1973 Topps Candy Lid Proof
Stone193
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I have collected a few of these from Topps and think they are pretty cool - the Lids are a challenge but can be obtained in 9 quality. This is the actual proof card and unlike the 1 7/8" diameter of the released card, the proof measures the standard size card. Topps released this "test issue" on a very limited basis in the eastern US. The issued oval card is actually the lid for a small tub of bubble gum kernels.
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Mike
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Great items, I love these things. I'm actually working on the 73 lid set right now. I will say though, that finding them in 9 quality is not very easy, in fact, there has only been 1 graded a 9. Most lids are in the 5-6 range because the tab had to be bent to remove it from the candy container.
Abe
I have a couple I'm thinking about submitting during a future special.
Nick
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items you show us. Keep 'em coming; I bet you have a
lot of goodies stashed away!
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Here is the back of one that got an 8.
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Mike
I have a Rod Carew 1973 Topps Candy Lid Proof for trade... let me know if you would like a scan and if you have any Hank Aaron or Willie Mays items.
thank you,
Mike
As you can see from the example that Mike scanned, you can get away with some chipping on the back and still get a very nice grade. On the front it's much tougher from my experience. Now, with that being said, according to the pop report, only 20 of these have ever been graded so I think it's a bit of a shot in the dark right now. If the creasing on the tab isn't very bad you might have a shot at a high grade.
Abe
<< <i>Nick,
As you can see from the example that Mike scanned, you can get away with some chipping on the back and still get a very nice grade. On the front it's much tougher from my experience. Now, with that being said, according to the pop report, only 20 of these have ever been graded so I think it's a bit of a shot in the dark right now. If the creasing on the tab isn't very bad you might have a shot at a high grade.
Abe >>
Abe
So my question is...where are the ones coming from that don't have the crease on the tab and got a 9 or 10? "Backdoor" discount or present? Since some of the issues were limited to the eastern area only - my guess is that some lids slipped out the door.
What do you think?
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Mike
Robert
Any high grade OPC Jim Palmer
High grade Redskins (pre 1980)
Mike,
That's exactly what I think. I believe that the ones we are seeing that are high grade were never actually used with the candy container, they just made it out somehow.
Abe
I wanna say that one was just up at Topps - I wanted the Mays but it went over 200$ and I dropped out.
thanx for sharing
your friend
Mike
I got the Palmer back in June from the Topps Vault for $103. Now if I could only find a regular lid in that nice shape.....
Robert
Any high grade OPC Jim Palmer
High grade Redskins (pre 1980)
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1955 TOPPS STAMPS
This VERY RARE Topps Test issue features the same images as used on the
regular issue 1955 Topps baseball cards. They are printed on a very thin, postage
stamp-like paper stock with a gummed back. All cards are un-numbered and have a
perforated border along three edges of the card.
Cunningham,Cards (Ex-Mt, Light staining on back, 95% of original gum is
present) $1000.00
1969 TOPPS SUPER PROOFS
Each card is handcut from a proof sheet, square corners and slightly larger
than final version. All text & colors are final version. Missing glossy coat.
#2 F.Robinson,Orioles (Ex-Mt) $350.00
#34 Aaron,Braves (VG-Ex+) $400.00
#60 Gibson,Cards (Ex-Mt) $300.00
#66 McCovey,Giants (Ex+) $300.00
1970 TOPPS CANDY LIDS PROOFS
Square, Oversized, Final Version
Jenkins,Cubs (NM) $100.00
1970 TOPPS SUPER PROOFS
These cards feature a final version front, with blank back. All are handcut
from a sheet resulting in 'square' corners.
Brown,Padres (Ex+) $60.00
Davis,Dodgers (VG-Ex) $30.00
Dierker,Astros (Ex) $45.00
McDowell,Indians (Ex+) $60.00
Messersmith,Angels (VG-Ex) $30.00
Niekro,Braves (Ex+) $125.00
Staub,Expos (VG-Ex+) $40.00
Wynn,Astros (Ex+) $100.00
Yastrzemski,Red Sox (Ex+) $250.00
1971 TOPPS COINS PROOFS
Final color test proofs for the 1971 Topps Coins printed on paper rather than
tin. Blank back. All are hand cut from a sheet & resemble a Colgans Chip or
Ju Ju Drum card. VERY rarely offered.
Cuellar,Orioles (VG-Ex) $30.00
Gibson,Cards (Ex-Mt) $150.00
Johnson,Phillies (VG) $25.00
McCarver,Phillies (Ex-Mt) $100.00
McNertney,Brewers (VG-Ex) $30.00
Staub,Expos (Ex) $60.00
Taylor,Phillies (VG) $22.00
1971 TOPPS GREATEST MOMENTS
#25 McCarver,Phillies (Ex+) $25.00
#40 Yastrzemski,Red Sox (Ex+) $80.00
1971 TOPPS SUPER -PROGRESSIVE PROOF
Black & White Front, Square Corners, Blank Back
Stargell,Pirates (NM) $50.00
1972 TOPPS CANDY LIDS PROOFS
(TEST ISSUE)
These candy lids differ from the 1973 issue as they have GREEN stars on the
back.
Brock,Cards (NM) $400.00
1973 TOPPS CANDY LIDS
Robinson,Angels (Ex+) $32.00
1973 TOPPS CANDY LIDS PROOFS
These cards feature a real photo front, blank back & are without a solid
color border.
Allen,White Sox (NM) $100.00
Fosse,Indians (NM) $200.00
Luzinski,Phillies (NM) $200.00
Williams,Cubs (NM) $250.00
1973 TOPPS CANDY LIDS PROGRESSIVE PROOFS
For each of the players below you will receive two different cards showing
different color separation processes. The first proof is a Black Printing only
version. The second card is a Yellow & Black printing only version. In
addition to these two proofs you will also receive a final version Candy Lid.All of
the items are in Ex-Mt / Near Mint condition.
Sal Bando,A's $75.00
Ray Fosse,A's $75.00
Jim Hunter $250.00
Willie McCovey $250.00
1976 TOPPS CLOTH STICKERS (TEST ISSUE)
Dyer,Pirates (Ex-Mt) $100.00
the 1970 lid is 1 of only 2 bench`s graded by psa. the 1973 lid is the highest graded bench lid to date. (only a handful have been graded)
no, their not proofs. but then again, psa does not grade proofs.
but i still think the proofs are the whip !! wish i had a bench one.
see ya, lee
<< <i>Stone - is the tab bent on the one that you showed which got an 8?
Nick >>
Hi Nick
No on the crease; if they have a crease - implying that they were used, they are grading more like 4.
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Mike
<< <i>hey mike,
the 1970 lid is 1 of only 2 bench`s graded by psa. the 1973 lid is the highest graded bench lid to date. (only a handful have been graded)
no, there not proofs. but then again, psa does not grade proofs.
but i still think their the whip. wish i had a bench one.
see ya, lee >>
Hi Lee
I'm thinking a Bench proof went up this year but went a bit high for me. I try to keep these in the 100$ or less range - the Mays, that just closed was more like 200$ - the Ryan also went for some righteous bucks!
Cool cards for the Bench guys - who was it who has the Bench lid in a 9? Was it Marty?
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Mike
yep, that was his bench. marty had quite a few nice ones from the 70 set, including a psa-10 lou pinella !!
kinda funny talkin to you on this board !! ha ha
your friend, lee
No one seems to have any concrete evidence on how unused lids wound up in circulation. Perhaps, when they were distributed to the candy stores, the salesman had samples? Slipped out the door with employees - after all back then these things would be considered as valuable as a 7 cent stamp?
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Mike
A crease in the tab does indeed usually get a PSA 4 although this copy is quite a bit off center as well.the only Yaz graded by PSA.
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Nice Yaz and I will take it with, without the crease - centering doesn't matter. My all time favorite so far is my Reggie lid proof.
thanx for sharing
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Mike