Kellogg's vs Topps

[David W]

Originally Posted by cardinalcollector

Hi Dave, the Brock box that I scanned for you is an un-assembled box with no expiration date on it. I can't remember where I got it. I suppose its possible that it was un-issued. I would think that you would have seen another after years of searching. Randy

Someone was kind enough to find one for me on Ebay, I've seen it before, it has Reggie Jackson on the front, and is fairly common.

So I will add that to the collection soon.

[Exhibitman]

I collect the box cards. They are much tougher to find than the regular issues.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I collect the box cards. They are much tougher to find than the regular issues.

Plus they won't curl up and crack!

[laughlinfan]

Finally found where I had my Kelloggs boxes stored. (Special thanks to my mom, who collected with me, and donated the closet/bedroom/basement space and encouraged me to keep even some of the junky boxes!) These are the mid 70s boxes I had (74-78, I think) - bad news (or good news?) David - looks like you have two more Brock boxes to chase down! Going through these, it really reminded me how SICK I was of eating Frosted Flakes back then. I am fairly certain that I have not eaten one more Frosted Flake since the last box that had a card in it.

[brian1961]

A word of thanks to Marty and Randy for taking the time and trouble digging out and loading up some images for us of the Kellogg's cereal boxes with their tantalizing 3-D baseball card promotions. After the passage of 30-40 years, it's nice to see them again in all their charming innocence and eye appealing graphics. Simply beautiful display pieces! Again, thank you. ---Brian Powell

[mrmopar]

Now that would be one for my Garvey thread. I don't think i have seen that box that features his card before. Now i need to track one down…

Good luck to me, since I have never seen it until now!!

QUOTE=laughlinfan;1343704]Finally found where I had my Kelloggs boxes stored. (Special thanks to my mom, who collected with me, and donated the closet/bedroom/basement space and encouraged me to keep even some of the junky boxes!) These are the mid 70s boxes I had (74-78, I think) - bad news (or good news?) David - looks like you have two more Brock boxes to chase down! Going through these, it really reminded me how SICK I was of eating Frosted Flakes back then. I am fairly certain that I have not eaten one more Frosted Flake since the last box that had a card in it.[/QUOTE]

The only year also available in packs besides inside the box

[David W]

Another retail pack, plus an unopened pack

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Plus they won't curl up and crack!

That too...

[insidethewrapper]

I believe the 1975 Kellogg Set is probably the 2nd hardest set to complete (especially in top condition - no cracks). A lot less of these for sale. The 1975 set for some reason cracks very easily. I looked for a long time to find Uncracked cards. When I finally completed the set, I check on it a year later in my basement and all the cards were cracked. Must have been made different that year.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

I believe the 1975 Kellogg Set is probably the 2nd hardest set to complete (especially in top condition - no cracks). A lot less of these for sale. The 1975 set for some reason cracks very easily. I looked for a long time to find Uncracked cards. When I finally completed the set, I check on it a year later in my basement and all the cards were cracked. Must have been made different that year.

I've been looking at a run of old TTS mags and am struck by the complete absence of ads for the 1975 Kelloggs set throughout the 1975 issues. Prior Kelloggs sets, eve 1971, were always advertised at some point in their current year in TTS by multiple dealers. Not so with 1975.

[PowderedH2O]

The 1974 set brings back SO many memories. My allowance was 25 cents a week back then (I was 8, turning 9 in the summer), so Topps cards at 15 cents a pack were slow in coming. The only way I could afford anything was to go through the local neighborhoods and pick up returnable bottles and bring them in to the convenience store and use that money for cards. But, the Kellogg's cards... well, that was something different altogether. I ate about 12-15 boxes of cereal that summer, but I also had people from my church saving cards for me. Every Sunday morning I could count on 2-3 cards being handed to me by some nice lady or teenaged girl. I don't think I even came close to completing the set that summer, but the 74's will always hold a special place in my heart for that reason.