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Ranking high # series by degree of difficulty (and why?)
Now that I am close on my post war set run, I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the high numbers. Difficult is a relative term because they all seem readily available- it is just that some cost more than others. What I am wondering is why? We obviously know the 52 high story - but what happened in 66 and 67 that didnt happen in 65 and 68? Why is 69 easier than 70?
I would rank them - Tough (much more expensive than low # commons) 52 53 67 66 62 61 55 72 70 Tougher than normal but not as out of control as the first group 59 57 (mid) 71 63 Not much of a noticeable difference 54 56 58 64 65 68 69 It has been a while since I built some of the sets so my memory fails me a bit on 64 and 63 For those who collected these out of the packs, did something different happen in the tough years? Late issue? Better than average football set that diverted attention? I understand the concept of the high series and why collectors might have lost steam, I just dont understand what makes one year more expensive than another. With the exception of dumping them in the ocean I would expect similar relative scarcity. Thoughts? Your ranking of toughness?
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I don't collect the early 50's, but when it comes to the 60's and 70's sets, your rankings are spot on. 1961, 1962, 1966 and 1967 are beyond the pale tough to find at 'reasonable' prices in nice shape. So many of mine need to be upgraded, but I ain't holding my breath.
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Since this is discussed as a "post war" set run list and not just a Topps run, when other regularly distributed sets are considered, the 51 Bowman set followed by the 55 and 53 Bowman sets could be added to the list. If it were my list I would include the 51 set in the top list near the top (obvious reasons) and the 55 and 53 sets to the lower part of the middle list I have not started on the 48 or 49 Bowman sets so I am not sure where the higher numbers would fall on the list. |
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The 1963 6th series is much tougher than the 1962 high numbers. I was able to complete the 1962 set collecting in the late 60s, early 70s. My 1963 set wasn't completed until the 80s. My rank would be
1952 1953 1961 1963 6th series 1967 1966 1962 1955. I posted this before, but my recollection was that some years the final series wasn't released until later in the year. I remember being able to buy 6th and 7th series cards in August 1969, but the next year I was buying 4th series in August and still waiting for the 7th series in September. |
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My 2 cents as a 60's collector:
61 - selected cards are tougher in high grade. All stars tougher by player Grade 8 of 10 for toughness (10 being highest) 62 - similar with SP cards in high condition tougher. Grade 8 of 10 due to condition of the wood design 63 - 6th series tougher than 7th and still waiting on which 6th series cards are SP's v others as lately this is driving price. Long, #496, Killebrew, Roseboro, Hook, Tresh come mind as candidates. 6th series: 7 7th series 5. 64 - weren't really difficult for me, no SP's per se. So Grade 4. 65 - never have been tough even though SP's exist. Grade 3. 66 - selected cards very tough in centering and high grade, discussed on this forum often. Other high cards very easy to obtain. Tough highs 8, easy highs 3. 67 - same as 66 but higher profile cards makes prices/demand an issue. Even more than 66 easy cards 11-22 of them are readily out there for the same as semi high 6th series. Tough highs (11 cards - produced 2x v 3x or 4x) Grade 9. Easy highs 2 68 - not tough grade 3 69 - 4th series grade 4 highs 2-3. Comments welcome, billp |
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Why is 1960 Topps omitted?
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My mistake. I tried to do all by memory. I would probably put in the middle bucket around 59
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Sorry, I don't collect 1960 so I can't comment.
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