1966 Topps cardstock variations

[Footballdude]

Jeff - That's called enabling, so the OCD in me may accept your challenge.

Yes, it may be that there are equal amounts of both. Most of my set are white backs, but that may be because I purchased them from a singe, original owner, source.

I'm just wondering how hard it will be to target, say, white backs, especially on places like ebay, when sellers don't often scan the backs of the cards.

[2dueces]

I've got the full set in a binder. I'll check the backs when I get a chance. I should have kept track of the upgrades but I just replaced cards that weren't mint. I'll break down the #'s.

[2dueces]

100 of my 132 are white backs. Again my set came from packs from Buffalo NY. I would imagine that all or most of the darker back are up grades. Star cards are mixed.

[Kutcher55]

Definitely two different stocks. Just discovered it this morning and then found this thread. The white stock has much better eye appeal on the back. The other thing to mention is the 66 Topps card back is really nice. It would rate much higher on the list of best Topps vintage issues especially compared to the front.

[Kutcher55]

Btw I was talking about the baseball set. Will post pics.

[Kutcher55]

You can see how white that Radatz is compared to the others. Same with the Swoboda. Definitely different card stock.

[G1911]

Baseball - The semi-high series has the most obvious white vs. cream stock difference on all the cards, with series 1 also pretty clear. The series between also have multiple stocks but they can be hard to tell apart. I have only built the semi-highs both ways because that one you can easily tell from a picture or scan when buying. I don't think the highs have multiple stocks, only 1.

Football - One series both ways.