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Originally Posted by Mark17
Until 1973, cards were released in series, and the high numbers were released last. Sometimes, stores didn't need as many, if they still had unsold cards from previous series in stock. So, they may have ordered fewer, or none, of the last series. They knew once baseball season ended, kids would be buying cards of other sports, and unsold baseball cards would be dead inventory.
Others can elaborate further, but that's it in a nutshell.
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Ok, makes sense, i kinda thought it was along those lines but just wanted verification from other collectors. I was eyeballing a 71 Topps Richie Allen card #650 which to me would seem like a normal common card. i cannot find one under $20 it seems.
Thanks for clearing this up for me