I am considering a new challenge: 1969 Topps Football (Looking for insight and advice)

jmaciu

I am an avid collector of baseball unopened, graded, and raw cards. To help keep things fun and interesting, I have been thinking about tip toeing into football cards. I have began to look at different designs and eras. I have decided to tackle the 1969 Topps Football set in raw form (NM or better condition). The set has wonderful design and colors, and is a manageable size (263 cards.). I am looking for some advice and insight on what to look for with the set, along with some caveats that will cause challenged. I am starting from scratch, so I have my work cut out for me. Thanks in advance.

Stone193

Have no idea John.

Just wanted to say Hi.

tsalems1

Good luck John!

TNP777

Nice set to go after. The '69 is the oldest set I have completed, but it's in P-VGish condition at best.

Good luck with your quest.

jmaciu

<< <i>Have no idea John.

Just wanted to say Hi. >>



Hiya right back, Mike!

mojorob

Hi John,

Should be a lot of fun.

Finding sharp cards in the second series, is a little more challenging than the first series I have found.

Are you going to collect the 4 in 1 inserts & team booklets also?

I might possibly be able to help you out with a few cards as I have some high condition duplicates if you might have an interest.
You can always drop me a PM if you'd like.

Either way, Good Luck with building a Nice Set!

jmaciu

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

Kirk, to answer your questions, I am going to try to do the team booklet and 4-in-1 sets too. Also, a pm is on the way.

heritage

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

Kirk, to answer your questions, I am going to try to do the team booklet and 4-in-1 sets too. Also, a pm is on the way.




Kirk could maybe come up with something in that range

Beck6

Great set! I have put it together in several forms. Got a good ways into a graded set PSA 7 and 8 quality. I have put together several raw sets. A couple cards were always tough in PSA 8. I think Jim Cadile still is. I would agree that the second series is tougher because of the borders and the checklist have variations if you are looking to do a master set.

Not much advice on how to do it, but I will say that raw sets are reasonable and might be a way to get some nice commons at a good price.