Rosan vs Topps JFK cards

alnavman

what's the difference in these???? is one "better" than the other??? more/less valuable? any help appreciated.

thanks

al.

MorrellMan

Aside from the obvious differences, larger set and better imaging for the Topps set, the main difference is that the Rosan set, at 64 cards, was issued complete in a cardboard/blister package. The Topps set, at 77 cards, was issued the standard way through 5c wax packs. I remember Rosan sets being offered for $20-$25 bucks in the old SCD in the '80s and the set hasn't appreciated much. There were and are just a ton of them. Not so much for the Topps set, which commands a respectable amount as a complete set. One older price guide I have shows it at over $200 for the set.

alnavman

thanks for the info, I was thinking about getting some of the Rosen set I have graded but don't know if it would be worthwhile......guess I'll use my submission renewals for my superman set.

al.