nowhere near the 4-3/4" mark. The reason the guide (for the '69-70 basketball) calls them 2-1/2" by 4-11/16" is that 1/32" of an inch is WAY too picky for a price guide. They'll round to the nearest 1/16".


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