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Can we finally start calling certain cards "rare" from the 70's and 80's?
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There is a gorgeous 1977 Evansville Triplets Lance Parrish for sale on eBay by 4sc. There are only 10 graded PSA copies of that Parrish card and that set also has the first card of Jack Morris with only 20 graded PSA examples of that card. As the set is turning 50, can we finally say it's rare? Us who don't collect numbered " /X " cards feel like we never get to say something from the 70's or 80's is rare. unless it's a tiffany, error or a special, unique, or test issue. Can we finally admit there are some overall rare cards, not solely due to the low number of PSA 10's of a certain card, from that era? I think we can finally.
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Nope
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Anything could be rare but there also has to be a demand for it. I've never heard of these or know anyone who asked for them.
Very true.
Tsunami's on the east coast are extremely rare but I don't know anyone who wants one? 😎
True as demand for that card is not mainstream but i can name guys that have asked for that card, and i know at least a dozen minor league card collectors i have regular communication with. If it goes for $299 or $1299 i could not tell u, but I am 100% certain that card will sell when that auction closes.
The symbiotic relationship between the words “rare” and “care” is what drives the values of cards no matter the time of production.
There are sellers who have exclaimed 89 UD Griffey Jr is rare. In trading cards the word rare has lost its importance for many
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
a card like the one you mentioned is absolutely rare.
there are a host of other cards from the 70s-80s that i consider rare. first amongst them would be 70s OPC baseball cards. MUCH more rare than their Topps counterparts. there are also some venezualen issues during the 70s. and some test issues as well. also 82 topps blackless, 85 topps mini etc. all rare
I also reject the notion that demand has anything to do with the rarity of a card. demand will absolutely affect the price of cards, but, rare is rare regardless of demand
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
1975/76 Jerry Jonas All-Time Greats set is rare. They are rarely seen, but most people have no idea what they are and thus the demand seems to not be there for them. Probably best considered a test set, as it seems only those sets made to pitch the idea to MLB were made. Roughly 50 sets total estimated.