Building 1975 Topps Set....Again

[Jayworld]

I have started to build the 1975 Topps set after many years. I collected it while growing up and finally accumulated 528 cards of the set (along with the Brett and Yount, which I got in packs back in 1975), then I lost interest, and sold them all about four years ago. Now I have started tackling it again and have about 320 cards so far; mostly commons, so I have quite a bit left to go. Should be fun, and this time, I WILL complete the set, so I will have Topps sets from 1975-79 (mainly the years I collected as a kid).

[Beatles Guy]

I have a few '75s to trade if you have a list. Would be looking for other '75s that I need.

[frankhardy]

What condition are you looking to build the set in?

[Samsdaddy]

I am not a set builder when it comes to baseball BUT the 1975 set is the one set from the 70's that I think I will eventually pursue as well.

It was the first set I collected as a kid and my favorite of the decade. I only have a handful myself.

It will be fun Jay. Good luck!

[Harliduck]

Good luck with the set!

Are you going for the mini's or standard? I grew up in Seattle area, and really don't know the distribution facts on the 75s, but all I saw as a kid was mini's. It took years for me to see my first standard card and it was strange. I ended up buying the set in standard last year whole, and I honestly don't like it. I plan on doing it in mini...

Does anyone know the facts around distribution in 75? Again, only saw mini's in the PNW...

[AndyG09]

I'm pretty sure they were distributed on the West coast and in Michigan. I just started putting together the regular set as well. I was born in 75 and have always had a liking for them. Good luck on your set!

Best,

Andy

[brob28]

Hi John & Andy,

I have always heard Michigan and California also, but I'm not too sure of that. I grew up in Illinois and got some mini's. I was 6 & the only cards I got were from my Mom & Dad buying them for me at the local Jewel grocery store. I'm sure these could have made their way to the local Jewel store in a round about way, but I'd guess Illinois was in the distribution area.

I love the set, it's the first one I really remember form my childhood. I've put together a mini and regular set, and love them both. My favorite childhood card (Dick Allen) is in the set - it's a big sentimental set for me.

If you are interested I have a set article in pdf format from SCD that's pretty interesting - just get me your email and I'll forward it. It's too big to upload here.

Cheers,

[Jayworld]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Good luck with the set!

Are you going for the mini's or standard? I grew up in Seattle area, and really don't know the distribution facts on the 75s, but all I saw as a kid was mini's. It took years for me to see my first standard card and it was strange. I ended up buying the set in standard last year whole, and I honestly don't like it. I plan on doing it in mini...

Does anyone know the facts around distribution in 75? Again, only saw mini's in the PNW...

John:
I'm in Texas, and I only saw the regular sized cards in packages here in 1975, yet I used to trade with a friend as kids, and he had a few minis, so they must have been distributed in some form here in Texas....

[brob28]

Jay if you have a list of what you need I might be able to help you out.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Good luck with the set!

Are you going for the mini's or standard? I grew up in Seattle area, and really don't know the distribution facts on the 75s, but all I saw as a kid was mini's. It took years for me to see my first standard card and it was strange. I ended up buying the set in standard last year whole, and I honestly don't like it. I plan on doing it in mini...

Does anyone know the facts around distribution in 75? Again, only saw mini's in the PNW...

I grew up in Tacoma. I too only saw minis that summer. I loved the Reggie and Seaver cards in that set.

[Jayworld]

Thanks for everyone's help on the 1975 set project (and you know who you are). I now have 468 cards out of the set, and less than 200 to go. I have all the World Series cards (missing on the NL Championship) and several of the MVP cards. Working now on the semi-stars/stars cards and the few commons left in my list (some team checklists, regular checklists, etc.). Probably will pick up a RC Yount in the VG-EX range, which is the range of my set so far. Such a fun project!

[Jayworld]

Originally Posted by frankhardy

What condition are you looking to build the set in?

I'm looking to build the set VG-EX. Unfortunately I have no duplicates to trade as of yet, as I just started to rebuild the set. Funny in that I purchased a lot of 250 different commons in VG+ condition, but I would grade them VG- with a few EX mixed in, and then I bought 50 different from another seller who listed them as VG, but they all were EX+.

I'll all for paying VG prices for EX-MT cards.

I'm only collecting the "regular" sized cards, not the minis.

[mattsedate]

Good luck and have fun doing it.

[Jayworld]

Well, as a follow-up, as of today, I have COMPLETED the 1975 Topps Baseball set. It took approx. 8 1/2 months, buying on eBay, local card shows (thanks Rich), and purchasing and/or trading with several of you all. Total cost of my set was less than $225 for a set that would average VG+. I would say, off the top of my head, that over 1/2 the set is near-mint, and the rest VG-EX or so.

The last card I needed and purchased today was card #195 (MVP Mantle/Aaron).

Thank you all for the help in this endeavor that started (and got sidetracked) almost 40 years ago. I now have complete Topps sets from 1975-79. Next up, maybe Topps 1980 or working more on my 1951 or 1952 Bowmans. I sold off my 1974 Topps complete set over a year ago, and really don't miss it, so I don't think I'll collect Topps sets any earlier than 1975....

[Davino]

congrats on finishing the set!