Are high numbers really all that rare?

Econteachert205 · #1 06-21-2016, 06:29 AM

Even within the high numbers are sp's as well. One of the hardest cards for me to track down was a 71 Dick Allen. The struggle is real.

Rich Klein · #2 06-21-2016, 07:09 AM

Most people building their set already have the 67 Dave Nicholson. Most people building their set do not have the Shaw/Sutherland Hi # RC (as an example)

So, you will see more of the card which might, you know, actually sell.

RIch

autograf · #3 06-21-2016, 07:35 AM

A good way to sometimes avoid paying that $20 is to check out the number of dealers doing set breaks that start all the cards at 99 cents. Greg Morris Cards and some other guys out there either take consigned sets and single them out or sets they buy and do that. Sometimes when I need a few high numbers I'll just search for '1967 topps cline set break' or something like that. Look for a clean card, set a snipe and I do get some of them below that $20/card. You can also look for centering/corners/condition that you need for your set. Doesn't always work but sometimes it does. Sometimes you can get those low numbers for the 99 cents too.

Like was stated earlier, within the 1966/1967 and most sets, there are high numbers AND high number SP's. Grab a big Beckett or SCD book and look through those high number runs and you'll see them pretty well identified as to the SP's.

Good luck!

JollyElm · #4 06-21-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Even within the high numbers are sp's as well. One of the hardest cards for me to track down was a 71 Dick Allen. The struggle is real.

I always laugh when I think of that card, because the photographer's knee is right in the picture�

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swarmee · #5 06-21-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Even within the high numbers are sp's as well. One of the hardest cards for me to track down was a 71 Dick Allen. The struggle is real.

http://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/1...971+dick+allen

Collectors nowadays have access to all the 1971 Dick Allen cards they could want. Looking to put together high number series cards on a budget and COMC with their combined shipping and access to thousands of sellers is a blessing.

bbcard1 · #6 06-21-2016, 07:38 PM

So what are the toughest hi numbers? At least in the 1960s, 1966 Grant Jackson and Choo Choo Coleman come to mind. The Belanger rookie always flew out of my shop when I had one. I think the 1967 Brooks Robinson is as tough as any major player of the era. The 1968 Tigers Team is another that is tougher to track down.

Laxcat · #7 06-21-2016, 08:55 PM

The '53 Haddix & Gilliam can be quite a bear to find. They have been the last two I needed for both my sets.

Rich Klein · #8 06-21-2016, 09:39 PM

Most of the 1962 Rookie Parade cards are very tough as well. One of my local customers who is working on his Indians set needs all of them that have Indians.

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