1968 Topps Test Teams/Patches

[explorer]

Hi All,

I came across your thread here and I thought you might enjoy this story. When I was a kid, my Dad and I and friends use to go shooting up at a dump in Scranton (that was our fun). During one of these times we came across cases of these football cards unopened. At the time I didn't know what there were and ended up taking a box or two home. Like many kids with cards, I played with them, gave some away used the stickers and destroyed others. Ok I was only 8 at the time. Recently I came across a pile that my Dad had saved (after all those years) after he passed away last year. Not being a collector it took a while to get them Identified but yes there were all from the 1968 Topps Test Team collection. There was a Topps plant in Duryea, PA and I am assuming that is where they came from. I have over 140 team cards, some team patches, and there were also stickers/patches that had letters or numbers on them. Since I am not a collector, I have an interest in selling them but at a fair price. I had some graded by SGA and for the most part they are all in really nice condition. Unfortunately I did not have any wrappers or boxes. Just thought you might enjoy the story. Too bad I didn't know the value or collect cards as a kid.
Contact me if interested.

[toppcat]

explorer-great story! I would think a number of the tougher Topps supplemental issues went to that dump to die over the years. I wonder if Topps took returns at that point or if it was just unsold inventory?

You should do well when you unload these. I might try to grab a couple of the numerals and letters when you do for my type collection but FB team collectors like the cards and team patches a lot.

[explorer]

Hello All,

Would anyone be willing to send me a copy via email of the most recent price lists for the 1968 Topps Test Team card and patches. This is all I collect so I am not up on the current prices. Also, I have many duplicates that I would be willing to trade or sell. I am always looking to upgrade my sets.

[cardseeker]

Explorer, I am still trying to complete my 1968 Topps team/card set. If you have cards available for sale, I would be interested in discussing ones that I don't have yet. I still have 17 cards/patches I am looking for.