1973 Mike Schmidt Blank proof?

[phillyfan24]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Topps-M...-/120501418820

Could someone please tell me what this is exactly? And is it worth the 4,000 asking price. Thanks, appreciate it.

[cardinalcollector]

Its exactly what the seller says it is. Its from the Topps Archives. As to value 2789 people have viewed the auction and its still for sale.

[ALR-bishop]

I have seen the 77 Proofs of R Jackson as an Oriole rather than a Yankee go for that amount and more. There are several other 77 proofs that also go for that kind of money, but mainly because they are a "variation" of the card that was actually issued in the main set. The 67 card of Maris as a Yankee rather than a Cardinal is another example of a proof that has sold at high prices, again because it is different than the regular issue. The 1960 "proofs" or variations of Hadley, Cimoli and Throneberry on teams different from their issued card are legendary in the hobby

But, when the proof card is identical to the issued card, the market seems not as enthusiastic

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I have seen the 77 Proofs of R Jackson as an Oriole rather than a Yankee go for that amount and more. There are several other 77 proofs that also go for that kind of money, but mainly because they are a "variation" of the card that was actually issued in the main set. The 67 card of Maris as a Yankee rather than a Cardinal is another example of a proof that has sold at high prices, again because it is different than the regular issue. The 1960 "proofs" or variations of Hadley, Cimoli and Throneberry on teams different from their issued card are legendary in the hobby

But, when the proof card is identical to the issued card, the market seems not as enthusiastic

True that Al. The few Topps proofs I have are all different from the regular issues...those get me excited.... can't afford the 77 Jackson Orioles...but happy with my Fitzmorris...

1977 Proof

1977 Regular

Ricky Y

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice Ricky. Those are tough.

[howard38]

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[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by howard38

That's a nice looking card. Will SGC not give a numerical grade to a proof?

No numerical grade on this one...because it was hand cut from a sheet, but if I'm not mistaken, I thought I have seen a Roger Maris Yankees version get a numerical grade...

Edit to add: Yep SGC does assign a grade to handcut proofs if they have a conforming factory cut.

Ricky Y