1964 Topps Giants

[Griffins]

They initially came in packs, and then years later in envelopes of 25 for $1 at Dodger Stadium.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by Griffins

They initially came in packs, and then years later in envelopes of 25 for $1 at Dodger Stadium.

Thank you! I bought an Aaron that was packaged in a cellophane and it had me curious.

[Griffins]

I've never seen or heard of a cello or rack pack for this set, but it's possible it was a repackage from vending, like the envelopes.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by Griffins

I've never seen or heard of a cello or rack pack for this set, but it's possible it was a repackage from vending, like the envelopes.

Ya, it was cello’d with cardboard inside, and my mind didn’t consider that they’d be packaged in Topps packaging. Just thought it wasn’t something that was considered back then, but I was very wrong. The only logical conclusion after that was that the seller did it.

[ALBB]

and also I recall a massive hoard of them uncovered in the... 80's ? ??

[GasHouseGang]

Do a search in this forum for "Why the seeming lack of interest in 1964 Topps Giants". Lots of info, plus they mention these were available in 1000 card blocks. I don't have first hand knowledge of this, but know I bought a complete set in the early 80's for $4.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Do a search in this forum for "Why the seeming lack of interest in 1964 Topps Giants". Lots of info, plus they mention these were available in 1000 card blocks. I don't have first hand knowledge of this, but know I bought a complete set in the early 80's for $4.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you got a good deal there. :-)

I really do like the look of the set, but my interest was solely in the 3 Braves cards, Torre, Spahn, and Aaron. Had the first two for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger on an Aaron, so my work is done.

As a matter of fact, I love everything Topps did in '64. Base set, Giants, Coins, Venezuelans, etc....

I know, visually, that the '64 set isn't well regarded, but I disagree with the majority. I love the look of that set. When I think about venturing outside of my Braves collecting, I always find myself gravitating to the '64 set. Collecting everything '64.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by Griffins

They initially came in packs, and then years later in envelopes of 25 for $1 at Dodger Stadium.

I almost completed the set from those packs at Dodger Stadium...I think it was either 1971 or 72. Took me until the early 80's (remember, this was pre-internet) to find a local card shop that had the Mays and the Koufax (in vg condition but nowhere near as nice as the others). Found both later in NM at the National and upgraded. Still love that set.

[ALR-bishop]

One of my favorite sets.