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Originally Posted by cdn_collector
If I ever re-assemble a Red Back set, I'll almost certainly also tackle the Blue Back set at the same time. The original goal oh-so-many years ago was to do both anyway. I doubt I'd bother with the all-star and team cards though. My budget and patience can probably only handle the red & blue backs. And even then, only if they remain under valued as you noted.
Regards,
Richard.
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Interesting you mentioned the effect the Redbacks had on you in the 1980's. They were the set that I recalled most distinctly from my childhood - something about the format: oddly ugly b/w photos of MLB stars on playing cards with round corners in two-card panels, yikes. Plus, the extra All-Star card in the wrapper with a deliciously rancid caramel candybar. What kid could ever forget that. However, no Mantle or Mays rookie cards in the set, so consigned to hobby obscurity. I'm still searching attics for the impossible elusive big-three unissued current all-stars.