Should We do a 1972 or a 1970 Topps Baseball Set?

Jayworld · #1 08-26-2014, 03:10 PM

Do the non-OCD thing. Life works out better that way�.

1970 is not a bad set, and the backs are nice.

Econteachert205 · #2 08-26-2014, 03:56 PM

I built both recently. The 70 set is really underrated and fun.

Griffins · #3 08-26-2014, 05:39 PM

I really love '70 since it was the first packs I opened, but what about jumping around a bit to get a different selection of players?
'67 is the best set of the '60's IMO, but it's got some tough sp's. '65 is really nice too, and won't be too tough. The latter has some players you won't see in '70- Mantle, Berra, Koufax, Stengal, Roberts, etc.

NateMack · #4 08-26-2014, 07:31 PM

Do the 72 set! 72 is one of the most colorful and craziest Topps sets ever and a beauty. The 70 Topps set is much less exciting and the gray color makes me yawn! One vote for the huge 72 set!

skelly · #5 08-26-2014, 08:28 PM

I am a fan of both sets. Although the 1970 set has its critics, I think the backs might be the best topps has ever done. With that said, I agree with the previous poster who said to maybe mix it up. Personally I think both the 61 & 65 topps sets look fine in a collector grade / vg condition. Maybe show your son 4 or 5 different sets and let him make the call on your next project.

savedfrommyspokes · #6 08-26-2014, 08:59 PM

I had so much fun building the 72 set raw years ago, that it was one of the first sets I finished as a graded set. While I enjoy the 70 set, the 72 set is one of my favorites.

k-dog · #7 08-26-2014, 09:58 PM

I don't build sets and I was born in 1970 so those cards will always be important to me. HOWEVER! The 72 set has so many cards that I have owned and over time sold....then bought again(multiple times actually)! You won't go wrong with either one. Good luck and enjoy your quest!

Exhibitman · #8 08-31-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NateMack

Do the 72 set! 72 is one of the most colorful and craziest Topps sets ever and a beauty. The 70 Topps set is much less exciting and the gray color makes me yawn! One vote for the huge 72 set!

+ 1. So many cards and so interesting high series. Traded cards with three HOFers? Boyhood photos? In action cards? Color variations? Billy Martin flipping the photographer the bird? Hoyt Wilhelm age 90 and still pitching? Great set!

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