Best 1960s Non-Topps Set?

[toppcat]

1967 Dexter Press cards are real nice.

[raulus]

Probably depends on how far you’re trying to get away from Topps.

For example, there are several OPC sets during the 60s, although some would suggest that those are just Topps, but with a Canadian twist.

There are also several Bazooka issues from the 60s. Take your pick on which one tickles your fancy. Although if I’m not mistaken, that was also a collaboration with Topps.

And although specifically branded as Topps, the 1967 punch outs are good fun to collect.

One last possibility, if you’re looking for pieces that seem relatively available and don’t cost a lot, there’s the 1968 American Oil set.

[ALR-bishop]

The mentioned Topps 64 Stand ups were good. The 67 Stand Ups better. And the 67 Punch Outs with their tiny captains ok ( the checklists are nice ) but the 68 3Ds are the best Topps non basic set of the 60s,

The Topps test and supplemental sets of the 60s and early 70s are legendary … But, back to the topic ��

[LeftHandedDane]

I'm voting for 1962 Jello. Incredibly tough but has all the players. I love that the most valuable cards are rank-and-file players, not Mantle and Mays. And it had a different design than the Post (unlike 1963).

[David W]

1969 Kellogg

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by David W

1969 Kellogg

I thought the first Kelloggs set was 1970

[ALR-bishop]

Double post

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I thought the first Kelloggs set was 1970

Hence the 2nd ummmm

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I thought the first Kelloggs set was 1970

That is correct Jay, and what a fantastic first time issue.

[David W]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I thought the first Kelloggs set was 1970

Correct. Not sure what I was thinking of

[lowpopper]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I thought the first Kelloggs set was 1970

Thought it was fair game since hire's got mentioned

[raulus]

Originally Posted by LeftHandedDane

I'm voting for 1962 Jello. Incredibly tough but has all the players. I love that the most valuable cards are rank-and-file players, not Mantle and Mays. And it had a different design than the Post (unlike 1963).

Couple of honest questions for you here:

1) Why 62 and not 63? Because 62 is more difficult?

2) How do you feel about the blank backs with the stats on the front instead?

[LeftHandedDane]

The 63 Jellos are identical to the Post Cereals, where the 62 Jellos are distinctive. Both sets are very tough, although 62 is tougher. So it might fit the OP's criteria as well - but it is really fun to collect - generally a life-long pursuit!

[raulus]

Originally Posted by LeftHandedDane

The 63 Jellos are identical to the Post Cereals, where the 62 Jellos are distinctive. Both sets are very tough, although 62 is tougher. So it might fit the OP's criteria as well - but it is really fun to collect - generally a life-long pursuit!

I guess if you want to go really nuts then you can collect the complete jello boxes.