Rank the Scarcest High Numbers By Year (Topps)

[4reals]

1. 1952

Let’s all just get that one out of the way. Now, in your opinion, between 1953-1973, what are the next five most difficult high numbers to obtain? Assume this conversation has never happened before and you’re teaching a new collector for the first time.

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[Republicaninmass]

Alway heard 67s and 66 or maybe just choo choo coleman

[stlcardsfan]

1. 66
2. 67
3. 71
4. 61
5. 72

[ALBB]

Id go -
1953 T
1961 T
1966 T
1967 T

[deweyinthehall]

Imho:

1) 66
2) 61
3) 67
4) 72
5) 71

[GasHouseGang]

I am picking the same years as others, just changing the order based on my own experience.

1. 66
2. 67
3. 72
4. 61
5. 71

[JollyElm]

I look at it in more of a segmented way.

the 1967s are stupidly tough to find at decent prices, but the Seaver, Carew, Sox Team, Shannon, etc., just make it a nightmare.

With the 1962s, they are relatively 'easy' to find, but the Rookie Cards turn it into a cardboard hellscape.

And, of course, the 1961 run of HOFer All Stars just ruins your life.

[NiceDocter]

1953
1967
1959
1961
1966
1955 Honorable Mention
BTW always thought it was cool that the 59s had that Black number so you could easily pick them out of a stack. Pretty unique identifier for Topps

[BearBailey]

66
67
61
71
72

52s are not the most difficult just the most expensive, 66 and 67s regardless of money some you just can’t find.

[Bigdaddy]

67
66
61
72
71

[Elberson]

1967 topps because I did 3 sets lol
1966 topps there was a couple of tuff ones…..544 was one
1961 topps not that bad and now only needing the mantle AS to finish the highs