Best/cheapest way to put together sets?

bsfastball

I'm looking to put together a run of topps sets from 1970 to 1980 in crease-free EX+ condition, what do you think is the cheapest way to do it? The late 70's sets i'll probably just purchase whole, but what about the '70-'75 sets? Is it cheaper to piece them together through large lots on ebay or do the complete sets generally sell for cheap? Anyone have any experience with this?

Bosox1976

I would imagine it will be cheaper to by whole sets in the grades you are seeking for all of the 1970's. Shipping prices are the problem on set building - and seem to be the same whether buying high or mid-grade cards. Proportionally they will be a killer in putting together sets.

MikeyLikesIt

I agree with Bosox. I'm attempting the same thing myself and after a little research I found that buying the full sets on ebay can be done rather affordably.

kingraider75

the best way to do it is to buy several complete sets. That way you should be able to come up w/ an EX+ set. Then sell the other sets off.