1966 East Hills Pittsburgh Pirates set history?

[akleinb611]

The cards were actually considered very common in the collecting community ion the 1970's. My recollection is that Bruce Yeko (Wholesale Cards) was offering sets for about $3, and when you would find sets at card shows, they were bringing the same price or thereabouts. Even as late as the 1980's, before dealers figured about that set breaks brought in more money, sets could be found for well under $10.

[mikemb]

Originally Posted by akleinb611

The cards were actually considered very common in the collecting community ion the 1970's. My recollection is that Bruce Yeko (Wholesale Cards) was offering sets for about $3, and when you would find sets at card shows, they were bringing the same price or thereabouts. Even as late as the 1980's, before dealers figured about that set breaks brought in more money, sets could be found for well under $10.

Just checked the 1972 Wholesale Cards Catalog. They were selling fo $1.95. (See #10) You have a great memory!!

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[Brent G.]

Great info — what a deal!’

[REG1976]

Here is the complete set

[akleinb611]

I remembered the price because I spent a long time kicking myself for not buying them at that price. Oh well. At least I bought the 1954 Red Heart set from Yeko’s catalogue. He only wanted $5 for that set.

[Brent G.]

Wow, now that is a good buy! Still sitting on those?

[JollyElm]

It's wild how the most 'important' (and most collected) card of them all, Roberto Clemente, is virtually always off-centered top to bottom. I haven't seen such a regular occurrence with any other card in that set.

(Obviously not scientific, but) here is a screenshot of consecutive graded listings on eBay right now, all with the same 'inherent lowness'...

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If you ever find a truly centered one, (to bastardize 38 Special) hold on tightly!!!!