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Value of 1975 miniatures
plifter
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I thought that the miniature versions were produced in much smaller numbers than their full sized versions. I wonder why their values don't seem to reflect this. In many cases you can find the minis for the same or lower price than the full sized cards. I'm working on a complete set of the minis just because I find them to be an interesting oddball item. I'm not complaining about it, I just wonder what the reason is. Maybe they just aren't popular with collectors. Oh well, I can complete my set at a lower price.
On a side note, has anyone ever seen album pages made for this size? I'd like to put my set in an album and I think it would look much better in pages that had smaller pockets.
On a side note, has anyone ever seen album pages made for this size? I'd like to put my set in an album and I think it would look much better in pages that had smaller pockets.
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I used to have pages for them, but they were the old, thick ones that turned pinkish over time. I house mine in 9-pocket Ultra Pros. Not the best solution, but as long as the bottom edge of the card hits the bottom of the pocket squarely, then I think they are ok.
I remember when the mini's brought about 1.5X book.
The Ryan is still my favorite.
mike
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I can't believe I was lucky enough to get it for a trade - I shared half my table at a Sunday show for it - it was ungraded.
The set's way too big for me to even consider doing in graded form.
mike
<< <i>Rumor has it that there is a huge stash of unopened cases (We're talking palets and palets) in Michigan that has been slowly dripped into the market over the last 15 years. While the production run is much lower than 75 topps, there are many more high grade minis comparitively. Think about it: How many unopened boxes of the minis have you seen vs. the regular? >>
That stash, from what I've heard, is actually on Edison St. in Ann Arbor-- which is about 1.5 miles away from my house.
psa 9 aarons, brett & yount rc have all been selling lately WELL below smr or e-bay smr, which is a first in quite a while.
buyer's market all the way
j
RIP GURU
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<< <i>Rumor has it that there is a huge stash of unopened cases (We're talking palets and palets) in Michigan that has been slowly dripped into the market over the last 15 years. While the production run is much lower than 75 topps, there are many more high grade minis comparitively. Think about it: How many unopened boxes of the minis have you seen vs. the regular? >>
That stash, from what I've heard, is actually on Edison St. in Ann Arbor-- which is about 1.5 miles away from my house. >>
Boo,
Is that the house of the guy who advertises (with small ads) in the SCD for T206's and other vintage stuff (thought he might be in Ypsi though, can't remember his name).
In any case, let me know when you want to go visit Edison St. I'll be the lookout guy and the driver. I have two Pontiac Montanas that we can use as the getaway cars.
-Tom
1975 mini's
1954 Wilson Franks
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<< <i>Rumor has it that there is a huge stash of unopened cases (We're talking palets and palets) in Michigan that has been slowly dripped into the market over the last 15 years. While the production run is much lower than 75 topps, there are many more high grade minis comparitively. Think about it: How many unopened boxes of the minis have you seen vs. the regular? >>
That stash, from what I've heard, is actually on Edison St. in Ann Arbor-- which is about 1.5 miles away from my house. >>
Boo,
Is that the house of the guy who advertises (with small ads) in the SCD for T206's and other vintage stuff (thought he might be in Ypsi though, can't remember his name).
In any case, let me know when you want to go visit Edison St. I'll be the lookout guy and the driver. I have two Pontiac Montanas that we can use as the getaway cars.
-Tom >>
I'm not sure if it's that guy or not. The guy I'm thinking of puts full page advertisements in the front of one of the annual price guides-- or at least he did in 2003 (that's the last year I have). I can't remember why I think this guy is sitting on pallets of '75 Minis, although I'm sure I must have heard it at Gibraltar from somebody.
In any case (pardon the lame pun), I agree that we're going to have to take this guy out. I'll head up to your place, we'll fire up those Montanas, and then we'll ransack this greedy bloosucker's stash. Once we've got the mufflers dragging on the minivans we'll head back to my place for a night of Hungry Howies and serious wax ripping.
Make it Cottage Inn, and we have ourselves a deal. After the way my freaking Spartans played last night, I'm ready for some wax rips. And when we're done opening the packs, we can redo your bar with the wrappers. Or organize a 75 mini group rip on these boards. Whichever makes more sense.
<< <i><<In any case (pardon the lame pun), I agree that we're going to have to take this guy out. I'll head up to your place, we'll fire up those Montanas, and then we'll ransack this greedy bloosucker's stash. Once we've got the mufflers dragging on the minivans we'll head back to my place for a night of Hungry Howies and serious wax ripping.>>
Make it Cottage Inn, and we have ourselves a deal. After the way my freaking Spartans played last night, I'm ready for some wax rips. And when we're done opening the packs, we can redo your bar with the wrappers. Or organize a 75 mini group rip on these boards. Whichever makes more sense. >>
Enough on the Spartans. Last night was a tragedy; all we can do is wait for next year, and pray that Lucas ends up as good as advertised.
Nice to see your on board with 'Operation Daggett'. I'll get the logistics over to you shortly.
<< <i>So plifter, I take it you're staying w/ raw instead of graded? If it's slabbed and not a 9 or 10, you're spent too much... >>
Yes, I'm specifically going for raw cards. I don't really have an interest in slabbed sets. It just costs too much.