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Why are 1971 Topps Baseball so hard to find in NM?

I have been a collector of sportscards for almost 40 years. My favorite set is the 1971 Topps Baseball, but I find it so hard to find the cards in NM or better condition. Recently I purchased a large lot of raw 1971's. Since my eyesight is not what it used to be, I decided to enlist the help of my grandson to help me locate any cards that might be worth grading.

Ironically, it only took him about 30 seconds to discover why it's so hard to find NM or better cards.

I could go into great detail about his findings, but rather than post a long article I simply have decided to upload some pics and video later tonight.

In the meantime, why do you think they are so hard to find in NM or better shape?

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  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1) Black borders

    2) Centering problems both top to bottom and side to side

    3) Printing issues

  • Yea, what Dpeck said.
    Bill
    wpkoughan@yahoo.com
    Collecting 1970-1979 PSA 9 & 10 Baseball Cards
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Agreed ... a chip on those black borders shows up too easily!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • i've managed to gather a fair amount in NM - its NM-MT and MINT that are killer...
  • I agree with several of the comments listed, but my grandson really thinks he discovered another reason that I never even considerered before.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>I agree with several of the comments listed, but my grandson really thinks he discovered another reason that I never even considerered before. >>


    And that would be???
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Link to 15 second video explanation

    PLUS, two supporting photos
    Photo 1
    Photo 2


    You must checkout the links above before advancing below to read the answer:



























    THEY TASTE TOO GOOD TO RESIST ...
  • does he have teeth yet? If not, it could be worse!
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,139 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That got a chuckle out of me!

    Shane

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