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Posted By: JimCrandell

Al,

I have to disagree with something you said:

"there are way too many ungraded cards out there post-1953 to get a true picture of condition rarity".

I disagree--because the sample sizes are much bigger I think for 50s and 60s sets you get an even better picture. In 1962 Topps why is Don Landrum a pop 1 in psa 8 and better and other commons as high as 40(a guess)? In 1955 Topps why is Art Fowler a pop 17 and others as high as 70. I could go through every set. And it is reflected in what you pay as well. Cards with lower pops in the 50s can easily go for 10-20X smr. Heck, the Landrum would probably go for $2,000.

Jim