Quote:
Originally Posted by homerunhitter
I think my point on my post is for example are there many people here chafing 1979 topps or 1978 topps? Or getting excited about 1977 topps! I think more would get excited about 1952 topps or 1953 topps or chasing 1955 topps or 1956 topps versus 1974 topps!
|
The simple answer to that is Duh! Of course people are more excited to chase '52 and '53 vs. 1974. The reason is time.
1970's card values are rising, especially in high grade due to time passing. In 20 years, you'll think differently about 70's cards. Granted one will always have a set they like less than others, but watch card values, especially of the stars over the next 5-10 years and beyond. They won't be thought of as junk.
One thing that does differentiate sets after 1973, is there is no extra value for High #s, common or stars. A Mark Lemongello or Rogelio Moret card will likely never command any value, but mid to low grade 50's commons are often sold for $1 or $2, so it's not like they are skyrocketing. There is a little more cache to older stars. There was also an air of mystery about many from the 50's and 60's due to the lack of television.
The only way we will ever truly know what the hard definition of the junk era is will be in 30-40 years, are people seeking out the stars from the mid-80s to early 90s. If a 1983 Tony Gwynn in a PSA 8 doesn't appreciate proportionately (as it seems to have stayed stagnant for the most part now), then you'll have your answer. But to look at the 1970's cards as junk, in my opinion, indicates a narrow minded view and ignores what history shall provide us.