1971 Topps Hockey - Thoughts ?
ChanceP
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What are your guys opinions on this set money wise and just overall ?
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I saw a guy with one for sale on Ebay and it looked awesome
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<< <i>I think the 71 set looks great in high grade it's one of my favorite. I started the set years ago in psa 8's and 9's but never did finish it, I sold it off and picked up some 67 topps baseball. >>
yeah I think it looks really cool. thanks
<< <i>From a financial perspective, I would recommend you do OPC instead. >>
Just looked at that after reading your post, definitely seems like the better investment.
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<< <i>Chance, when it comes to hockey cards, Casey (charrigan) is THE MAN to talk to. A wealth of knowledge and one of the most impressive collections I've ever seen. And he's been very generous with advice for a lot of board members. >>
Thanks a lot
<< <i>Have you considered Albert pujols rc cards as an investment? >>
Or Russell Wilson serial numbered cards? Or josh Gordon RCs?
<< <i>Have you considered Albert pujols rc cards as an investment? >>
No not at all to be honest. I have considered high grade HOFers like a lot of suggested here, even came up with a list of guys (Montana, Gretzky, Mantle, Aaron, and Ruth) that I was gonna focus on, with really just one or two cards each for Montana and Gretsky.
Anyways, havent ever thought of Pujols mainly just because I focus on earlier years stuff, or am trying to. I assume you like Pujols cards as an investment?
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<< <i>Have you considered Albert pujols rc cards as an investment? >>
No not at all to be honest. I have considered high grade HOFers like a lot of suggested here, even came up with a list of guys (Montana, Gretzky, Mantle, Aaron, and Ruth) that I was gonna focus on, with really just one or two cards each for Montana and Gretsky.
Anyways, havent ever thought of Pujols mainly just because I focus on earlier years stuff, or am trying to. I assume you like Pujols cards as an investment?
Thanks >>
You need only ask yourself one simple question...how many 47 year olds do you know that can hit .272? That right there makes his rc card vintage
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<< <i>Have you considered Albert pujols rc cards as an investment? >>
No not at all to be honest. I have considered high grade HOFers like a lot of suggested here, even came up with a list of guys (Montana, Gretzky, Mantle, Aaron, and Ruth) that I was gonna focus on, with really just one or two cards each for Montana and Gretsky.
Anyways, havent ever thought of Pujols mainly just because I focus on earlier years stuff, or am trying to. I assume you like Pujols cards as an investment?
Thanks >>
You need only ask yourself one simple question...how many 47 year olds do you know that can hit .272? That right there makes his rc card vintage >>
lololololol
For some reason I just think that set is awesome
<< <i>One non-sports card set I really like also is the 1940 superman gum series
For some reason I just think that set is awesome >>
1940 Gum
These are really cool looking cards for sure. Judging by what this card sold for it looks like an extremely expensive venture to put a set of these together. I checked the feedback and this card was indeed paid for.
Collect what you like that way its enjoyable.
IMHO Sets are lousy investments in general. Most collectors are after individual cards.
People buying complete sets want deals. Expensive sets have far fewer collectors with ability to buy.
However there are people with more money than God and just want it. Period!!!!
I love 1971 hockey and have a few HOFERS.
Investment requires a certain level of scarcity so increasing population numbers don't devalue the card prices.
This is often registry driven. Once the few collectors who will pay a premium for that elusive psa 10 have it...then the price
will start dropping significantly.
Of the 2 sets...OPC is by far the scarcer and therefore much costlier...ie harder. Hardcore HK collectors want OPC.
From PSA POPs:
1971 Topps: 17205 total 4063 PSA 9's or 33% 47 PSA 10's or 0.27%
1971 OPC : 28417 total 2897 9's or 10% 233 10's or 0.8%
So you can see far more collectors want to sub OPC and 9's are far more difficult
Popularity and scarcity are good things for investing.
Right now in my opinion high end psa 8 and above scarce (and popular) are great investments.
Usually popular HOFers are best.
A 1955 Topps psa 8 Clemente has gone up nearly $10000 in the last several years.
Investment ....means eventually selling...and individual cards are easier to sell than sets.
Can't go wrong with Mike Trout. Just don't get stuck with the hot potato.
Good luck in your collecting.
If you like only HK cards, modern RC's seem to start out high for the top picks. High risk vs. payoff.
Look at Stephen Stamkos (2008 Upper Deck) for his age and what he has accomplished.....then Gretzky
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<< <i>Sportscards in general are no sure way for investments. Yes it is very possible.
Collect what you like that way its enjoyable.
IMHO Sets are lousy investments in general. Most collectors are after individual cards.
People buying complete sets want deals. Expensive sets have far fewer collectors with ability to buy.
However there are people with more money than God and just want it. Period!!!!
I love 1971 hockey and have a few HOFERS.
Investment requires a certain level of scarcity so increasing population numbers don't devalue the card prices.
This is often registry driven. Once the few collectors who will pay a premium for that elusive psa 10 have it...then the price
will start dropping significantly.
Of the 2 sets...OPC is by far the scarcer and therefore much costlier...ie harder. Hardcore HK collectors want OPC.
From PSA POPs:
1971 Topps: 17205 total 4063 PSA 9's or 33% 47 PSA 10's or 0.27%
1971 OPC : 28417 total 2897 9's or 10% 233 10's or 0.8%
So you can see far more collectors want to sub OPC and 9's are far more difficult
Popularity and scarcity are good things for investing.
Right now in my opinion high end psa 8 and above scarce (and popular) are great investments.
Usually popular HOFers are best.
A 1955 Topps psa 8 Clemente has gone up nearly $10000 in the last several years.
Investment ....means eventually selling...and individual cards are easier to sell than sets.
Can't go wrong with Mike Trout. Just don't get stuck with the hot potato.
Good luck in your collecting.
If you like only HK cards, modern RC's seem to start out high for the top picks. High risk vs. payoff.
Look at Stephen Stamkos (2008 Upper Deck) for his age and what he has accomplished.....then Gretzky >>
thanks a lot great reply
How would you guys feel about my investment if I were to start collecting Aaron PSA 9 cards. Start off with the 68 topps AS at around $200 and kinda just go from there.
Just an idea, what do you guys think?
<< <i>I would recommend researching and reviewing possible collections for a couple months before you take the plunge. Seems like you've been changing your mind a bit about where to go. That's completely fine and normal. But, you don't want to make a buy and then have regrets. >>
oh im all over the place lol and I totally agree. As of now im just gonna buy a few cards of different things and over the next few weeks ill try to narrow my focuses down. To be honest I have just found so many amazing cards and stuff id just dream to have its been so much fun
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A few thoughts on the 1971 Topps set ..... Completed it a few years ago and have noticed
1. The commons are still plentiful and affordable in PSA 8 but getting tougher in PSA 9. Some, like #s 9, 13, 18, 29, 38, 67, 83 and 123, in 9's are TUFF
2. The superstars and HOFers are driving the value increase. Even is PSA 8 it's getting tougher to find and in PSA 9 you'll need to prepare yourself for some high $ cards.
3. What has been VERY tough to find are some of the key leader cards. My set still has a PSA 6 #1 and #2. HELP is someone on the boards can sell me an 8 in each
4. I was able to complete my set faster because of a relationship I developed with a collector early on .... he was getting out of the set and I was plain lucky
5. I saw the listing on eBay and it looked like it got zero hits .... a pretty reasonable price for the #3 (I think) ranked set. Quite honestly I think it was a good deal long term
OPC is certainly more valuable (as with most/all hockey sets) but the 71 design is clean, clear and very eye appealing. I love the set.
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50's-60s & 70s overall are doing great, especially in high grade.
You used to be able to buy 1970 Aarons for $5-$20. They were everywhere. Not any more, and there's further room to run.
On the '71 Hockey, it's one of the only sets I really care for.
Good Luck!