The '73 Kaline Band Aid Variation Train Keeps A-Rollin'...

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by toppcat

I'm interested in the progression of these. It's possible the "all 660" cards came one way and the cards issued in series another with a 3rd iteration being vending. Clearly three press impressions were made, with possible variance between A & B sheets also something to consider.

Dave: I would have thought the all 660 cards was more than one percent of the total run AND why would they put the band-aid on the later cards. I would think they would want the band-aid off.

Just curious as to your logic on this -- we're all spitballing but I don't think this supposition makes sense.

[LuckyLarry]

At card shows I attend I look for this band aid card. Never seen one. And I’ve looked for several years.
Larry

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Dave: I would have thought the all 660 cards was more than one percent of the total run AND why would they put the band-aid on the later cards. I would think they would want the band-aid off.

Just curious as to your logic on this -- we're all spitballing but I don't think this supposition makes sense.

Just spitballing. Seems more like an early run got out and was edited.

[jimtigers65]

After looking on eBay for many months I finally was able to pick this card up when I saw that it was included in a 1973 Tigers team set. When I go to shows I keep an eye out for it.

I love this site because I would have never been aware of this card otherwise.

[lowpopper]

[ebrehm]

Based on my searches for 1973 Topps Kaline over the past 12 years or so, I would say a 1% occurrence rate for the band aid variation seems about right.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ebrehm

Based on my searches for 1973 Topps Kaline over the past 12 years or so, I would say a 1% occurrence rate for the band aid variation seems about right.

My guess would be more in the .1% range. Like most people I know I got mine for a few dollars on eBay. I have seen a few lucky sellers get silly $ for them.