1964 Topps Giants - Why is such a nice set so inexpensive to collect?

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, Why is such a nice set like 1964 Topps Giants so inexpensive to collect? It is stocked with hall of famers along with many minor stars of the mid 60s. It is also very colorful and bigger than basic cards. They also look awesome in the larger PSA holders. I must admit that I have started this great looking set three times before. I have made it to 26 PSA 8 cards in hand - twice). I keep getting side tracked by other larger sets and by cash flow problems. Now that I am not actively collecting any larger set, perhaps this is the perfect time to jump in again. I already have (7) PSA 8 cards in my new collection and will be looking out for more. I noticed that many of the cards sell for around 50%-60% of SMR so I'm going to see how far down the road I can get with this set. If anyone has any advice or PSA 8 cards for sale at the going market rate, let me know. Thanks, Neil

AlanAllen

Two reasons I can think of. Collectors tend to shy away from oversized cards. And, thousands of sets of these were backdoored so pristine sets were available in quantity for years after release. Very cool set, though.

Joe

Fabfrank

Joe is correct. The sets were available for a few years after their release. Also there was a warehouse find of sealed cases of the sets. The set is definitely worth collecting and one of the few baseball sets that I own. Ken Boyer was the last card that I needed and was a toughy in PSA 8 or better. Do this set set Neil. You won't regret it.

Stingray

Dang these are pretty nice looking!!

Davalillo

One reason Neil--there are so many of them in psa 8 and better. One of the easiest Topps specialty sets there is to collect in psa 8 or better pre-1970.

Griffins

they were available many years after their original issue, and I've heard there are still cases stashed away. Still there are some tough ones- not the short prints as much as some of the condition rarities. Boyer, Romano, and Brinkman were the hardest for me to find in PSA 9.

bri2327

They are superb cards that just ooze with great photography, star power and class.

In the end who really cares about how many were issued and how many high grade examples are still out there. Each and every one of us who claim to collect strictly for the love of it should put together a set of those classics.

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I already have 7 of the cards in PSA 8 holders. I believe that I will continue to pick these beauties up from Ebay and from other sources as the chances come by me. I'd love to get a bunch of these from some of the collectors on these boards. I'm sure that there must be some PSA 8 ones out there that have either been upgraded to PSA 9 or are ready to be listed on Ebay. If anyone has any that they don't want or need anymore, I'd be interested in seeing a list with prices. Scans would be great also. Just PM me or email me at nbdowney@msn.com - Neil

fandango

Hi Neil, did you decide against the T201 Set? I know you were dabbling in them a while back...

frankhardy

I don't own a set older than 1975. I have thought about tackling a raw one a few times. I'm sure I will get to it eventually. I love that set, I don't care how many were made.

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I now have 10 PSA 8 cards in my set. I'm finding that most don't break the $10 mark on the prices. Seems that I should make good progress with time. If anyone has any for sale, let me know. Neil

gotsparks09

Neil,

PM sent. I may have one for you.

Thanks, Ray