1980 Topps Test Issue

[Bob Lemke]

Too bad Topps didn't test this concept in 1957 . . .

oversize cards with alternative photos and facsimile autographs.

[GasHouseGang]

I remember buying a set from an ad in one of the hobby publications when they were originally issued, and the set I got were white backs. Shortly after that purchase, an article appeared in SCD saying that there were two varieties and that the white backs were more difficult to obtain, and the prices quickly went up on the white back sets. I haven't followed them since then, but that was what was originally reported. Maybe the white backs were the first printing?

[sago]

White backs were readily available in Nassau County. 3 card packs. My brothers and I made a killing on them as we bought tons of packs and were the only ones with the white ones at local shows. Cashed in quick as about a few months later they were everywhere, although still less plentiful than the gray ones. Good times.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by sago

White backs were readily available in Nassau County. 3 card packs. My brothers and I made a killing on them as we bought tons of packs and were the only ones with the white ones at local shows. Cashed in quick as about a few months later they were everywhere, although still less plentiful than the gray ones. Good times.

I believe these could be found at Newberry's, if memory serves. Also a great store for Fun Packs back in the early 80's.

[mrmopar]

Both 80 and 81 featured here. All variants I believe, at least all featuring Garvey that exist (besides Topps Vault stuff):