FT: Hoard of Tough 1973 Topps #280 Al Kaline 'Bandage/Band Aid' Variations to Trade

[JollyElm]

I have a cool group of PSA/SGC graded (and wickedly tough/expensive)
1973 Topps #280 Al Kaline 'Bandage/Band Aid' Variations
available for a good swap (not interested in selling, just trading).

• I haven't put a specific dollar trade value on anything. We all know what these guys are generally 'worth.'
• I need something big-time substantial in return. Check how much they sell for.
• If you're interested in a card/cards, PLMK from the get-go what types of stuff you have to trade.
• This variation is the absolute key to the 1973 Topps master set.
• My autographed versions here are the only ones I've ever seen in nature, so going the auction route might be a better bet. Not really sure at this point.
• Thanks for taking a look!

There is a list of things I am generally looking for posted below. If you are interested in talking, give me a shout!






***Notes***
• To be clear, the first image is actually an amalgam of different scans.
• None of the PSA cards have the variation noted on the slab. Me and others urged PSA for years to include it, but we were met with derision. Now, of course, they put it on the holder.
• The SGC card was literally the first one with "With Bandage" on the slab. (They actually listened to me when I asked for it to be included.)
• I received the autographs TTM shortly before 'Mr. Tiger' passed away. It was a big-time risky move, but I like to live dangerously.


I am particularly interested in these:
• Tough to find errors and variations from the 50's through the early 70's
• HOFers in nice shape from the 50's through early 70's (preferably graded, but open to cards in their natural state)
• Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth and Nolan Ryan cards
• 1971 Topps Greatest Moments
• 1964 Topps Stand-Ups HOFers in nice shape
• 1961-67 Topps high numbers and SP's
• 1963 Fleer BB stars and HOFers in nice shape
• 1967 Laughlin World Series (with address on back) in high grade
• Major HOFer rookie cards
• 1954 Bowman BB stars and HOFers in nice shape
• 1954 Red Heart BB (need virtually any in nice shape)
• 1972-73 OPC Hockey starter set in nice shape, hopefully with stars and/or high numbers
• And who knows what else?

[JollyElm]

Bump!

Any serious traders (looking for extremely tough cards) out there?

[JollyElm]

Yawning bump.

[Kutcher55]

Whoa. Can’t be too many of those bandage autos around!

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Whoa. Can’t be too many of those bandage autos around!

Wait, are you saying it might not be a good move to accept the offer from the random guy who said he "might" consider trading a 1972 PSA 8 Reggie Jackson 'In Action' card for one???

I mean, that's a whopping $20.51 - $85 value!!! (Yes, I'm being serious.)

[Kutcher55]

Well Jolly, I realize you are a big fan of the trade, but I'm guessing one of those autographed Als would do real well in an open auction sort of format if you ever feel like going down that route. Or even a basic sale on ebay or fb you would crush, my friend.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Well Jolly, I realize you are a big fan of the trade, but I'm guessing one of those autographed Als would do real well in an open auction sort of format if you ever feel like going down that route. Or even a basic sale on ebay or fb you would crush, my friend.

Yeah, JP, agreed.
That's the avenue I'll have to travel down at some point with the autographed ones,
but wanted to share the typical 'I lose/they greatly win' trade offer I always get.

[JollyElm]

Wicked tough bump.

[JollyElm]

Had a weird/curious interaction with a dealer at a show about one of these guys recently, so it reminded me that perhaps it is time for a BUMP...