Topps Dice cards

[whiteymet]

Start saving your $$$$$$$

I have recently been consulted about 1961 actually 1963 Topps Dice cards.

I have been given permission to say that an UNCUT sheet of the complete set will be offered at auction most likely starting next month!

Once more permission is accorded I will post a photo with info about the auction itself

[toppcat]

Is that the Fristch sheet?

[REG1976]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Start saving your $$$$$$$

I have recently been consulted about 1961 actually 1963 Topps Dice cards.

I have been given permission to say that an UNCUT sheet of the complete set will be offered at auction most likely starting next month!

Once more permission is accorded I will post a photo with info about the auction itself

Ok

[Republicaninmass]

Great, an oddball of an oddball set.


I'm saving up now for a paper trimmer

[raulus]

I’m sure it will bring good money. Considering singles for the stars routinely bring well into 6 figures, this complete sheet won’t come cheap.

Condition sounds like it could be a factor, as others have commented that there are some condition issues. So that might keep it from going completely nuts.

I guess we’ll see how crazy the bidding gets. Just by adding up the individual pieces, it might be worth $500k or maybe even a cool million if the condition issues don’t impact the major stars. But I wonder if bidders will be willing to pay that much for the sheet. It definitely seems like uncut sheets attract a different type of collector.

I guess if someone is planning to cut it up, I could see how the appeal might spread beyond just those that collect uncut sheets.

And as much as I love a good oddball and even have a Mays dice game card, I won’t be bidding on this one. Just way too much cash for me.

[ALR-bishop]

I know a couple of collectors who both have several of the Dice cards. Not sure if splitting the sheet would complete the set for either. But the one time opportunity to complete such a rare set would sure be a coup for a deep pocket collection/investor

Personally hope sheet stays whole. While there are big stars like Mantle, Musial, Mays, Kaline and Drysdale in the 16 card set that would be on many master player lists, there are several “commons” as well. But even they might appeal to type collectors

[raulus]

I’m definitely with you Al, that my strong preference would be to keep the sheet intact. Sadly, my guess is that we won’t get a vote on this one.

And even though it’s not my preference, I can understand why someone might buy it with a plan to cut it up.