WTB 1976 Topps Near Set

[Oneofthree67]

Yep… PM sent

[Arsenal83]

Still looking. Nmmt 1976 topps baseball starter set of commons. Looking for 550 or more different to get me going on this set. I don't need any stars. Looking for nmnt only.

[Arsenal83]

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[Arsenal83]

Still looking for a NMMT 1976 complete or near complete set. Please let me know what you have.

[scottglevy]

Having collected that set probably 5 times over I can attest to the fact that even if you broke open a pristine Gem Mint vending box at least half the cards would be too OC to qualify as NMMT. I think that’s why you’re having such a tough time finding what you want. Even the very best set I ever had - which was close to MT probably had 1/3 somewhat OC.

My recommendation - for what it’s worth - is either take a smaller stack of truly NMMT cards - or buy a lot knowing that half will need to be replaced. Just sharing my experience. Very best of luck in your hunting.

Scott

[HittinLikeCarew]

I agree with Scott. I’ve been painstakingly putting together a NMMt set for quite a while now. It’s cost me because im being very picky but it’s just become a fun project. I’ve also started to use my dups for TTM. I have some nice NM cards but not enough to qualify as a starter set. Let me know if you’re interested.
Jabe

[Arsenal83]

Thank you Scott and Jabe. I'm beginning to realize that outside of the 71 set, this might be the most condition sensitive set of the 70s. I was able to build a nmmt-mint 74, 75, 77 sets from vending lots and then going back to upgrade O/C or dinged cards. The biggest problem with the 76, seems to be that most collectors don't really know what nmmt means so I'm getting a lot of messages, but the cards all have corner and edge wear.