1964 Topps Giants Story?

[RobertGT]

I have heard this warehouse story too, but had no idea that entire hoard was purchased for $100. Just wow.

I do see massive quantities of the 64 Giants turning up at local auctions around here (PA) from time to time, but usually the short-prints are nowhere to be found. A few years ago I purchased a stack of about 1,000 with probably close to 100 Killebrews. That card is so common it's ridiculous.

[GasHouseGang]

I remember buying the whole set for $4 from an SCD advertiser back in the 1980's. They couldn't hardly give those things away. At the time I couldn't figure out why these should be so cheap if they were from 1964. Now it makes sense.

[Harliduck]

I always wondered why these were so cheap...but it's not like they are clogging up Ebay. Currently there is only 7 complete sets for sale there, BINs ranging from $175 to $350 (aside the psa 8 set), and Sold listings range from $100 to $180. One day I will buy that set as they are pretty cool...even if they are saturated.

For some collectors that has to be the cheapest vintage playing days Mantle...

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

I remember buying the whole set for $4 from an SCD advertiser back in the 1980's. They couldn't hardly give those things away. At the time I couldn't figure out why these should be so cheap if they were from 1964. Now it makes sense.

I think I paid $12 for mine, inflation had really hit by 1991 when I pulled the trigger.

[goheels]

I remember buying either 51 or 54 of the 60 from Bruce Yeko for 3.00 around 1975 and getting the short prints from Larry Fritsch for $1 each a little later.