1975 topps set psa 8! Is it worth the chase?

Ripkenfan126

What's the average VCP for 1975 topps set in psa 8?

Thanks for your help

gemint

$6,127 for the regular size, $8,000 for the minis.

Ripkenfan126

Thank you!

gemint

Regarding whether it's worth the chase, it depends on your view. If you really like the set, then it's worth it. If you're looking for an investment opportunity to make a handsome profit, a PSA 8 set from 1975 probably isn't going to get you there.

Ripkenfan126

Which leads into my next question..... I've always wanted to complete an older set in all psa!
I've always been fond of the 65 and 75 topps sets. The 65 is a bit more pricier. I know this is a 5-10 year project. Do you think the 75 topps set in psa 8 or better(prob grab a few 9's if there cheap enough) is a worthwhile investment for 20-30 years down the road. The reason I ask is it seems like you still see quite a few of 75 packs around.

Thanks for any input!

DoctorK

The way folks are opening them around here, there will be far fewer packs in the next decade or so.

Ripkenfan126

<< <i>Regarding whether it's worth the chase, it depends on your view. If you really like the set, then it's worth it. If you're looking for an investment opportunity to make a handsome profit, a PSA 8 set from 1975 probably isn't going to get you there. >>



You answered my question before I could ask it. Lol

BaltimoreYankee

My 2 cents: If you want to collect a full PSA graded set, go with a small set, like 1955 Topps. At only 206 cards, it will take up much less space than the 660, 792 or whatever # sets.

grote15

If all the low pops and toughies are full-sized, a 75 mini set in psa 8 will set you back more than 8k at this point.

Stone193

<< <i>If all the low pops and toughies are full-sized, a 75 mini set in psa 8 will set you back more than 8k at this point. >>

For that kind of dough, ya gotta love the set Tim.

gemint

<< <i>Which leads into my next question..... I've always wanted to complete an older set in all psa!
I've always been fond of the 65 and 75 topps sets. The 65 is a bit more pricier. I know this is a 5-10 year project. Do you think the 75 topps set in psa 8 or better(prob grab a few 9's if there cheap enough) is a worthwhile investment for 20-30 years down the road. The reason I ask is it seems like you still see quite a few of 75 packs around.

Thanks for any input! >>



Just a further comment based on the additional information you provided, the 1965 set would probably be a better investment. I think there's probably more demand for the 1975 set but supply is also greater. Lots of PSA 9 commons can be had for under $10. So putting together a mix of PSA 8 and PSA 9s for a set probably wouldn't set you back a whole lot more than the $6100 VCP average if you limit the 9s to the high pop ones.

Just to reiterate me previous comments, you really need to want to enjoy putting the set together and not just put it together for profit motives. If profit is the main purpose, I'd recommend buying the highest graded HOF RC you can afford and hold onto that. The large sets go up and down in value over the years depending on how many people are pursuing them at a given time. There have been a number of high grade 1975 sets that have been broken up or are soon to be broken, so that has softened the prices a bit.

Mefer

With the building of any set, it is hard to label any such endeavor (with few exceptions) a wise investment. Accounting for your own time, blood, sweat and tears (which have value) combined with perhaps having to overpay for certain cards to build your set, it will most likely be at best a net zero proposition. Of course, that value could very well increase as the years go by but I personally question that considering we really do not have an influx of new and younger collectors to pick up the reigns (another discussion for another time). In the end, if you want to build a set, simply pick a set you like and one you will enjoy building. If you build it for the fun, joy and pride in accomplishment, you will reap untold intrinsic personal value.

Matt

Ripkenfan126

I understand I shouldn't look at profit as the main reason to do this, yea I understand that and collecting and building sets is fun. I enjoy it and that's what the hobby should be all about!! I guess is I am just thinking in the future I don't want to put money into if i will lose 50% of money later in life.... If that makes sense.
I am a huge collector of cal Ripken cards and continue to collect them. That is my real passion!
Putting together another set(in this case the. 75 topps) is something that I could see as something fun to do! I pick 75 for no special reason, always like the design and color of the set!
If I do this I wouldn't break packs open and may submit a few raw but probably buy them alreay graded. A lot of commons in psa 8 can be under 7-8$.

76collector

With 4 hall of famer rookie cards, along with all the other HOFers, bold color, and having a large group of "nostalgia" followers I cant think of a lot of better sets to collect, IMO. The color and centering issues, also make it a tough set to get in high grade, so that makes it fun and challenging. I'm pretty sure it has been mentioned, many times on the board, but you can probably find better investments in general than baseball cards. Every investment has an inherent risk, which is why you get a return. With the popularity of baseball falling well behind football, and kids today not being overly interested in cards, I'm not sure anyone can say if this stuff will grow in value over 20 years, but as far as sets with a lot of appeal, I think 75 certainly meets the mark. Just my 2 cents. If you like the set, want a challenge, and have the money to do it, Go for it.

PS - I am doing what your asking, but for 76's. And I find it much more fun to buy raw cards or open packs and get them graded on my own. I doubt I save much money in the long run, but it is very exciting and rewarding to look through old collections I buy, or sets, or open a pack, and see that beauty in front of you. Again, from a financial standpoint, just buying the cards, or the set for that matter already graded, might be just as cheap, but not as fun, IMO.

Jeff