52 Topps low number/high price?

[ALR-bishop]

It is a neat hobby mystery.

[Republicaninmass]

until some are found in a pack, it will remain hobby lore!


I've seen big lots of cards supposedly all from wax packs with some gray backs.


Some believe they were inserted into Doeskin tissues like the rails and sails gray backs.


What I'd give for an unopened Doeskin tissues with a gray back showing!

[ALR-bishop]

....especially a Reiser

[glynparson]

I have a good friend with multiple gray back reisers. I do not think he is looking to sell any. He has an incredibly large gray back collection.

[toppcat]

I don't think you can infer 1952 grays from 1954 grays. Not saying the 52's would be impossible in Canada but there are a few things that argue against it. Topps did all kinds of nutty things that don't follow a specific pattern, especially early on and the 52 grays certainly fall into that category.

[flkersn]

Originally Posted by glynparson

I have a good friend with multiple gray back reisers. I do not think he is looking to sell any. He has an incredibly large gray back collection.

If what you say is, indeed, true, your good friend will be very popular and a lot wealthier. Count me among those interested if s/he decides to sell, trade, or barter.

Bill

[glynparson]

He has been stock piling them for 25 years. it is indeed true.

[flkersn]

Originally Posted by glynparson

He has been stock piling them for 25 years. it is indeed true.

At least now we know that it is a contrived shortage. The good news that knowing that there are a substantial number out there should limit the upside in the prices for those of us looking to acquire.

Still looking for a Reiser in exchange for my House yellow/gray. The House should be a real rarity and not an artifical shortage.

Bill