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Originally Posted by Steve D
I think the 1966 Topps high-numbers are the toughest. When I was working on my LA Dodgers 1958-1990 team sets, it took me years-longer than any other card before I finally found a Bart Shirley/Grant Jackson RC; it was the last card i needed to finish the run. I'd ask every dealer I saw at card shows (mainly the big Tri-Star Houston shows that drew dealers from throughout the country; along with looking on ebay, and no one had the card. Finally, a dealer from Florida who set up at one of the Houston shows, happened to have one in ex-mt/nr mint and I snagged it.
Steve
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The Jackson was hoarded, mainly by a dealer from West Virginia, and another guy. The West Virginia dealer had around 300 of that card at one time. Last time I spoke with him he told me he was down to about 75, so he started selling them when the price was right!